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

Hi,I have a 6 year old computer with a pentium 4 at 3Ghz, cache memory 1Mo, FSB 800Mhz, windows XP. Believing what I read about performance increase , I installed an additional 2 Go Ram which gives me a total of 3 Go and a Nvidia Geforce 8800 GT 512 M0 GPU, only to find out that only a small fraction of the RAM and GPU memory are used by FSX. Maybe those upgrades were not justified...My configuration is ridicule by today's standards to say the least especially in terms of CPU. The fact of the matter is that I get acceptable results with my computer at the cost of no autogen, which I don't mind because I fly over photoscenery, air traffic at 15%, every other traffic at 0…

Pardon my lack of intelligence when it comes to PC hardware. I am currently using 3024 MB of RAM at 333 MHZ. Would I see a huge difference if I upgraded to Corsair dual channel twinx 2048 DDR2 operating at 800 mhz memory sticks. My hardware will not support DDR3, so thats out of question.

I have a AMD Phenom II X2 555 processor and recently installed FSX. I get very good frames with sliders medium to high and all the default aircraft. I recently bought my first FSX add-on the Carenado caravan and my fps dropped into the 18-20 range. I would like to learn how to overclock my cpu and have never done it. I know I need to upgrade a cooler but anyone have any good guides on how to overclock this processor?

So I'm planning to build a computer and I'm deciding between i7-870 and i5-760. The only difference between them is HT. Wondering if HT has any effect on FSX performance?:)

Hi,sorry, but yet another what's the best buy for FSX :).As the thread title says I think I've narrowed it down to 2 systemsa.) INTEL Core I3 530 system factory overclocked to 4.4ghz orb.) AMD Phenom AM3 955 Quad Core 3.20ghzboth come with ATI Radeon 5770 1 gig graphics cards, 1tb drives, Win 7 64bit etc. The only real difference is the AMD system has 8gb of DDR3 ram and the Intel system only has 4gb DDR3 ram.My current system is an AMD 64 x2 4600, nvida 8800gts graphic card and 2gb DDR2 ram.I use it mainly for FSX and general web browsing etc, but may try a few more sims, such as Black Shark or Lock On, however FSX performance is paramount.Both systems cost about the sa…

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Hi all,I need some advice guys or girls.I fly fs9 only at the moment, i want to buy a new processor or a new vidcard.My system specs are;AMD Phenom x4-quadcore 9500 2.2 ghzAsus EAH ATI 4850 1GB Vidcard4 gb memory500 GB SATA harddiskMy fps drops at larger airports which is very annoying.My question what is the bottleneck, the card or my processor?Thnx for the help

hi,With the intel I7, overclocking is possible with the turboboost option. Why the I7 does not not come directly at the highest frequency ?Why CPU manufacturers have given up the frequency race while at the same time are offering the oveclocking option? It sounds contradictory ...

Hi guys,After a good few months now enjoying my new rig and getting to grips with FS9 and FSX, I want to expand my system a bit and at the same time, improve performance.At the moment I have a single Seagate Barracuda HD. I use my computer for "normal" use as well as gaming....office apps, internet surfing and digital photography being the biggest usesSo, I'd like to do the following but need some (lots?) of advice of how to go about it;1/ I want to put FS9 and FSX on a separate drive (probably WD raptor) for better performance2/ I want to build in some "redundancy" for my everyday office and digital photographyWith this in mind, is it possible to use a 3 drive setup....2…

Very interesting preview of the new processor it gives a little bit of in idea of what too expect running fsx. unforuatnly will need to upgrade motherboards again!! -_- but thats to be expected! and nothing new.http://www.anandtech.com/show/3871/the-sandy-bridge-preview-three-wins-in-a-row

I am buying a new laptop for fs9 mostly. i have two laptops in mind, one with an i5-520m another with i7-740qm, and knowing that fs9 runs on a single core, cant decide which one is better for fs9. I would like to know which one can run the sliders maxed out at 20+fps in intensive areas? Because the i5 has higher clock speeds, i am leaning towards it, but i can get a better overall deal on the laptop with an i7.Thanks,Ferras

Well looks like Amd is going full speed with there new cpu's unfortunately it looks like Bulldozer wont come out yet maybe somewhere in 2011. but I really do hope they can compete equally with Intel's new processor's the more competition the better for us. but it looks good so far. :Party: http://www.anandtech.com/show/3863/amd-discloses-bobcat-bulldozer-architectures-at-hot-chips-2010

I have just ordered my next FSX PC (see specs below) and have been searching for a tutorial, or post that instruct how to best move FSX. I also bought another copy just to be legal because I likely will keep the current Q6600/680i based (EVGA 9600GT video card). Are there any best practices, or tips that anybody would recommend ? I am especially concerned about my logbook and mission accomplishments.Thanks in advance. * Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield * ASUS P6X58D-E * CORSAIR XMS3 6GB DDR3 1600 (XMP) * EVGA 01G-P3-1372-TR GeForce GTX 460 Superclocked 1GB * LG Black Blu-ray Disc Combo SATA * Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s * Antec Son…

Looking at two SSD´s, Corsair Force Series F120 120 GB and the Corsair Nova Series Solid State Disk 128 GB. Anyone knows which is better? Or is there a better brand with same size and price? How many frames will such an acquisition probably add when going from a conventional, but dedicated hd?

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Hey fellows, so after a long time, I could started to flight FSX. First of all I began to test the performance selecting from low, medium low, medium high until high, but from here I back on the game and the plane move a little and suddenly appears the famous BLUE SCREEN showing the SO problems and the sistem reset then. This issue happenned 2 times and also tried with the ultra high with the same results (BLUE SCREEN). This is frustrating because I have a very expensive machine at least here in Chile, SouthAmerica.the specs of my sistem: intel core i5 750 @ 2,8 Ghz (auto OC by sistem), CPU Cooler Thermalright Venomous X with 2 thermaltake fans,MOBO MSI P55-GD85, mmy Cors…

Hello... Long time lurker, 1st time poster. I am pondering my next FSX build and have many questions/issues which I wanted to put to the community.Preamble: I currently have two PCs, one for HTPC in a micro-ATX case and my main FSX build from 2007. I would like to build a 3rd PC so we can have an HTPC in another room. I initially looked into building a PC for this purpose ($300-400) but then I thought why not farm out the 2007 machine for HTPC duties (mid tower ATX, can hide behind a TV stand) and get a new FSX build... for the right money of course.Location: Canada, preferred retailer, Canada Computers because they are nearby and helpful guys. Don't mind mail order thoug…

Hi guys,I would appreciate your advice/recommendation before I purchase a new pc to be used mainly for FSX. This is the configuration I've been thinking about:Intel Core i7 930 2.80Ghz Box Socket 1366Asus P6T Deluxe V2 Noctua NH-D14 Mushkin RedLine PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 6GB 3x2GB CL6 WD Caviar Black 1TB SATA3 MAESTRO Corsair HX650 650W Modular Asus GeForce GTX470 1280MB GDDR5 Antec Nine Hundred Two Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bits OEM Thanks in advace for your help!Michele

Hi guysI am thinking of buying a new PC for FSXSo I am planning on going with something like thisPSU: Corsair 850TX (or HX if I find more money ) I am getting 850W cause i am planning on upgrading soon :DCase: HAF 922Motherboard : GA-X58A-UD3R CPU: i7 920 with the MegahalemGraphics card : Powercolor 5870 (don't have the money for sapphire or XFX and since they are all reference design and with same clocks ..anyway..does anyone know if it comes with Dirt 2 ..the 5850 doesn't)HDD : WD 1TB CAVIAR BLACKRAM : Mushkin 6gb 1600mhz cl9Some LG DVD burnerI am going to overclock that CPU to 4-4.2 Ghz or as much as it lets me without some extreme Vcore..So I am wondering what do you …

Hi Everyone,Prepping for my FSX configuration, and I have a question re: video card selection. Previously, I was considering a EVGA GTX460 1GB card to sit with the i5 760 processor. However, my local vendor has this video card on back order, with no firm info on when it will be back in stock. As I was looking around, I spotted 2 alternatives... an EVGA GTX460 768MB, and an EVGA GTX465 1GB. The GTX 460 is clocked at 675 mHz, while the 465 is clocked at 607mHz.Question is,,, which would be the better choice for FSX,,, going with the smaller but faster GTX460, or with the larger but slower GTX 465?Thanks for your thoughts.Mike

In BIOS I have found an option that lets me choose between Ganged or Unganged for the CPU's memory controller. I have an AMD Phenom II X4 CPU. What is best for FS? Ganged or Unganged?

Hi all, I've been addicted to fs2004 and spent many hours, days, months and years tweaking it and it runs great on my system but lately i aquired FSX and trying to get it to run smooth (ish) without much success. I know you need a high end system to run it and i am aware of all the usual problems so here's the thing...my specs are:Biostar NF-520-A2 TE motherboardAMD 64X2 6000 overclocked 3.1ghznvidia 8800gt 1gb6 gb DDR 2 Ramwestern digital 500gb harddriveI've applied all the usual fsx cfg tweaks and running fsx acceleration, used ultimate defrag 2008 to consolidate all files to outer edge of drive and use ccleaner, What i want to know is is if i upgrade my cpu to an AMD p…

Bob,My MB (Asus R3E) will only allow for all SATA ports to be AHCI or IDE. I am going to put my OS on a Crucial C300 SSD and FSX on Velociraptors. In another thread you stated that SSD's perform best on AHCI and mech drives on IDE. Since I can only choose one or the other which one should I choose or should I get a separate PCIe controller for either the SSD or the mech drives? If I should get a separate controller which one would you recommend and should I put the SSD or the mech drives on the separate controller?Rod

I am interested in getting some feedback on this i7-860 machine:Basic infoUltra Scout SLI Gamer i7-860 2.8 GHz, Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 Bit,8GB DDR3, 1TB HD, Lightscribe DVDRW, Dual GTS 250 in SLI, 850W 80+ Power, Intel Extreme Board, Bluetooth*, Liquid Coolinghttp://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5975059&CatId=1886I am not interested in any overclocking.Thanks!Marty

Hi Everyone,,,Just looking for some feedback on this build configuration that will be used primarily for FSX...Asus P7P55D Deluxe MotherboardIntel i5 750 2.66ghz Quad ProcessorCorsair 4GB 1333 MemoryEVGA GTX460 1GB Video CardCorsair 750W PSUCorsair H50 CPU Liquid CoolerAntec 300 caseWestern Digital 1TB 7500rpm Hard DiskI would expect to give the i5-750 a fair dose of overclocking to help things a bit.Does this seem like a well balanced setup?? Do each of the components play well with the others?? Thanks for you assistance.mike