The New Graphics Card - Part 2
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:25 pmThis is a continuation of the screen shots I wanted to share that I took after installing my new graphics card. While I know there are much better systems than mine out there, it is important to remember that before my new card I could barely even get FSX to work. Now, FSX is a beautiful and joyful flying experience for me, so I am rather happy.
In part 2 here, I decided to share some screen shots of the Bombardier CRJ700. Until recently, I never had tried out this regional jet, but now that I have I must say that it is very pleasant to fly.
This first shot was taken while approaching Salt Lake City. There have been a couple of tweaks I made to the settings since this flight, but by this point my regular flight settings are almost where I want them.
This is another shot of the CRJ700 while approaching Salt Lake City. Why I didn't get a shot while over the lake is beyond me. Perhaps I was too busy vectoring in for a landing by that point, heh.
Don't let the arid setting of the landscape fool you; this shot is not in the same location as the above two. This screen shot was taken while on approach to the Tri-Cities, Washington, where my parents live. Can you see them waving on their front porch?
Here is a front on picture of the CRJ700 wihle I am vectoring for approach at Spokane, Washington. While the landscape and sky are rather plain, I think the angle of the aircraft is rather dramatic and eye-catching.
Here we are just catching the tail of the CRJ700 while approaching Spokane, so that must mean we are at the end of my screen shots.
And, so that's it for now. Again, there was nothing thematic in mind when I took the shots here and in part 1. Mostly, I just wanted to show you all how FSX was working with my new graphics card and more robust RAM. In the future, I hope to take some flights with picturesque shots in mind.
So, thanks for checking these shots out. Your comments are welcome, and if you haven't had the chance already, be sure to check out the shots in part 1.
Darrin
In part 2 here, I decided to share some screen shots of the Bombardier CRJ700. Until recently, I never had tried out this regional jet, but now that I have I must say that it is very pleasant to fly.
This first shot was taken while approaching Salt Lake City. There have been a couple of tweaks I made to the settings since this flight, but by this point my regular flight settings are almost where I want them.
This is another shot of the CRJ700 while approaching Salt Lake City. Why I didn't get a shot while over the lake is beyond me. Perhaps I was too busy vectoring in for a landing by that point, heh.
Don't let the arid setting of the landscape fool you; this shot is not in the same location as the above two. This screen shot was taken while on approach to the Tri-Cities, Washington, where my parents live. Can you see them waving on their front porch?
Here is a front on picture of the CRJ700 wihle I am vectoring for approach at Spokane, Washington. While the landscape and sky are rather plain, I think the angle of the aircraft is rather dramatic and eye-catching.
Here we are just catching the tail of the CRJ700 while approaching Spokane, so that must mean we are at the end of my screen shots.
And, so that's it for now. Again, there was nothing thematic in mind when I took the shots here and in part 1. Mostly, I just wanted to show you all how FSX was working with my new graphics card and more robust RAM. In the future, I hope to take some flights with picturesque shots in mind.
So, thanks for checking these shots out. Your comments are welcome, and if you haven't had the chance already, be sure to check out the shots in part 1.
Darrin
FSX Ultra High with 10(low and fast-50(high)FPS and NO twitches so you can't really tell the dif of 10-30FPS