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A cpu for a certain socket will not fit into a different socket.

When you remove the cooler look at the pattern of the paste, it'll show if the seating was incorrect. Defaults would give you automatic setting og core voltage. Set manually.

VOX-ATC could be what you're looking for. There would be a few liveries in the library to drape default ac with.

Using auto volt?

Thanks for claryfying, gentlemen. There are so many opinions out there, I really appreciate a source reference, be it from hard core tech sites or personal experience. Good reading!

Lol yes I did, was just looking for an explaination on your advice. And on behalf of OP thanks for elaborating on it. It's very interesting. Do you have a reference to your explaination on the distribution of information load across single stick vs. two, the latter being the faster option? 'Cause I'd really like to know more about my system.

Why? He´s already got 8 gigz...

You´re most likely to get problems if you acquire a second stick, that is not matched with the one you´ve got. That means, in the factory, they pair up ram sticks i kits to ensure they´ll work together. Don´t see why you shouldn´t be able to run 8 gigz off a single stick. If you want more ram sticks you should get a new kit.

I'd unplug before starting FSX, and unplug after shutting down.

I keep my Warty and my Saitek plugged separately, had issues that went away when I unplugged one. If that´ll go away in my new build and new updated fsuipc remains to be seen.

Hi, Zish. Impossible to predict what your fps will be, to put it simply. Overclock the cpu all you can, whether it´s a TI or not will probably not make much difference. It´s more dependent on how high you can clock on your board. The chip is a great overclocker, and with stock cooling and if you can keep voltages low, you should be able to reach 4.2 ghz. But will probably be noisy. So, concider a good cooling solution, at least if you´re gonna clock higher. What add-ons (terrain, weather etc.) and what planes, and how many monitors will also influence fps.

Curious, where did you read that one should wait with the overclock ´till after FSX install? Doesn´t quite make sense to me, since OC is set in BIOS, but I´d like to know the rationale. And congratz on a steady 30 :cool:

Also "cockpit view" without the cockpit is supposed to benefit from SLI, or at least not take a performance hit. So, if you build a cockpit and dont need the 3D pit, SLI for multi screen setup is a go. But not for "Traveling Uncle" Bren :wink:

A 120 gigz worth of FSX (and always more to come) B), not too shabby. So, to keep SSD running fast with enough empty space, you're looking at a 256 GB volume. Price wise not out of reach for a mere mortal ^_^ Good idea to save for a decent rig, I started in late August or so last year, month by month acquiring bits and pieces. And along the way refining my choices.

You're most welcome, Tony. Yes, FSX works in mysterious ways... :blink: :rolleyes: