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Hey all,I was wondering if there were any issues with the Radeon 9700 Pro AIW and the Nvidia Nforce2 chipset as found on the Asus A7N8X? I'm getting a 9700 any day now (waiting for the UPS guy) and I'm just curious as to any issues I may have. Thanks!

Hello all!Quick question: Is there any way possible using a PC to get the RW sound to go to a headset with microphone and the engine/fs sound to go out of the speakers on my computer?? This is more the way real airline pilots hear things (radio only in the headsets) and I'm just looking to make things a little more realistic. Just curious what hardware I'd need or if it's even possible...Thanks in advance,Marchttp://vatsim.pilotmedia.fi/statusindicato...tor=OD1&a=a.jpg

Greetings All,I am considering buying the above Compaq as my upgrade of my Gigabyte GA-7TXVE motherboard didn't work out. I had a Athlon XP1700+ (512mb, VIA KT266a chipset, 300 watt power supply, SoundBlaster Audigy. I flashed the BIOS to the latest version and upgraded to an 2100+ processor.Unfortunately while the computer runs most applications ok it refuses to run my 64 MB GeForce2 TI for newer DirectX games (read FS2002, CBFS2, FS2000). Via 4in1 drivers, power supply, BIOS Version, SoundBlaster card, etc is not the problem. 2D and old DirectX games appear to be ok. I even did a clean install of Windows 98SE and software to no avail. Tried DirectX 8.0a and 8.1b and dif…

Hmm . . . ASUS P4PE P4 2.4 GHZ 512 MB Kingston Ram PC2700 DDR333 MSI CDRW 52x24x52 Enlight Mid ATX case 350 watt WD 80 Gig HDD 8 mb cache 7200 rpm Thinking about Win XP Pro on this system and maybe a dual boot. I use ThrustMaster F22/TQS/RCS with stickworks digital chips. I've read elsewhere that the TM gear is not programmable outside of WinXP. If this is true this is the only reason to have a dual boot. …

Hi,I'm about to upgrade to a new computer, and was wondering what are the pros and cons of a LCD versus a CRT monitor. I was leaning towards getting an 18" LCD, but would like some comments from those who currently own an LCD before deciding.Sincerely,Jeff

First, my system specs:P4 2.26ghz, 533mhz FSB, 768MB RAM, GeForce4 ti4200 64mb, Det 43.45, DirectX 9.0a, Soundblaster Audigy Gamer with Audigy Drivers dated 12/21/2002, Windows XP Home w/all current updates. System had (:)) been stable since I installed 43.45 and dx9.0a several weeks ago - very smooth and fast in FS2k2 and IL-2 FB. But then...Problem:Several times upon startup, the PC would begin at 640x480x4 bit color and I'd get the error message: "Current driver was written for a previous version of windows and cannot be used." After several attempts at simply reinstalling the detonators, I resorted to completely uninstalling Detonators (by completely, I mean runnin…

Okay, I'll try here. Has anyone any experience with either of these manufacturers? They seem to be the lowest prices (not always the best sign). Also what is different about an SE model or a Golden Sample model versus anything else.Dave

Hi all I know this is an old card but cant afford to update just yet could some one please tell me what would be the best drivers to use with this card. At present I am useing 30.82 but am having problems with Add on airport scenery flickering and flashing all the time and I have a feeling it could be driver related as it does not do it at default airports scenery is mainly Gary Summons and a few others any one out can help I would be truly gratefull many thanks and regards to all Mike

These are my current specs:P4 2.4GHz @ 2.6GHz512 MB DDR RAMGF4 Ti4200 64mbWindows XP Home SP1At Heathrow Airport, with a meljet 772, i get the following fullscreen peformance:max settings, max atc, 1280x1024, no AA or Af - 20fpsmax settings, max atc, 1280x1024, 4xs AA and 8x AF - 5fpsIf I upgrade my card to a Radeon 9700 standard, what fps will I get in the above situations?Thank you.

I have pro pedals usb and when I fully press to any direction the turn rate goes down. If I ease the pedals just abit it starts to turn more again. I have recalibrate it both through ch control manager and fsuipc. I have reinstalled the latest drivers several times but nothing have helped so far. Anyone experiencing the same?

Hi I love flying at resolutions of 1600 x 1200 in 32 Bit, but unfortunately FS2K2 will only let me fly up to 1600 x 900 which looks odd! My CRT Screen 24" will allow me to go up to 1900 x 1440, so is there a way round this, and why won't FS2K2 recognise this.Although I can fly in 16 bit, the panel (PIC B767) bleeds through to show a lego brick effect, (43.45 Drivers) is there any way round this?(Seems to be the same on all other drivers too!)Many thanks and best Wishes,Happy Flying!ChrisEGBBWin XP AMD 3000Geforce 4 Ti 4600

Help please...In the midst of an evenings flying some of my keys decided not to work in FS2002!specifically the ones that do "important" things like open and close throttle, open the ATC window and change views in the simulator and also switch sound on and off!oddly enough if I open the ATC window using the dropdown menu the numeric numbers along the top work!!!does anyone have any possible reason for this problem? In addition any idea of a fix would be great.areas I have proven so far that won't fix it are:-1 NUM LOCK key2 ALT repetitive use3 Restart of FS2002cheers Ian

I have a Logitech optical mouse that constantly flickers in FS2002 when active which also causes stuttering. When inactive the stuttering stops and the flight is as smooth as silk. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem and found a fix? I do not experience this problem with any other game or application. I have the latest Logitech mouse drivers installed.System:DellP4-2.66WinXP W/updates512mb ram128mb DDR ATI radeon 9700 w/ latest drivers

Hi GuysI have recently bought and installed a Seagate 40G 7200 rpm HD to accompany my Fujitsu 20G 7200 rpm HD. My system as follows:Pre New HD:AMD Athlon XP2100+ASUS A7A266 Mainboard with ALi chipset20G 7200 rpm Fujitsu HD - Master (FAT32)Leadtek Nvidea Geforce2Ti 64 DDRWindows XP ProAfter new HD:AMD Athlon XP2100+ASUS A7A266 Mainboard with ALi chipset40G 7200 rpm Seagate HD - Master (NTFS)20G 7200 rpm Fujitsu HD - Slave (FAT32)Leadtek Nvidea Geforce2Ti 64 DDRWindows XP Pro - Service Pack 1I made the Seagate the master and the Fujitsu the slave. I formated the drive (NTFS) by using the built in software with the Windows XP Pro disk and proceeded to load Windows XP Pro…

(I posted this in the hardware forum but didn't get any replies there so far, so I'm trying my luck here. :-))Tonight I set myself up to fly on VATSIM for the first time in a while, and after over an hour of planning (my saved route apparently had become obsolete with the new AIRAC cycle... :-roll) I called up Ground to get my IFR clearance, only to find that ATC couldn't hear me. :-( I tested the mic in Roger Wilco - no sound. I tested it in the Windows sound recorder (not sure what its name is in English: the most basic, "default" sound recording program). Nothing recorded there either, just background static.I ruled out the microphone itself as the cause of the problem…

Installed a new motherboard: SOYO SY-P4X400 Dragon Ultra and XGX G4Ti4200AGP8x with appropriate driver. No video on monitor. Monitor self check OK. Removed Ti4200 and installed a 64 MB PCI video card. It works OK. Motherboard has warning at AGP slot "for 1.5 volt AGP only". Can't find voltage rating for the card in any of the mfgr literature and XFX doesn't answer my e-mail for support.I know a lot of you use the Ti4200 and I have read the posts. Do you know if this is a 1.5 or 3.3 volt card? Thanks in advance. Rod

Since moving from the Athlon 2100+ to the 2800+ my system has begun to experience lockups. Here are some of my specs:Upgraded heatsink and fan (copper based for the 2800+300 Watt powersupplyASUS KT400 512MB SDRAMNVidia GeForce4 4200+The ony things I changed was the CPU and heatsink and fan, but I never used to experience lockups, now I do, and it just seems to be with FS2002 about 30 to 45 minutes into it.My CPU and MB temps are right about where they should be, so I don't think heat is an issue. Do you think that maybe my 300 watt power supply is limiting me? Do you think that is what is causing the lockups? Any other ideas?Thanks,Robb

how to?Computer #1 a win2000 pc will connect through the network for multi player just fine.same with computer #2 a winXP machine. Both wont connect at the same time.I can host a internet game on computer #1 that computer #2 can connect to. But if I host on computer #2 XP gets all confused and freezes.We are Two seperate FS pilots both trying to connect to bushnet. We also have the same problems with other direct3d/MS games so I'm thinking its something not possible for MS titles to do. I hope I'm wrong.I have yet to try to connect with one through the DSL modem and the other through a dial up connection. But I didnt pay for a router and DSL to do things that way.Thanks i…

Ever since I installed win XP home (clean install) my SB live and now a new Audigy sound bad. The sound changes as I fly and has noise in it from time to time. I use to use win ME and had no problems with sound.I have installed the latest drivers from there site.This only seem's to be an issue with FS as all other sound apps seem fine.Any help would be great as XP ROCKS and this is the last problem I have.XP homePIII 1gig1024 megon and on and on :)

Hi all,I have recently purchased a TFT screen which is connect on my dual output of my NVidea Geforce 4 460MX. When my screen has a lot of white (e.g. flying in the clouds) my ATC sometimes starts to speak very slowly (like an old 78 rpm record played on 33). This problem seems not be connected with disk swap or frame rate changes. Any idea?Some help to solve this weard problem would be appreciatedCheers

Before i change my TI4600 graphics card with a GeforceFX 5800 ultra i would like to know if i need to change my motherboard to a 8X AGP.And yes i know there is a ATI9700pro available for less money, but i dont like these cards.Thx OHN

Hello,I recently reformatted my Sony VAIO. I was running the same Windows XP Pro prior to formatting as I am running now. My Sidwinder Precision 2 ran with no problems before. When I go to install the Sidewinder software I get to the test connection part of the process and the "Add New Hardware" wizard cannot find the driver for my Sidewinder hardware. The wizard shows that the device is a Sidewinder Precision 2 but it just can't find the driver. I connect to the internet for its search and it still cannnot find the driver. Any help would be greatly appreciated because I have been looking across the net for a week now and nothing seems to solve this problemThanks in…

http://forums.2cpu.com/showthread.php?thre...highlight=tweak I think "Jeh" is right on, and it kind of depresses me a little because I found myself falling into the "Tweeking" addiction. In that never ending attempt to make FS faster ;( P.S., You have to read the entire thread.

I have a older yoke that uses the gameport, and I've recently gotten a new PC that does not have this. I've tried a Adapter, but it totally screwed up the buttons(ex:actually pressing one button would cause the PC to show that several other buttons were being pressed). Is there some way I can add a a gameport port onto my new computer because I really don't want to buy another yoke.

Tonight I set myself up to fly on VATSIM for the first time in a while, and after over an hour of planning (my saved route apparently had become obsolete with the new AIRAC cycle... :-roll) I called up Ground to get my IFR clearance, only to find that ATC couldn't hear me. :-( I tested the mic in Roger Wilco - no sound. I tested it in the Windows sound recorder (not sure what its name is in English: the most basic, "default" sound recording program). Nothing recorded there either, just background static.I ruled out the microphone itself as the cause of the problem by checking it in another computer, and I find it hard to believe that it has to do with the sound card since…