Recomended Systems for FSX

[Flyboyfitzy2]

Hey all..

Wow its long time between drinks since ive been on here..

NOw i call on your help with some things..

Getting a new computer, i have the game already obviously!! Love it.. helps me with my real training.. But i need peoples opinions on what systems i'll need to be able to MAX IT OUT!! so i can do everythying at max realisim and see the whole game at its best..

I need some specs from peoples computers from people who can fully max out the game so i can begin the priceing process..

Also, being from australia!! i was wondering if any one knows of any addons that will help Aust look bloody brilliant!!

Cheers!!

[DizZa]

No computer can max out fsX currently.

However, with hardware coming out later this year with the DX10 update, yeah, I reckon thay could max out fsX...

[Flyboyfitzy2]

thanks for that feedback,

well if i can't max it out, i need to be able to run it so i can use gates and top airport's and be able to fly without any lag in the system..

any tips for those specs, so basically the next step down from maxed out!! the next best thing

[ThePilot_Ace]

thanks for that feedback,

well if i can't max it out, i need to be able to run it so i can use gates and top airport's and be able to fly without any lag in the system..

any tips for those specs, so basically the next step down from maxed out!! the next best thing

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600, Nvidia 8800GTS or GTX (I'd wait until ATI's NG cards come out in about a month's time), 2GB of fast RAM (or 4Gb if you get Vista) and a decent hard drive in RAID0.

I advise you not to buy anything higher than the E6600, it's a complete waste of money (trust me! I made a mistake!! ). If you buy a decent (it doesn't have to be huge) cooler like an Arctic Freezer 7 (only

[Keep It Simple]

Also, keep in mind that FSX SP1 wiil be released soon.
Acording to ACES, it will take some of the burden off the CPU and

[ATI_7500]

and it is best to wait for the smoke to clear a bit to see what will really benefit FSX.

A fast CPU. A really fast one.

[rootbeer]

Cray M-6-- overclocked!!