I have FSX running ok, but the occasional scenery spikes and stutters are really starting to get old. I have my frame rate locked at 25. I use Nhancer with NickN settings, but it doesn't seem to make a whole lot of difference. Just about the only real difference I can tell is with the anti aliasing settings. Sometimes I have forgotten to set up Nhancer after a restart of my computer, and when I fly in FSX, other than a little sharper textures, there doesn't seem to be much of a performance difference, with or without Nhancer.
Edit: Also, forgot to add, When I have 'aircraft cast shadows on itself' turned on, it hits my system pretty hard, and when the shadows are showing, they are always jaggie and broken up.
I am thinking I need a updgrade of my CPU. My current CPU is an Intel Core2 DUO E4500 @ 2.2 Ghz, at 800 Mhz speed. For a video card, I am using a 1 GB 9500 GT. Windows Vista 32 bit. My computer is a Dell Vostro 400. It's nothing fancy, but I got it brand new for a very good price from a friend who's business was closing. It has so far been a very good computer with very little problems.
I do not have any experience with processors, and not sure what to get. So here goes with my questions, lol.
Since my system is a 32 bit, do I have to get another 32 bit processor, or is that only associated with my Operating system?
Should a 2.8 or 3.0 Ghz be enough to run FSX smoothly?
Can I replace a 800 Mhz chip with a 1033 Mhz chip?
I am assuming I will have to stay with a Intel Core2 DUO proccesor and not a I-5 or I-7 processor?
Would I be better off installing a new motherboard and chip? If so, will I need to re-install my Operation System, and if so, would I be better to install Windows 7?
Sorry for all the questions, and I hope I did make some sense. I have replaced most parts on computers over the years, but never the processor or motherboard. I don't have the finances right now to buy or build a new computer, I am hoping I can breathe some new life into the one I have.
Thanks for your time.
Brian
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