PREVIEW OF FSX (10)

[Saitek]

ooooh no..................

[Saitek]

Guys, here are the prices for the Ge-force 7800.  :-/

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/ ... eries.html

If that is the case - goodbye FSX.

[BFMF]

Saitek, I noticed that all the cards on the website are have  "PCI-Express' in the description.

Is it really a PCI card instead of an AGP card?

[eno]

PCI-E ....... think of PCI as a snail ...... AGP is a man running .... PCI-E is a Cheetah at full belt. High end PCI-E cards run at 16xAGP.

[Jakemaster]

Im running with PCI-Express, its very fast

[BFMF]

What's the difference between PCI and PCI-Express?

Is it the same physical slot on the motherboard, or is it something new on new motherboards? I've never heard of it before

[flyboy 28]

I really don't think Microsoft will make you go buy a

[Mobius]

Couple of things...

1.  The article is in the "Top 10 Games of 2006" and you'll notice they have the "Eclusive Announcement" thing at the top right, so they may have some new or interesting information, I personally hadn't heard (or read ) any of the material in the article before, so it was news to me.

2.  Also, I wish I had a better scanner so you could see the details in the shot, it looks like there are bump-mapped rivets and notice the coast-line is really much more detailed than before, as are the clouds.  I think it will look great, but will also be able to be run on the systems people have now.  I run FS9 on a computer at home that has a 64 Mb Video card and and old Pentium III, and it can run smoothly, without all the fancy graphics settings, and it is still a step up from FS2002, so I will definitely be getting it when it comes out, even if I can't run it full bore quite yet.

Also, if you notice, the person flying Patty Wagstaff's airplane (or what looks like it) isn't Patty Wagstaff (maybe you can't see it, but I can in the magazine).  So this is just speculation, but anyone think there is the possibility of creating your own pilot who has their stats tracked? I know X-Plane does that already, it keeps track of what you flew, where you flew, and a couple of other things.  :)

[Felix/FFDS]

Just remember, the article doesn't really have anything "new" that MS hasn't already revealed:


Tom Gibson's posting on the Microsoft FS-X presentation

[Soulmoon]

Meh. If microsoft expects the 7800 requirement to stick, they are kidding themselves. Virtually the entire existing "off shelf" computer market wouldn't qualify, much less any laptop I can think of outside of MAYBE some of the 6k Alienware gaming laptops.

I don't think that's gonna stick.

[eno]

Just remember, the article doesn't really have anything "new" that MS hasn't already revealed:


Tom Gibson's posting on the Microsoft FS-X presentation

I've seen the presentation at the International Flightsim Convention in Blackpool UK. The guys were very evasive when asked about the slides showing enviromental enhancments and wether they were for FS10. There's nothing new in the article that those who have seen the presentation haven't already seen, apart from a possible release date.

For those moaning about the recommended specs ....... they seem perfectly reasonable. From what I've seen of all  M$ flightsims they will run  reasonably on the machines  current to the date of the sim , but to get the max out of the sim upgrades will be necessary. That, to be honest, is the world of Computers and gaming. When you realise that you have gained enlightenment.

[cavity]

Read the very last line at the bottom of the magazine page.  Although it may not require Vista, Im willing to bet that its going to run and look a whole lot better with it. Todd

[fleetwood77]

PC Gamer is saying Feb 06"

[simonmd]

I'd put money on it not being just for Win Vista as they'd only sell about four copies in the first year!

Even if I had the money, which I don't, I won't be getting it until at least a year after launch. Can't see any point in getting something that optimised for a new OS that's not yet been tested or released, i'll wait until they've got 'most' of the bugs out. Plus, they'll be bugger all freeware stuff for the first few months anyway.

[Alphajet_Enthusiast]

minimum quoted specs for vista

GeForce 7800
AMD64 Dualcore
1024MB RAM

Wow, I feel my heart throbbing! It was at the absolute last minute that I didnt get a Geforce 6800 SLI and got the Geforce 7800GT instead.... I even phoned the shop to change it on the last day!  :o
Good call I suppose!  :o

Fast On and Off: A Windows Vista computer starts and shuts down as quickly and reliably as a television, typically within 2 to 3 seconds. Windows Vista processes login scripts and startup programs and services in the background so you can start working right away. You'll also shut down and restart your computer less often by using the New Sleep state, a simple one-click on and off experience which not only reduces power consumption, but also delivers and protects user data.

You have to admit to this being awefully cool!  :o