How bad is my PC?

[jetprop]

I wondered one day:how bad is my PC?
I know its pretty bad for FSX.

but these are the specs i know:

OS: windows 7 home premium 64x bit.
CPU: AMD athlon II X3 (425 triple core processor)
Memory: 3GB DDR2
HDD: 320GB
GC: nivada geforce 9200 intergrated.

I run FSX at medium/high settings at 4-12,9-16 or 16-20 depending on the aircraft+location.

Could I get more out of it or am I already at max for FSX?

(ps:I WONT overclock.)
PSS:I also have an external memory thing,don't know how   much it is tough.

[ArcticFox]

You could get more out of it with an improved fsx.cfg file

[BrandonF]

http://www.venetubo.com/fsx.html

Enter your computer specs as asked for and run your FSX cfg through this tool. Could help improve your FPS. Also, some optimized display settings always help. (ie: Don't use bloom, no scenery ground shadows, lower cloud coverage, low AI traffic, etc...things that won't make a huge difference.)

I have an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E7200, an NVIDIA GeForce 9500GT, and 8GB RAM...with all the optimizing I've done to my CFG (not just with the tool, but also custom tweaks) and settings, I get around 15-30 FPS, depending on location. Our lower end computers won't get us the best FPS out there, but there are certainly things that can be done to get the most out of them. FSX is very demanding.

[jetprop]

I already did that but I forgot to do it again after I knew my specs,thanks for the reminder.

[BrandonF]

I already did that but I forgot to do it again after I knew my specs,but what would my GC fall under?

Your card would fit under the GeForce 9 series or equivalent option.

[jetprop]

Thanks.

Now i need to try and find out how to use the external FPS limiter.

[Jetranger]

Last Month I decided to stick more RAM ( memory sticks) in my computer, my new computer came with 6GB, and I still had 2 Slots left in my motherboard - and the specs said it was good for up to 16GB of Ram,, so off to the puter store I went ( Micro- Center) - web link ------} http://www.microcenter.com/

[BrandonF]

Thanks.

Now i need to try and find out how to use the external FPS limiter.

It's funny...I tried using it, but never got a noticeable improvement in FPS. I'd try locking FSX's FPS at 30 and see what kind of performance you get. If it's stuttery, I'll help you out with the external limiter. Tweaking FSX involves taking one step at a time.

[jetprop]

Thanks.

Now i need to try and find out how to use the external FPS limiter.

It's funny...I tried using it, but never got a noticeable improvement in FPS. I'd try locking FSX's FPS at 30 and see what kind of performance you get. If it's stuttery, I'll help you out with the external limiter. Tweaking FSX involves taking one step at a time.

[Zaku]

The integrated graphics card is the only weak point, really.  Get something decent to replace it for around $100 and FSX will run way better.  Integrated graphics will just strain the CPU, which FSX is pretty heavy on already.

[jetprop]

[quote]The integrated graphics card is the only weak point, really.

[RAFSB]

I don't have a high end PC just a newer one.
HP P7 AMD Athlon Quad core 8 Gig ram and an onboard ATI 6650 graphic card.
FSX runs great.
But....I have a ATI HD 4670 1 gig graphic card that I wanted to install in the new PC....Guess what..No go. There are NO slots for a graphic card nor a sound card.
Just the same. FSX is good with the sliders set at 3/4.
I'm happy.

[Jetranger]

NOTICE : To All of you Fantastic wonderful Flight Sim Hobbyist like my Crazy Self - I see a lot of you wanting to eventually be able to upgrade your computers for whatever reason, which is Great !!

[silverserpent]

I have a Dell XPS 8300 running Win 7 64-bit Home Premium with an Intel Core I7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz with 8gigs ram and a NVIDIA GeForce GT 545.  but my problem is that on the tweak site mentioned above that i dont know what to select on the video card option.  so could someone help me out here please?

[Dave71K]

[quote]I have a Dell XPS 8300 running Win 7 64-bit Home Premium with an Intel Core I7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz with 8gigs ram and a NVIDIA GeForce GT 545.