That machine was most capable of an (only) adequate experience in FS9, but FSX was simply a no go area as everything had to be basic. The machine just would not cope.
(Yes I have just downloaded the Avsim guide mentioned in another thread before you tell me its there
)I have a local PC shop (one man band...one to one service, home visits etc) who sorts my machines out & I have spoken to him about requiring a PC that WILL run FSX, however, would I would be most appreciative of, & there is no rush I still have several weeks of saving before I get nearly enough money...what ever that may mean.
As a guide he & I were thinking
Processor....Intel I-5 but having had a very quick glace at the Avsim document its already talking an I-7
Operating System was planned to be Windows 7 but he now suggests either Windows 8 or perhaps a dual-boot with Windows & my copy of XP.
Graphics planned around a nVidia Gb card
DVD-RW either an LG or Pioneer unit
Hard Drive, most probably a 1TB Hitachi
RAM DDR3 8Gb (Kingston)
This is what I discussed with him last year with an update today.
What I would like from you who fly FSX (if it copes with that FS9 will not be a problem (& yes I am thinking of both), is a comment or three.
What set up's do you have & what settings are you able to use.
Everything is fluid & nothing decided at this stage, but I would like to be able to give him a set of minimum specs, that I know from your inputs & suggestions, will give a satisfactory gaming experience, I we (he&I) can use these as a benchmark for putting together a PC that will once & for all allow me to fly FSX other than gliding which is about all I've ever done with it...though I must say I did find the function to call up the tug most useful.
OK guy's over to you. Its probably not going to be before early May that I have anywhere near enough money to think seriously about this, which is good as he is most busy at the moment (http://www.ittogo.co.uk/).
As always you help is invited & I look forwards to suggestions.
Bob
