System Hardware: PC | MOBO | RAM | CPU | HDD | SSD | PSU etc

i have dual 2*2 ddr2 1066 ram in my pc. when i run fsx, i see my 2,5 gigs of ram in use, and sometimes i experience ctd expecially in long flights.are my ram sticks enough or i should add more ram?

I wonder if there's anyone here running FSX on a I3 5xx. I've read it's a great overclocker and coupled with this mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...p;Tpk=H55M-ud2h hits 4.2GHz - 4.4GHz easily (maybe even more with HT disabled).that's dirt cheap combo and if it's true that FSX can run on 2 cores, I would expect it to perform very close to I7 860 or 920.that would be a great budget buildany I3 owner around?

I have an ancient Q6600 currently, and am having trouble over-clocking it (BIOS keeps resetting in POST). I've been looking at an upgrade, although this is one that I am trying to be cost conscious at the moment, as I have other competing priorities. I have a 460GTS and am running Windows 7 64 bit.Looking at the Core i7 series, I am reading that the Lynnfield series (i7-8xx / 8xxS) are 4-core with an 8MB L3 cache (so I understand the difference to the 12MB L3 on the Bloomfield), and use the LGA 1156 socket. I'm still looking at prices, but it seems that the combo motherboard/CPU for LGA 1156 might save some money, however I also acknowledge the lack of upgradability usi…

Hey gang. As planned, I have picked up a basic desktop for FS9. Based on my old computer's specs, this one should fit the bill. Here are my old vs new specs:Old:3Ghz P4 HT (Dell)2MB RAM256MB Radeon 9800XT cardWindows XPNew:2Ghz Athlon II 170u (Compaq)2MB RAM, soon to be upgraded to 4MB1Ghz Radeon 4350 HD cardUpgraded to a 400 watt PSWindows 7Here is my question. I noticed that the processor is running anywhere between 89-100% while FS9 is running (I realize that FS uses a lot of processor). RAM use is around 50%. I have tweaked a lot of settings with little reduction in CPU usage. The biggest change I saw was shutting off my Aero/themed desktop. However, it still …

I've noticed a "ghost image" of the panel in all screens (spot, tower, V-cockpit, etc) in green, sometimes magenta on my monitor. Almost like a faint "burn-in". However, if I switch to another program or to the desktop, I can't see it. It's only in the sim. Anyone know what this is? Is it a FS9 setting, monitor issue, graphics?Thanks!

Hello from EnglandI'm planning on buying the NGX, and as I read through the forums in the PMDG section I gather that it is going to have around the same performance as PMDG's MD11, I get around 20 FPS during flight with default scenery, however, this will go down to around 3 FPS when on VATSIM with scenery. I personally don't have a clue about overclocking, however I think it is the way forward. I intend to buy this:http://www.dabs.com/products/akasa-ak-ccx-4002hp-venom-cpu-cooler--socket-lga775-lga1156-lga1366-am2-am3--70LW.htmlSo I can overclock my CPU.I have also heard that an SSD will speed up my frames a little, is this true?Thanks in advance, Luke Brown

Hi,I am currently running the following hardware :Asus M3ANvidia GTS250 PNYAMD Athlon X2 6400+ OC @ 3.52 running VCore at 1.444gb 800Mz Ram OCZ I think :biggrin:H50 Cooler from CorsairHAF 922 Case from CoolermasterWin7 X64 Home Edition I am really a FS9 player and it was not until recently I started to delve back into FSX following Bojote's FSX Tuning Tool, prior to this FSX was running OK without my overclock but the minute I put UK2000 scenery for Heathow V2 on, it crawled and stuttered and probably did everything else too apart from run nice.Since I have used this tool and also with the FPS Limiter running alongside at 30FPS solid, the experience has been quite differ…

Hello folks,Here's a quick list of what I've got at the moment: CPU: Core i5-750 slightly overclocked to 190 x 21 = 3990MHzRAM: 2x2GB Mushkin Blackline 2000MHz CL7 (running at 1900MHz CL7)GPU: nVidia GTX460 Overclocked 725MHz Core (plan on clocking further to ~900 when I water cool it)System HDD: Samsung SpinPoint 1TB short stroked to 320GB, also contains FSX Monitor: a 24'' Samsung 1920x1080 monitor. The CPU is currently liquid cooled, and I'll soon submerge the GPU as well. Now, this setup lets me fly most of the complex addons (PMDG, Maddog 2010, etc...) with complex scenery (FlyTampa, FSDreamTeam...) and reasonable framerates/stability (I get a minimum of 30 when onli…

Hi. Last year I bought and built my computer which is anAsus P6T Deluxe V2 I7 920 @ 4ghzGTX2856gb ddr3 memory 750watt PSUNow overtime at work has been great and I'm thinking about upgrading to a i7 980x and possibly a gtx580. All I want to know is if my motherboard will be alright for this CPU i.e. For overclocking?

It's been a while since I shopped for a new PSU so I have a few Q's:Q1) For overclocking either a Q9### + GTX285 system or a i79## + GTX480 system towards 4Ghz is a 850W PSU adequate, what would you suggest?Q2) For overclocking are their disadvantages with a modular PSU because of extra electrical resistance in the modular connectors?Q3) For overclocking is a single high amperage 12V rail better than multiple 12V rails?Q4) Any recommendations for a PSU for around £100?

Hello, Does anyone know where I can get several mini VR potentiometers for my Saitek Throttle. The spiking is horrible and I just exceeded the 2 years. Yes it is the potentiometers I've checked with a meter which shows 2 out of three are defective. Please can anyone help, I've scoured the internet. Email meThanks Steven Higa from Oxford England

Hi, I'm thinking of upgrading my DDR3 RAM from 1600Hz CL7 to 2000Hz CL6.Will this give me any noticeable performance improvement in FSX or none at all?I have an i975 o/c to 4GHz and an HD5870.It's either that or upping the GPU to a GTX580...!ThanksDavid

I'm thinking of building a PC from scratch mostly for FSX, and was needing advice on processors and motherboards, my computer knowledge is quite dated. (Circa 2005)

Just thought I'd share this article I found for those of you considering upgrading to Sandy Bridge in January. The author's math was a bit wrong - here's the corrected prices:i5 2300 - $227i5 2400 - $236i5 2500 - $257i5 2500K - $270i7 2600 - $363i7 2600K - $387Obviously these prices are speculative. I know several people were concerned the k models would be much more expensive - the above should bring some relief!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone....I have a (now jurassic) Q6600, 4GB PC3 12800 RAM, NV GTX 460 GPU (1 GB), running on a GA-X38T-DQ6 board, Win 7/64. Kind of a 2 part question about upgrading and overclocking my existing setup.Regarding overclocking, I have previously OC this rig mildly to 3GHz (I have an after-market cooler). Recently, when things didn't appear to be looking as smoothly in FSX as I thought they should, I noted that my OC had reset to 2.4 GHz, and would constantly reset if I tried to OC it (system doesn't post, and restarts automatically, then posts OK). I asked here:http://forum.avsim.net/topic/318174-cant-oc-my-system/page__pid__1875647#entry1875647…

Guys,I have a newly built FSX computer and since I am not computer savy, nor have much experience with Overclocking (i do but not pro like many of you), what's the best way to over clock my Intel 950? Is it best to use the BIOS within the MOBO, or is it best to use the Intel OC software that comes on the MOBO CD.--- I ahve an ASUS Motherboard: X58--- Intel 950, 3.06 Ghz CPU...Water Cooled.Thanks,John

I have a dual boot system with Windows7 and WinXP - both 64bit.I can now do without the XP installation, but Windows7 won't let me either delete or format the XP disk.I'm assuming it's because that disk probably contains the vital boot-up files etc but don't know for sure?Is there a way I free up that disk and just keep the W7 installation on the separate disk?Thanks

Hi i am new to the forum and have been looking over the last 2 months for a new computer to be able to play FSX and use add ons such as PMDG and UK2000 scenery. I was just wondering whether this system below would mean FSX will run smootly. Case COOLERMASTER CM690 MKII ADVANCED CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-950 (3.06GHz) 4.8GTs/8MB Cache Motherboard ASUS® P6X58D-E: DDR3, USB 3.0, SATA 6.0GB/s, 3-Way SLI Memory (RAM) 4GB SAMSUNG DDR3 DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 2GB) Graphics Card 1280MB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX470 GDDR5 PCI EXPRESS - DirectX® 11 (Special Offer) Memory - 1st Hard Disk 500GB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 8…

Whist upgrading my current rig I'm looking at possibly upgrading my current 4B 1600 CL9 RAM to something with tighter timings and better cooling.I note from Nicks setup guide that he recommends at least CL7 at 1600, preferably CL6. In reality, do these timings make much (any) difference? The articles I have seen on the web suggest 2-3% increase at best?Anyway, if I am to upgrade, which of the following would you suggest based on my i7 860 211BCLK O/C?(7-7-7-20, 1.65V, XMP, Airflow Fan, £123) http://www.overclock...-Kit_33363.html (7-8-7-20, 1.65V, XMP?, £65) http://www.overclock...-Kit_33360.html(6-8-6-24, 1.65V, £75) http://www.overclock...rodid=MY-201-OCHow important …

Hi Fellow Simmers,Yesterday I got my new machine built and I have to say things are not looking good. Here are my System Specs:CoolerMaster Mystique Stainless Steel CaseAsus M4A785 T-M MotherboardAMD Phenom 2 X6 1090T Black Edition 3.2Ghz (Overclocked to 3.4Ghz)2x2GB Corsair RAM DDR3 @ 1333MhzInno3d GTX 460 1GB 256BitSpire Jewel 550WSeagate SATA2 Hard DiskSamsung SyncMaster P2370 (1920x1080)Windows 7 Ultimate EditionFSX SP2 + REX2, GEX, Other AddonsEverything was running well in 3D Mark but system crashed when overclocked CPU was at 3.6Ghz. Reduced to 3.4Ghz and running stable with result in 3DMark06 at 17,252 points.Games like Far Cry 2 at ultra graphic settings run like…

Hope one of the gurus, here can save me some pain. On my second PC, for networking stuff to FSX, I have a dual boot install of Win7 and XP. I use XP to fly falcon4. Now, i have not changed or done anything to this PC< yet when i start it in Win7 mode now, I have no interent connection ( It works in XP, so its not a hardware problem). I have looked in device manager and my Marvell ethernet controller and my WAN miniport entries all had exclamation marks beside them and were reporting no drivers installed. I uninstalled the drivers for the marvell and restarted, after which, the marvell reported as ok, but the others still had no drivers aparently. I am in a quandry as t…

Hello AllI was wondering if anybody has experienced this intensely irritating problem.I start up PC and for a few moments everything is fine,but after a short while my mouse becomes very sticky and laggy, scrolling pages also very laggy,posting on the forums becomes tedious as the words I am typing take a second or more to appear.For some reason this situation seems to resolve itself after awhile.VERY! irritating.Browser is Chrome by the way.cheers Andy

Hello!This is my first post here...And I didn't find better place so I put it here. My laptop is now going old and bad. So I'm gonna buy new computer. I'm asking now, if someone can plan me a computer. The price cannot be over 1700€. I'm thinking i7 950 and GTX 580...Do you have better ideas??? The computer should be run FSX and some of the new games on ultra high. Thanks!

Guys, I am building my FSX Computer, and I;'ve read that it is best to put FSX on a second HD by itself...I connected the second HD but I cannot see the second HD when a look inside 'My Computer; All I see is the first HD and the DVD burner.---- I only installed the OS on the first HD...Also, when I right click on "Computer" then/ Manage/ Disk Management..at the bottom of the page I see Disk "o" Basic 279.46 GB...Then I see Disk "1" 279.46 GB (and beside it it says Unallocated)...If I right click on it, I see : "Convert to Dynamic Disk", "Convert to GPT disk", Offline Properties, and Help---- I want to use the second HD only for FSX and it's addons..but again it is not s…

I have two programs to monitor GPU/CPU temperatures. Bun none of them are available in "Fullscreen" mode during the FSX flights.Is there any tool allows me to monitor GPU/CPU temperatures in "Fullscreen" mode during the flight?Thanks