Is SLI really worth it or am I expecting too much?

[svenpurple7]

The problem can be memory.
Some payware need allot of space... some dont.
if you have allot of aircraft, like I had. The fps can nosedive if you dont have proper memory. That is why my new alienware computer will have 4gb .
Sorry, didnt mean to brag. but yeah. Memory can be a big problem. My Current computer only had 67mb left and the max fps were about 20. And no. I have a good graphics card but not one like the 6800.

If I were you. I would enjoy the framerates even if its 20 or 30. Thats still pretty good.

oh no marick, if I got 20 to 30 fps everywhere I flew I would be completely satisfied.  I guess I am trying to figure out when is complex scenery and AI too much even for a 6800.  Specific example, when I fly into KPHX and there are 9 aircaft on final on one runway, 4 on final in another rwy, 8 waiting for take off clearance, etc, etc... my system starts getting 12 fps and stutters a lot.  Those are the kids of situations I am trying to improve on.  I would like to learn how much is too much FS for a computer to handle.  

Also, you should be proud of your rig.  Brag away if you want.  I'll let you know when you are going too far.  ;)  I have 1GB of PC4000 on my system.  I have been told that more than 1GB is not necessary.  Could someone explain that one to me please?

[4_Series_Scania]

I have been told that more than 1GB is not necessary.  Could someone explain that one to me please?

Most Windows applications be them games or whatever  don't need 1GB plain & simple.

1GB is an optimal amount of RAM for a good spec pc  imo, roughly ,256MB is taken by XP leaving 768 for the rest of whatever you want to run. Usually ample.

If your heavily into video editing, then 1gb or more is indeed a bonus, but, I doubt most users would appreciate the relatively high cost of more RAM for relatively little improvement in performance, the "Bang for Buck" isn't worth it.

[GunnerMan]

You will actually start to loose performance over 1 gig also especialy when overclocking.

[svenpurple7]

It's not that I didn't believe anybody when it was said that more than 1GB of ram is not necessary.  I just wanted to see it for myself.  I had access to another gig of ram, slapped it in and saw absolutely no increase in performace or FPS or image quality whatsoever.

It's 1GB of ram for me.  I'll take the money extra memory would have cost me and buy me some cool payware.

For those of you with more than 1GB and you only use your system for FS, you may want to reconsider.  I'm not saying...I'm just saying...  :o

[the_autopilot]

Sorry if all this stuff has been repeated, but I didn't read all of the posts above.

SLI will make fs2004 SLOWER. You will get less FPS with fs2004.

SLI is cool and will make games like doom 3 and hl2 go crazy with high fps.

However, games that run on the unreal 2.5 engine as well as the fs2004 engine will actually go slower. This has been proven and a link to the proof can be provided if asked for.

[richardd43]

I was the one that mentioned the 75 FPS. All settings were set at medium except the water effects which were maxed out.

I too  use my eyes to tell me if my system is working at what I consider good workable settings.

With everything tweaked to the max the FPS dropped to the mid 50s and the clouds took a beating.

I locked the FPS at 35 and tweaked from there. The clouds are looking better as is the ground clutter.

I agree that the FPS is a good tool to judge any upgrades or tweaks but hi FPS is not my goal.

I will admit it was nice to see the 75 after maxing out in the 40s with my old system

[GunnerMan]

Yeah if it looks and performs well to the eye FPS are useless really. Like said tho it is very cool to see some high FPS.

[the_autopilot]

You guys are just jealous.

[GunnerMan]

Of what your crazi uber computer fk yeah im jealous i want it!  :D

[congo]

The problem can be memory.
The fps can nosedive if you dont have proper memory. That is why my new alienware computer will have 4gb .
Sorry, didnt mean to brag. but yeah. Memory can be a big problem.

Marick you can't brag about something you don't have yet