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Well got the new mobo, installed everything and started to overclock. tried both linked & synced method and unlinked with ram set at 800. Max stable is 3525.11mhz (391x9)Memory 5-5-4-12 2T 800mhz 2.2vFSB 1566Vcore 1.41 - 1.38 at loadcore temps full load 52CWould like to get to 3.6 but don't know if I canSo far so good.VicSystem:Q6600 G0 CPUEvga 680i Rev A1 MoBo2G XP2-8500 DDR2 1066FSB Mushkin 996535 RAM320G 7200 HD partitioned for XP/Vista/Programs2 - 74G Raptors in RAID0500G 7200 HD for backupSATA DVD burnerEvga 8800GTS 640 PCIxKandalf LCS case w/ built in liquid cooling850W Thermaltake power supplyVisit the Virtual Pilot's Centerwww.flightadventures.comRadar Conta…

:-roll So it seems that all the patient waiting for DX10 has all been for a very minimal improvement from good old DX9, oh dear!!http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=41958:-outta

Hi...I recently updated my nvidia-driver to the newest (162.18), and since then my framerates seems to have dropped alot. I'm getting 5-8 fps, maybe up to 15fps in high altitudes. I have:ASUS A8V-E SE motherboardAMD Athlon 64 X2 dual 4600+ processor3gb RAMNvidia Geforce 7900 GT/GTOrunning windows XP, and with almost only FsX and windows installed on the computer.I am running activeSky and radar contact, but it doesn't seem to do any difference for framerates though.I can't figure out how to get the old nvidia driver (to be honest I can't even remember which one I had before) But maybe thats not even the problem? or?thanks in advance-Lau

With any luck I will be able to hold out for an intel Mac that will offer a video card that is DX10 capable. Anyone hear of any good news in this regard yet? As OSX is very mature, and Leopard looks nice, I am more and more tempted to go the dual boot route just for the experience of learning a new platform. Without DX10 support tho, I doubt I would go there . . .Noel

awsome dude....today my other harddrive will come and with my friends ill run some tests....btw Defragment wont run if there is less than 15% free space...i had to delete alot of stuff but it did run!cheers mateNick

Hi All,I am looking at purchaing a new PC and would like your thourghts on Vigor Gaming PCs (http://www.vigorgaming.com). The system I am looking at is config as below.Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core Processor QX6850 at 3.00GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 2X4M Cache Vigor MonsoonTM II TEC Active CPU Cooling System with LCD Display and Triple 120MM Case FanTagan TG1100-U96 TurboJet nVidia-SLI Certified 1100Watt Power SupplyAsus Striker Extreme NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Intel Quad Core Ready 4GB Corsair TWIN2X2048-8500C5D X 2 DDR2 1066MHz Memory (4 X 1024MB) 2 X WD Raptor 150GB WD RAPTOR S-ATA 10000RPM 16MB Cache Hard Drive withRAID 0 Performance - Striped Drives500GB S-ATA II 7200 RPM Hard …

I can now run FS9 with only minor performance issues with UT FE GEPRO AS6.5 RC4 and some airport scenery. I

I would like to ask someone who might have the experience of use or I.T. experience in the comparison of for example, two identical video cards, with the ONLY difference in the amount of their on board memory 256 MB vs 512 MBIn FS9 and/or FSX 'real world usage', not white paper---is there a really TRUE difference in the performance of the higher on board memory card?If you would answer yes to that, in WHAT WAY, is that added performance seen via FS9 or FSX?I can't really find much on this subject over the Net as pertains to flight simulation usage of the card(s).Your opinions and experiences would be most welcome!Thanks,Mitch

Guys,Just constructed a new rig and the video is an 8600GT. The problem I am having is that the anti-aliasing and A-filtering are not working in FS2004. I have tried the forceware 162.18, and Rivatuner but no joy. I tried FSX and I think it may be working in that although I am not totally sure visually.Any ideas why this might be the case?ThanksShez

Has anyone tried out these two MS Vista hot fixes?Performance Update for Windows Vista (KB938979) http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=enReliability Update for Windows Vista (KB938194)http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=enFSX seems to run and look much better since I installed these two updates...they were not part of the regular monthly update. There are separate downloads for vista 32 & 64.

Hi.When I try to launch FSX, I get this message:Flight Simulator is not working with your video cardVerify that you have the latest drivers installed for your video card.Flight Simulator will now exit.I have a Matrox Millennium G450 dual display video card with the latest drivers and BIOS installed. Also, Flight Simulator is stored on an external hard drive.Also, a screen capture of the error message is included.Can anyone throw some light on the matter?

If you want a great graphics card--- ATI X1950 Pro 256 MB for a limited-time insane price...which by the way, runs FS9 like a dream-come-true, with no blurries on ground textures, high FPS's If this makes you lick your FS9 lips...here is the time limited link to the sale page.This part will very much bring the smile factor up quite a few FS9 notches! It is also Cross-Fire ready. You need two of these little darlings, and two PCI-E slots side by side. The Cross-Fire dongles (to attach the two cards together) are included in the package. Cross-Fire for $300.00?!? Hmmmmm.....The current asking sale price for what this card brings to the table is unbelievable value. Sale e…

Why the FSX uninstalling lasts almost forever ?I got a message of very low disk space and decided uninstall the fsx until I provide a bigger HD.The uninstalling process seems very like the install process (lots of files access...). Suddenly an error was reported in msi.dll and a roll back ocurred. Lots of time lost. Why ??

I am having problems when booting up my Asus P5W DH Deluxe system. Although I have tried all manner of solutions to fix the problem it still remains.The system does actually boot, but windows will not load. The start up will not reach the blue screen to allow me to choose which account to sign in by, but instead gets stuck with the 3 green digits flashing across the screen.I concluded initially that there must have been Windows drivers either corrupt or missing, or both. I put the WinXP CD in the drive and entered BIOS, then booted from the CD. I allowed several drivers to load and then switched the PC off. I then rebooted, entered the BIOS and changed boot sequence prior…

HI,I am currently using a UK spec computer (Viglen) in the USA with transformers. It sadly does not have multivoltage. Its an Intel 3.06Ghz, running on a 250watt PSU. My question is - can I switch, or should I say remove the UK psu and install a US psu or would this fry all the circuits etc inside. I don't want to update my system yet as it still serves me well, but with the transformers, its allot of wattage I am running. Plus the expense of a new system!Appreciate your advice.Many thanks Adam

Ciao to all,I own a SW ForceFeedback 2 Joystick and need some help...-The only profiles I got is the FS2000 one, is there any more up dated?-I tried to fly the 737-300 Feelthere but I get weird forcefeedback, i.e. on ground if taxying slowly the joy shakes sideways a lot..; on air the aircraft gives no forces while manouvreing...With the 737-700 PMDG and other aircrafts the feddbacks are great...-will this joy function with FSX and/or VIsta???-are there any FS similar joys with forcefeedback on the market today?ANy help will be very much appreciate...Paco

Just built a new machine around a 8800GTX/E6850 combo, XP etc.Anyone who's gone through the whole tweaking process post SP1 like to enlighten me as to the best way to setup the 8800 and FSX in general to take best advantage of the setup.(currently have 4GB fitted, XP SP2, FSX SP1, 1920x1200 res', CPU currently running at stock)Cheers all.

Hi,Could anyone shed any light on the Intel Turbo Memory and if this can benefit the running of FS or has it got little impact on performance?Thanks in advance

(MY APPOLOGIES THIS SHOULD BE IN THE HARDWARE SUBFORUM BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO MOVE IT)Hi guys,I

You can see my current video card in my sig, all monetary concerns aside what benefits would I see from upgrading to a 640mb 8800gts? Mainly I would like to be able to use lightbloom and max water textures, and see less blurries in the distance, everything else is maxed out and I am getting good fps. I also have to lower my aa setting to use 1680x1050 resolution, I would like to get better fps with aa on using this resolution.

I just ordered a Sony Vaio SZ650N/C notebook computer. Unfortunately, my current work/school situation requires me to have a notebook computer instead of a desktop. The nootbook specs are as follows:Notebook Specs:http://b2b.sony.com/Solutions/product/VGN-SZ650N/C- Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2 GHz Processor- 2 GB RAM- GeForce 8400M GS Graphic Card- Windows Vista BusinessUsage Conditions:- I'll use an external 22" widescreen LCD monitor (1680 x 1050 resolution) when I run Flight Simulator- I'll fly mostly 3rd party Boeing jets (i.e. Level-D, PMDG, etc)- I'll use Ultimate Traffic to populate the airportsQUESTIONS:Based on my Notebook Specs and Usage Conditions,1. Would you recomm…

Hello Fellow Flightsimmers,I hope you are all well...I have a dilemma, possessing little technical knowledge I am unsure which hard drive would be more suitable, or should I say give better performance when running FS9. the contenders:Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 10,000 RPM w/ NCQ & 16MB Cache ...or..RAID 0 Serial ATA 1.5 Gbit/s, 10,000 RPM with 32MB Cache (2 x 160GB).I have read alot about RAID 0 on this forum without ever really knowing why it seems to be favoured..(don't worry I will google that later)The same goes for running FSX, if I ever feel brave enough to dip my toe in that currently murky water. (No doubt I will and love it once the hardware and addons catch up!)Many…

We all know fs is a cpu Dependant application. But what exactly does the gpu do for fsx? What sliders utilize gpu power the most in fsx?

How many of you have encountered the NVLDDMKM failure ? What action have you taken? did it help? how many times have you been kissed off by Nvidia tech support?I Have tried any fix on this side off the net.With no avail.From what I gathered it affectsmostly 8800 nVidia cards in vista 32.But is not confined to 8800 cards only. Your inputis appreciated.PGZmy system:mo: nVidia 680i SLI quad proc.4 gb mem2 8800 gts 640 mb SLI confvista ultimate

I upgraded my CPU to quad, with a 4 cores under load it gets very HOT... up to 70C or more if I over clock it. So I picked up a Thermalright Extreme 120 CPU cooler. The dealer is backed up with service now, and suggested I try it myself.Anyone ever install one or a similar big cooler?I'm concerned about:1) How to remove my stock cooler2) How to best clean the CPU and then putting the amount right of paste on the cpu and cooler3) Maybe most of all, how will I ever get the MB back in the case with the massive HS attached?Any suggestions would be helpful, or should I just pay the price in cash and time to have it installed correctly?