Is this system good enough for FSX??

[fulanito_uk]

On paper it should be ok, but what does your experiance say and what tweeks should I look at doing?

Thanks so much spec's below:

Windows 7 32

[Fozzer]

...for long term reliability, I would almost double the size (power) of the PSU!......!

I need a 750 Watt PSU just to run FS 2004 reliably with an old AGP 7800 GS 256MB Graphics Card, and an ancient

[fulanito_uk]

cool i'll stick with good old fs2004, are there still any fs9 flyers out there?

[Fozzer]

cool i'll stick with good old fs2004, are there still any fs9 flyers out there?

LOL... ...!

FS 2004?.....Zillions of us problem-free, stress-free, etc-free, Happy Flight Simmers.... ...!
...mostly on Sim V, etc, Multiplayer... ...!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004...FS Navigator...and a Happy Bunny... ...!

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[Slotback]

That should work fine for FSX. It should give you very good performance although hardly the best by any means.

FSX likes quad cores (Phenom II x4 945 and 955 are fast and cheap. Core i5 750 is faster / less cheap) which will give you better performance. With FS2004 a dual (Phenom II x2, Core 2 Duo) will suffice as it does not use many cores.





450 watt should be fine although it depends on what power supply it is. Not all power supplies of equal power are in reality actually equal. IMO, try and get a PSU by a brand like CORSAIR (e.g. VX450 (450watt), HX450 (450watt) preferably more powerful like VX550 (550 watt), or HX520 (520 watt)) because "branded" is a very ambiguous term.



Corsair HX series is more expensive and modular which means you only plug in the cables into the power supply you need which aids in cable management.

[fulanito_uk]

Thanks guy, I have this pc at the moment bought it from a friend at a steal (buy first think later) so I think will use it with fs2004 at full graphics levels...

Thanks!

[olderndirt]

I need a 750 Watt PSU just to run FS 2004 reliably

Besides FS9, you should be able to power a couple of heater bars with that

[machineman9]

I would definately get a power supply with a larger wattage. I don't quite know how Paul needs 750W, but you probably do.

Try this calculator to see how much you may need

[Fozzer]

I need a 750 Watt PSU just to run FS 2004 reliably

Besides FS9, you should be able to power a couple of heater bars with that

[ShaneG_old]

I need a 750 Watt PSU just to run FS 2004 reliably

Besides FS9, you should be able to power a couple of heater bars with that

[Slotback]

Depends on what specific power supply it is.

If we're talking about high quality power supplies by CORSAIR / SEASONIC... etc, then 450 watt should be enough and should last for years.

If it's a 450 watt SHAW then it probably wouldn't last a week.

[Fozzer]

...also...

The size of the Power supply in Wattage and Amperage to ensure a steady, regulated Voltage and Current to the various components associated with the computer, without undue heat or stress, and allow for future additions adding more load to the PSU.

As with all things, a well engineered and constructed power supply unit comes expensive, and will last longer than a low-cost, propitiatory-built unit contained within many retail Computers.

Often a good reason to custom-build your own computer system, with the best components for the job, and a quality Power Supply Unit is often overlooked!.....!

Paul.....ex Sparks... ...!