Overkill Rig?

[wlix261]

I am considering a new PC to run my FSX and IvAp
Is this config an overkill? .. or would it be OK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227210
Intel Core i7 960(3.2GHz)64 bit Quad-Core Processor
12GB DDR3 1600
1.5TB SATAII
ATI Radeon HD5870 1GB
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

[Slotback]

No such thing as overkill.




12gb is overkill though. Get 6gb.

[wlix261]

Is 12GB overkill becuse FSX doesnt use it? whta the max FSX uses?

[Slotback]

Yes.

6gb of memory should be optimum.

[OVERLORD_CHRIS]

except for the ram and graphics card, that is what I have

[Thud]

Well upon reading the comments...
You probably could build a comp with the same stuff for half the price.

[wlix261]

Through the OEM website, I ran a configuration (with only 6 GB RAM as recomended by everyone here; this saves 18% below the cost of the sys originally chosen. Would this run well?

[list][*] MS Windows 7 Home Premium - 64-Bit
CoolerMaster HAF 922 Mid Tower Gaming Case - Black
ASUS P6T SE Mobo
Intel

[Slotback]

Yes.

In my opinion you should save money and just have good quality air cooling instead of water.