luigi_m_
luigi_m_
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Joined: Nov 29, 2006 Posts: 37
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Hi all, I'm looking to get back into simming and need some advice. Firstly, I'm going to buy a new PC for FSX, and need an idea of specs to run FSX at a very high quality (quad-core, duo-core, processor speed, RAM etc), and most importantly what video/graphics card to go for? I'm hoping to run the computer from a large LG TV. I understand that this may not give it the best graphics compared to using a monitor, but I'm hoping it will be more enjoyable. Do I just need to buy a PC-to-TV lead, or is anything else needed? Also, will this transfer the sound from the PC to the TV, or just the visuals?
In terms of terrain packs for FSX, what's best to look for for using IFR traffic in the UK and Europe.

Thanks for any advice guys

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Lee198
Lee198
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Joined: Dec 02, 2007 Posts: 125 Location: London UK
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Hi Luigi,

I'm no expert with computers, but I went for a Dell XPS 720 H2C beast. It cost a fair bit, but runs FSX fantastically well. It's a quad core with 1.5 TB hard drive has 2 Nvidia 8800 graphics cards and is liquid cooled.

The only problem is it weighs five stones and nearly broke my back getting it out of the box!!!

Best of luck,

Lee

jespere
jespere
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Joined: Nov 30, 2007 Posts: 27
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Lee198 wrote:

Hi Luigi,

I'm no expert with computers, but I went for a Dell XPS 720 H2C beast. It cost a fair bit, but runs FSX fantastically well. It's a quad core with 1.5 TB hard drive has 2 Nvidia 8800 graphics cards and is liquid cooled.

The only problem is it weighs five stones and nearly broke my back getting it out of the box!!!

Best of luck,

Lee

wow! 2x8800 cards... lucky you 😛

back to topic... yes you need a good graphiccard... well it dont have to be so ultimate super good, but i would prefer that is kind of good (😛)
whats your budget? how much could you spend money on the computer?

Lee198
Lee198
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Joined: Dec 02, 2007 Posts: 125 Location: London UK
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Jaspere,

I got a good machine! Yes, lucky me!!

I could only do it cos of a divorce, though!!!

Lol

luigi_m_
luigi_m_
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Joined: Nov 29, 2006 Posts: 37
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I'm looking to spen up to 400 GBP on the CPU, and have found some good PC's on ebay that have pretty high specs for less than this, including 5.6 GHZ Duo Core processor, 4GB RAM, 1GB 6600 Graphics Card, will this suit high def' in FSX?

I have no idea about the TV to be honest, and I'm not too sure my parents are happy with me using the TV for simming, so will be looking for a 19" or bigger monitor as well.

Llain
Llain
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Joined: Feb 05, 2006 Posts: 116
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the 6600 graphic card will let it down, you need a 7600 geforce min but i would go for a 8000 series . A geforce 8800 512mb or higher is a good choice, you can get these for about £150 on ebay.

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