Getting ready to try FSX again and need alil advise

[mytincantruck]

Well after FSX first came out I didnt like it. or better off it did not like my machine. I have since updated to 4 Gigs of ram and a new Motherboard which supports my 3 gig Dual (not Duo) Cope processor. I have a EVGA 9800 GT PCIe vid card w 512 on board. Yeah its not the best of the best but it works. I was wondering what is really essential and needed for FSX and should I install FSX Acceleration as wll. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[harleyman]

First off you never said what your processor was........Or maybe you did...You have a 3.0 processor? A dual?

You tell us that we can give you better realistic expecations..

You need to install Acceleration or both the FSX Service Packs ....

At 3.0 with both Service Packs installed and a 9800 GT (512) you shoild expect not to shabby performance from FSX..There are tweaks you can use to lighten the processor load.It can take a few days to really dial it in, but we can help with that process...

Have a look around these top three threads here..They all pertain to tweaking , add-ons, and the such...

If you need some help..We are here...


BTW..Can you be more specific on your CPU???



FSX loves about 3.2 to 3.6 Ghz....

[datter]

FSX loves about 3.2 to 3.6 Ghz....

As some of us are still working towards on a nightly basis.

[harleyman]

As some of us are still working towards on a nightly basis.

LOL.......I'm sorry..........:Banane57:

[mytincantruck]

My Processor is a Dual Core 3 Gig Intel

[harleyman]

My Processor is a Dual Core 3 Gig Intel

I'm sorry..but I'm still lost...

Mine is a E8600...3.33Ghz--- 2 cores

Datters is a Q 6600....2.4Ghz---- 4 cores

If you right click on the computer icon on your desktop and then select properties it will tell you all the info about your computer and your CPU

[mytincantruck]

Here is Everything I can find on my Processor

Model: Intel Pentium D 930 Presler 3.0GHz
2 x 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Dual-Core Processor
Brand Intel Processors
Type Desktop Series Pentium D Model BX80553930
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
Tech Spec Core Presler Multi-Core Dual-Core Name Pentium D 930
Operating Frequency 3.0GHz
FSB 800MHz
L2 Cache 2 x 2MB
Manufacturing Tech 65 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Threading Support No
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, EM64T
Voltage 1.25-1.4V
Thermal Power 95W
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included
Manufacturer Warranty Parts 3 years limited Labor 3 years limited


Any other info needed?

[datter]

Datters is a Q 6600....2.4Ghz---- 4 cores

You are still doing it.

[harleyman]

Ahhh I see... its pentium....You should have not to much problems then...

Thanks..I was just curious mostly..

have you loaded FSX yet? If so hows it going so far?

[mytincantruck]

FSX is loaded and running No Service packs or acceleration. Debating if I want to just do the service packs or Acceleration.

[harleyman]

Well reguardless you need the service packs....But Acceleration disk has both SP's on the disk and they auto install with Acceleration...

BUT You get some cool missions and planes with it too ..

Acceleration did not do well and I removed it weeks ago...No problems with SP 1 and 2 though..Strange

[langshan]

Hi Harleyman,

Was following this one for a bit. I noticed you removed Acceleration. I did the same thing. (removed acceleration) and I have just SP1 on it. I have heard that you don't need SP2. Is this true?

Tks.

Mike
aka the "langshan"

Well reguardless you need the service packs....But Acceleration disk has both SP's on the disk and they auto install with Acceleration...

BUT You get some cool missions and planes with it too ..

Acceleration did not do well and I removed it weeks ago...No problems with SP 1 and 2 though..Strange

[harleyman]

Hey Mike... I have it installed..(SP 2) I have never heard where not to..Some people do not install it for different reasons..

Here is what ACES says about it.....

Flight Simulator X Service Pack 2 addresses these post-release customer concerns (see the Readme file for details):

• Multiplayer compatibility with Flight Simulator X: Acceleration
• DirectX 10 preview

IMPORTANT: If you have already installed Flight Simulator X: Acceleration expansion pack, do not install Service Pack 2.
IMPORTANT: You must install Service Pack 1 before installing Service Pack 2.
Notes:

• Service Pack 2 does not include the code updates required to use the new Flight Simulator X: Acceleration aircraft. You must purchase and install Flight Simulator X: Acceleration to use those aircraft.
• After you have installed Service Pack 2, you will be able to play multiplayer games only with users who have installed either Service Pack 2 or Flight SimulatorX: Acceleration.

[langshan]

Hi Harleyman,

I had installed SP1 and SP2. When I bought Acceleration, the program asked to de-install SP2 which it did, and then Acceleration was installed. Recently due to some problems with FX10, I removed Acceleration leaving me with just SP1. I might go ahead and try to re-install Acceleration and see what happens.

Thanks.

Mike

[harleyman]

Go ahead..it won't hurt a thing...It a tad unclear as to its need for a non Acceleration install, but I have it and all is well...