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Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 4:41 pm Post subject: Ideal computer for FS9

I'm relatively new to this board, haven't posted any questions yet, but am thrilled with the wealth of info one can get from fellow simmers. Absolutely amasing!! So first of all I would like to wish all of you an excellent 2006 and many more exciting flight hours in FS 9.

I'm playing FS 9 on my day-to-day computer and run slowly but steadily out of space on my HDD with all those great add-ons. So I have decided to buy a separate computer dedicated only to FS 9. Any advice from you guys what to consider and what to buy? I have about 3,000.- US$ to spare (without the monitor etc.).

Thanks a lot in advance for your kind help,

Bernd

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 5:06 pm Post subject:

I built a computer for $1500 US, runs FS9 like a dream with all settings maxed out. You should build a computer, cheaper and you get what you want.
Here are some links

http://www.pcmech.com/build.htm
http://www.mysuperpc.com/

And here are some hardware sites
www.newegg.com
www.tigerdirect.com
www.outpost.com
http://www.xoxide.com/allcases.html

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 9:37 pm Post subject: Ideal computer for FS9

Thanks guys for your reply, that thank goes especially to Sandpiper for his excellent article posted last August!!!!! You have been of great help. Laughing

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 10:06 pm Post subject:

LOL...Sandpiper is a 'her'...that's okay bud. And it is a great article.

I would only offer advice in that you go for a socket 939 setup with an AMD processor. If you can afford it (and it looks like you can) go for a dual core unit. Now...FS and some other progs out there don't utilize it...yet. But they will as it is an affordable yet very powerful alternative to amassing huge amounts of CPU power. Single core is most likely on it's way out. SLI is another type of config but quite expensive when comparing to alternatives both in cost and quality and frankly...trade up your 150FPS for better quality.

With your budget, you should be able to put up a smokin PC with a Monitor. If you want to go nuts...go for the Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW screen to compliment the rest of your rig. Even at a $1K sticker for that screen, leaves you with more than enough to put together a monster PC. Good luck!

Exx

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 11:17 pm Post subject: Ideal computer for FS9

Thanks, Exx. I'll consider that. By the way I love your UA plane under the Golden Gate bridge. Looks absolutely great!! Have done the same with Airforce One. George W. refused to join me though.

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 11:20 pm Post subject:

LOL...Dubya's too chicken. Hope the great posts here help you out...

Exx

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 11:27 pm Post subject:

Absolutely. This is a wonderful forum with excellent advice!! Wow, what a dedication! You and she!! (Sandpiper) and all the others are of great help. Best regards from cold Germany. Laughing