yallu Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 There's a lot of great HW info here. Great comments from the FTX devs as well. But it's all spread out there in different threads and re-asked many times. So to make it simple, I was wondering if it was possible for Orbx to maintain 2 or 3 different computer components recommendations sticky for the FSX simmers: 1. The ultimate computer for FSX (jaykay style) 2. Not ultimate but not budget either for FSX 3. Best budget computer for FSX Something simple along the lines (just a dummy sample): GPU: GTX 280 CPU: 2 x Core Quad 9650 MOB: Intel 5400 HDD: 10000 RPM RAID-0 PWR: 700W FPS: 40-60 (target FPS range you should be close to with this combo) Etc. Mayby a line of text telling why these components together give a good FSX performance. These threads tend to become wars so mayby lock the topic or make it clear it's just Orbx opinion . Propably too much to ask, but what the heck, I'll do it anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
}SkOrPn--7 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Good idea most forums have tech or hardware section and would be good to see one here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmglads Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Great idea, have posted already - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenniegordo Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Done! Realy... where? can't find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpilot Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Yeah, I've been through the threads but can't find (for me) a concise summary of the three best options. I'm about to upgrade my computer to get the best out of FTX and would really appreciate some advice from gurus like John and Wolter. In essence I want to fly with the sliders maxed out as much as possible so that I can fully enjoy scenery such as YMML. Could they or someone spell out what system I should be getting, what it's likely to cost and recommend a supplier in Aust or NZ. I'm determined to have it up and running before Red is released so I would be grateful for some help asap. Many thanks. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolter van der Spoel Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi Frank, it is not easy to just tell you what to get, it depends for a great deal on what your budget is and what your personal preferences are. out of the top of my head I would go for the following: Asus MoBo (Striker II Extreme) Quad core Intel processor (the fastest one you can get/afford) 4 gig DDR3 RAM ( minimal 800 watt PSU (BeQuiet) A large case for plenty of cooler fans nVidia 280 Vidcard (1 Gig) Creative SoundBlaster Sound card XP SP3 As for pricing and where to get it would be a bit of a guessing game for me as I'm not in New Zeeland and haven't got an idea wich store is best for acquiring : a. the hardware b. the knowledge to build such a system c. the support they could / can offer. This is what I got last July and that did set me back 2,300 Euro's, wich at the current rate of exchange would be approx. 5,028.93 NZD, wich is quite some money ! mobo~ ASUS Striker II NSE CPU~ Intel Core2 Quad Q9300 s775 CPU Cooler~ Scythe Mugen CPU Cooler RAM~ 4Gig Team eXtreem DARK RAM DDR3 1600MHz PC3 12800 C7-7-7-21-2T HD's~ 4 x Seagate Barracuda 500G SATAII 7.200rpm (setup as 2 RAID 0 Arrays) VCA~ EVGA-GeForce 9800GTX SC 512MB PSU~ BeQuiet 700W ATX V2.2 PSU Straight Power, 24/20pins, active pfc, 2xpci-e, 8xsata, 4x12V Rails SC~ Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum Fatal1ty Champion Series DVDR~ 1x Samsung DVD RW+/-DL SH230P black OS~ Windows XPproSP3 UKversion case~ Antec Performance One P182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpilot Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Many thanks for that Wolter. What size monitor do you recommend ... 23inch? Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolter van der Spoel Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi Frank, a 22-23 inch wide screen would be more than nice I think, be attentive that the response timing of the screen that should be minimal 2ms and those screens are pretty expensive ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpilot Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Thanks again Wolter. Looks like I'm going to have to dig deep! I take it you are not sold on Vista? Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolter van der Spoel Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi Frank, There was some extensive testing done at the ORBX premesis with a Vista 64 system and an XP SP3 system (identical hardware), at the end of the day the extra investment on the Vista 64 didn't cut it as far as I know and the XP SP3 system still outperformed the Vista one and I'll bet you there will chime people in that do not agree with this .........lol best is maybe to ask John Venema as he did test out the contraptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingblind Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Being a pain i know but why do we still talk in inch's for LCD computer (New Tech) monitor when for TV's (old tech)its (mostly) cm's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpilot Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Because some of us are still a little challenged in these matters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotspot Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Being a pain i know but why do we still talk in inch's for LCD computer (New Tech) monitor when for TV's (old tech)its (mostly) cm's? Why do we still use feet and knots in aviation? (that's a rhetorical question) I was educated in the pounds shillings and pence days, learned decimals, can think, kid myself that I'm half intellegent, and so who cares? Call them inches, call them metres, use a calculator, work it out in your head - it's all part of this crazy world we call home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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