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simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:38 pm
by volunteer
I am sure this is stupid of me to ask - but I am happy with FSX as it is - I have SP! on it.
Is there any point in adding SP2  given all the fuss involved!
What does SP2 do?

cheers - volunteer

E6600 and Asus P5N e Sli board - overclocked to 3400 ghz and 3 Gb memory

Re: simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:38 pm
by garymbuska
I am sure this is stupid of me to ask - but I am happy with FSX as it is - I have SP! on it.
Is there any point in adding SP2  given all the fuss involved!
What does SP2 do?

cheers - volunteer

E6600 and Asus P5N e Sli board - overclocked to 3400 ghz and 3 Gb memory


I am going to go out on a limb here but I believe that service pack 2 relates to ACCELERATION as for do you need it or not or will it help your system preform better.That is a flip of a coin as far as I can see.
Some say it makes a differance while others say no. Bottom line is if you like things the way they are now then DO NOT FIX SOMETHING THAT IS NOT BROKE I say. It is your choice I have both SP1 and SP2
and do not have ACCELERATION and I have seen some system improvements. 8-)

Re: simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:51 pm
by volunteer
I think I won't put SP2 on until I have upgraded my video card. I think I read somewhere SP2 is not good with Geforce 7900GS cards - and thats what I have. Thank you - volunteer

Re: simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:43 am
by Daube
[quote]I am sure this is stupid of me to ask - but I am happy with FSX as it is - I have SP! on it.
Is there any point in adding SP2

Re: simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:29 am
by reider
Theirs also going to come a time when you need it to use some software or a new aircraft that requires it.

Reider

Re: simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:26 pm
by UU
Theirs also going to come a time when you need it to use some software or a new aircraft that requires it


Indeed

I think it's better to install it now
Now you may have some trouble, and eventually have to fix 10 planes.
Later there will be a huge load of scenery and planes - and for 100% a clean install will be needed

Re: simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:25 pm
by volunteer
ok - ok  -ok Isuppose you are all correct - its just I don't want all the disruption!! thank you for all yr answers.
Volunteer

Re: simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:02 pm
by PhilTaylor
[quote]ok - ok

Re: simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:05 pm
by Wii
3400 ghz

That's one hell of a processor ;D

Re: simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:24 pm
by reider
I spotted a few neat planes converted to FSX and SP2 lately, extolling the fact that they adhered fully to the SDK.  Sounds good, time for a download, looks like they`re making the changes at last!

Ha ha, no VC and no windows, they put a lot of work into the conversion  ;)  Thank god for the recycle bin!

Reider

Re: simple question on SP2 please

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:26 am
by Daube
Yep, a lot of "conversions" you can see around are quite fake. Missing windows or cockpits (transparency) etc... most of the times, the guys are just modifying the 2D panel to include some compatible gauges, and that's it.

Fortunately, some GREAT GUYS like Tim Conrad are making real SP2 updates of their models. Have you tried the new version of the OV-10 Bronco ? It rocks :)