First OfficerI have a Radeon graphics card with 128MB of RAM. I use Ultimate Traffic and Ultimate Terrain, and the sim gets VERY choppy over busy airports like JFK.
What card upgrade do you guys recommend for smooth frames at busy airports (least expensive that will do the job)?
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Chief CaptainCheck this topics:
https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/32/which-video-card/
https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/3588/geforce-6800ultra-vs-ati-x800-pe-or-pro/
I personally use an Albatron Nvidia 6800Ultra and im very satisfied.
First OfficerTell me this. I don't have much money to spend. If I spent $130 or so to replace my 128MB video card to an ATI Radeon 256MB card (not these $350-$400 top of the line cards), would this solve my choppiness issues at busy airports?
First OfficerHoward what ATi Radeon card do you own? How much Ram does your computer have? What's your processor speed,type?
Need more info.... ❓
AstroSteve 😉
First OfficerI have the ATI Radeon 9200c 128MB card (this was the card that was factory installed by Compaq).
My computer is a Compaq Presario P4 2.60 GHz with 512MB RAM.
Captaingetting 1gig of memory will help too
Chief CaptainUpgrade your memory to 1gb and see the results.Then start to think of your VGA.
Chief CaptainOooopppsss....it seems that while i was writing my post Atreyu has post his.Anyway we agree 😉
First OfficerThe memory will help, but I truly believe it's NOT his major problem. The 9200c is one of the worst mistakes ATi made in making a card. They know it and the 9200 series was quickly discontinued.
Howard I would look at ridding yourself of that card. I am an avid ATi fan. I would recommend looking at newegg.com for a replacement. You don't have to spend a whole lot to get a far more superior card. Maybe $100-$175 range should get you a late model 9800 Pro or even an X600 or something.
I would assume you have an AGP slot. Be careful when shopping for a card now that PCI-Express is out it can be confusing. Make sure it's an AGP card. Also check Ati.com for latest Catalyst drivers, I believe 5.9 is now out. Driver updates will keep performance higher.
If you have any questions or need help send me a PM, I would be glad to help.
AstroSteve 
First OfficerAstroSteve, what do you think of this card?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102581
Chief CaptainI have the ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 (AGP) and have been very happy with it.
Not the Wonder one.
First OfficerRadarMan, what are your computer/processor/memory specifications?
Chief CaptainHowardsRock wrote:
RadarMan, what are your computer/processor/memory specifications?
Weak!
P-4 1.5 gig
512mb Rambus Ram
XP Home
I plan on a new one for the next version.
First OfficerHoward -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102515
This is the card for you!
The other AIW card is only a 9600. No active cooling. (not good)
This card has 256mb DDR memory and almsot the same in price. You will be much much happier!!!!
GET IT!!!!!
AstroSteve
Chief CaptainRadarMan wrote:
HowardsRock wrote:
RadarMan, what are your computer/processor/memory specifications?
Weak!
P-4 1.5 gig
512mb Rambus Ram
XP HomeI plan on a new one for the next version.
Im looking forwrd to see the specs of your....creation 
RadarMan... 😉
Chief CaptainGreekman72 wrote:
RadarMan wrote:
HowardsRock wrote:
RadarMan, what are your computer/processor/memory specifications?
Weak!
P-4 1.5 gig
512mb Rambus Ram
XP HomeI plan on a new one for the next version.
Im looking forwrd to see the specs of your....creation
So am I! 😀
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