FS PC Kaput...new build ideas

[Naki]

Untill my PC gave up a few days ago (MB gone) I was pretty happy with my existing system (AMD 4400, 2.3ghz, 3gig RAM and 1 GB 9800 GT GPU) except for some of the more sophisticated Carenado aircraft would not run too well through Orbx built up areas.

I am now loking at part new system and would like to run FSX with Orbx NZ with fairly simple aircraft (Carenado King Air 200 would be max for me) with the autogen cranked up to dense or very dense and achieve around 20 -25FPS in Orbx Auckland so I'm thinking of an I5 2500k with my existing GPU (which isnt that old) and hard drive (and maybe DVD drive)? Hard to say I guess, but would that do the job? I would like some ideas what I should be aiming for as I am no way a tech guru.

[SeanTK]

That sounds like a good plan to me based on my specs. Maybe shell out a little bit for another gig of RAM to bring it up to 4 and you'll be set. Could consider a stronger graphics card though since you can get above 1GB for a decent price these days.
Also, definitely get the "k" (unlocked) for a processor. I have mine overclocked from 3.3 to 4.8 (and it's stable both system and temperature-wise)!


My specs:
Win7 64bit
Intel i5-2500k @3.3GHz OC'd to 4.8GHz
Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 (4GB)
4GB DDR3 RAM (need to look up brand)

[Kiwikat]

You will definitely want a better graphics card. That thing is absolutely ancient now. Do not listen to those who say that graphics cards don't matter for FSX. You can get a GTX 560 Ti for a bit over 200 USD. It is many magnitudes better than the 9800.

Go for at least 8GB DDR3 1600 memory (dirt cheap).

2500k is fine, as long as you overclock.

Throw me a PM if you'd like to discuss more. :salute:

[Naki]

Thanks for the advise guys and taken on board - looking at a whole new system like the specs below but probably in the New Year - should do the job I would think? Any feedback would be appreciated especially on the GPU?

Specification:
Intel Ivy bridge Core i5 3570 3.4GHz 6M LGA1155 Processor
GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H INTEL Z77 IVY BRIDGE PCI-E3.0 Motherboard
GIGABYTE All Digital Power Engine: Digital Voltage, Frequency and Phase Control
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel High Definition Audio, Support for S/PDIF Out
2 Front USB 3.0 ports, 4 Rear USB 3.0 ports, 4 Rear USB 2.0 ports
Gigabyte LAN, Broadband Ready
Strontium Hynix 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600MHz CL9 Memory
Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive
24x Speed internal DVD Write
AMD Radeon HD7770 PCI-E 3.0 1GB GDDR5 Graphic Card
Antec Three Hundred Two Unbeatable Gaming Case
Acbel IPower G600 550W (Max 600W) 80Plus Power Supply

[anthony31]

It may be an expensive purchase but a SSD is a lovely thing. I just put in a 480GB model (OCZ brand which I was able to pick up for about $300) and the difference in load speeds is astonishing.

[Kiwikat]

Everyone is still recommending nvidia over ati. I would spend a bit more money for a Nvidia 560 Ti if you could.

I have no clue who Acbel is, I would probably look for a more reputable power supply manufacturer. Look for something with a GOLD efficiency rating. Haven't heard of that memory manufacturer either. Look for something with low latency.