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Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Mon Feb 07, 2005 8:47 amby Saratoga
Ok so I just rebuilt my computer and I have a question. I reinstalled FS2004, turned it on. Hello 15FPS. Blah
...so new graphics card I guess...why not it's a good excuse? So I need suggestions for graphics card, a balance of power and price that would allow me to turn up FS2004. Thanks for the help.
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Mon Feb 07, 2005 9:28 amby sir_knight57
Gosh! ;) What frame rate would you like to have? Some ppl like 25 fps; others higher than that. Here is my specs on my system:
Pentium 4
1.8 ghz/2.0 Gig RAM/GeoForce 4 128MB/MS ForceFeedback 2/4 x 80Gig HD's
I know this configuration is probably excessive for getting adequate performance out of FS9 but I have a professional audio/video studio to run, as well :P
But one thing that I am confident about in this forum is that really good answers/questions are pronounced here. Congrats on your upgrade! :D
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Mon Feb 07, 2005 11:01 amby Delta_
What is your current config? Then we could help you easier.
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Mon Feb 07, 2005 1:27 pmby Saratoga
I had a ATI Rage Fury graphics card, it could get 40-50 FPS outta 2002 easy with settings maxed, but FS2004 is boggin' it down to no limit. Right now I have all the settings on 2004 way way down, it looks like crap...defeated the entire purpose of getting it. Eh either way, suggestions?
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Mon Feb 07, 2005 1:40 pmby Delta_
ATi Rage is way too weak for FS9 you need atleast an FX5200 to get some performance out of it. Although what you can get really depends on your budget?
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Mon Feb 07, 2005 1:49 pmby ozzy72
nVidia cards work best with M$ products as a rule (nothing to do with them making the graphics chips for X-Box or anything
)
Best to look at the Ti5xxx range methinks
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:20 pmby Saratoga
Well...I would like to be able to pull 25-30 frames per second down with it (the human eye can only see 31 so no point in more) with the settings way up if not max. Money isn't really an issue...I mean I ain't gonna drop insane amounts of money, but I am more than willing to pay for the performance.
Ozzy, the Ti5xxx...gimme a price estimate.
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Wed Feb 09, 2005 10:18 pmby the_autopilot
The geforce 4 Ti series is extremely outdated. SO is the Geforce FX 5*** series.
For the best in performence for its price, I suggest the Nvidia 6600 GT (Its comes in both agp and PCI-e).
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:17 pmby Saratoga
Ok I'll look into it, thanks.
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:49 pmby stiz
don't get a GeForce 4 MMx440 :( dont support DX9 :'(
Stiz
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:37 pmby Gixer
I go along with what autopilot said, go for a 6600GT.
Doesn't hurt to have 1gig ram for FS9 either (if you have XP) but I would say upgrading your g/card will offer better results at the moment over your existing card.
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:03 pmby BiggBaddWolf
If someone wants to buy me a 6600 then feel free, I will email you my address....
Til then I guess I am stuck with my outdated FX 5*** series card :(
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:03 pmby the_autopilot
don't get a GeForce 4 MMx440 :( dont support DX9 :'(
Stiz
nor does it support directx 8 or 8.1. Its a dx7 card with T&L. Fs9 is dx9 game,
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:39 pmby Delta_
nor does it support directx 8 or 8.1. Its a dx7 card with T&L. Fs9 is dx9 game,
Actually it uses DX 8.1 graphics and DX 9.0 sounds.
Re: Computer upgrades...woohoo.
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Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:47 pmby the_autopilot
Actually it uses DX 8.1 graphics and DX 9.0 sounds.
Which makes it a dx9 game overall because it needs dx9 in some form to work at its fullest.
Of course, you can run fs9 on ageforce 4 mx card....don't exspect miracles.