Another: Looking at new vid card.......

[scoutII]

This is my system:
<table border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Operating System</td><td width="4%">
</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">System Model</td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%">Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (build 2600)</td><td width="4%">
</td><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%">No details available</td></tr> <tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Processor ^a</td><td width="4%">
</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Main Circuit Board ^b</td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%">2.40 gigahertz Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
64 kilobyte primary memory cache
4096 kilobyte secondary memory cache</td><td width="4%">
</td><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%">Board: ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5N32-E SLI PLUS 1.XX
Bus Clock: 266 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD ASUS P5N32-E SLI PLUS ACPI BIOS Revision 0705 06/04/2007</td></tr> <tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Drives</td><td width="4%">
</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Memory Modules ^c,d</td></tr> <tr><td rowspan="5" align="left" valign="top" width="48%">300.07 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
170.39 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

SONY DVD RW AW-G170S [CD-ROM drive]
SONY DVD RW AW-G170S [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

WDC WD1500ADFD-00NLR1 [Hard drive] (150.04 GB) -- drive 1
WDC WD1500ADFD-00NLR1 [Hard drive] (150.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WMAP41550705, rev 20.07P20, SMART Status: Healthy</td><td width="4%">
</td><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%">3072 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'DIMM_A1' has 2048 MB
Slot 'DIMM_A2' is Empty
Slot 'DIMM_B1' has 2048 MB
Slot 'DIMM_B2' is Empty</td></tr> <tr><!--TD width=48%>&nbsp</TD--><td width="4%">
</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Local Drive Volumes</td></tr> <tr><!--TD width=48%>&nbsp</TD--><td width="4%">
</td><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr><td width="50%">
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</td></tr> <tr><td>c: (NTFS on drive 0)</td> <td>150.04 GB</td> <td>55.54 GB free</td></tr> <tr><td>e: (NTFS on drive 1)</td> <td>150.04 GB</td> <td>114.85 GB free</td></tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr> <tr><!--TD width=48%>&nbsp</TD--><td width="4%">
</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Network Drives</td></tr> <tr><!--TD width=48%>&nbsp</TD--><td width="4%">
</td><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%">None detected</td></tr> <tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Users <small>(mouse over user name for details)</small></td><td width="4%">
</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Printers</td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr><td align="left">local user accounts</td><td>last logon</td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top">[IMG]file:///C%7C/Program%20Files/Belarc/Advisor/System/local/images/trans.gif[/IMG] Chris</td> <td align="left"> 10/24/2009 3:24:18 PM</td> <td align="left" valign="top">(admin)</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="left">local system accounts</td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top">[IMG]file:///C%7C/Program%20Files/Belarc/Advisor/System/local/images/trans.gif[/IMG] Administrator</td> <td align="left">never</td> <td align="left" valign="top">(admin)</td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top">[IMG]file:///C%7C/Program%20Files/Belarc/Advisor/System/local/images/trans.gif[/IMG] ASPNET</td> <td align="left">never</td> <td align="left" valign="top">
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</td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top">[IMG]file:///C%7C/Program%20Files/Belarc/Advisor/System/local/images/no.gif[/IMG] HelpAssistant</td> <td align="left">never</td> <td align="left" valign="top">
</td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top">[IMG]file:///C%7C/Program%20Files/Belarc/Advisor/System/local/images/no.gif[/IMG] SUPPORT_388945a0</td> <td align="left">never</td> <td align="left" valign="top">
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<center> [IMG]file:///C%7C/Program%20Files/Belarc/Advisor/System/local/images/no.gif[/IMG] Marks a disabled account; [IMG]file:///C%7C/Program%20Files/Belarc/Advisor/System/local/images/lock.gif[/IMG] Marks a locked account </center> </td><td width="4%">
</td><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr><td>EPSON Stylus C120 Series</td> <td>on USB001</td></tr> <tr><td>Microsoft XPS Document Writer</td> <td>on XPSPort:</td></tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr> <tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Controllers</td><td width="4%">
</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#efefef" width="48%">Display</td></tr> <tr><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%">Standard floppy disk controller
NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA Controller (3x)
Primary IDE Channel [Controller]
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller]
Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller</td><td width="4%">
</td><td align="left" valign="top" width="48%">NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS [Display adapter]
ViewSonic VA2226w-3 [Monitor] (22.4"vis, s/n QTS073801663, September 2007)</td></tr></tbody></table>
Runs FSX at 24 - 35fps(locked at 35). I am happy with it but would like to see some improvement(without breaking the bank would an upgrade to a EVGA 896-P3-1171-AR GeForce GTX 275 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card help? and looking at Windows 7.

This is what the Mrs. just bought for her own comp(alot of her stuff is on mine till this shows up):
Intel Core i7 920 2.66ghz, 12GB Corsair DDR3, 1TB, DVDRW, (2) 9800GT SLI, 650W, Vista Home Premium 64 w/ Windows 7 upgrade


Thanks Chris

FSX sliders 1/2 TO 3/4 max - REX,UTX,GEX

[Bjoern]

Yep, a GTX 275 would help.

I'd give the Q6600 to the Missus and take the i7 instead. I bet she doesn't need the power anyways - unless she's an avid fan of Crysis, Far Cry 2 and other demanding stuf. :d

[stansdds]

Have you tried overclocking your processor? I have my dual core up from its stock 3.0 GHz to 3.6 GHz and that gave me a nice boost in frame rates.

[scoutII]

Is there layman's directions out there - I don't want to screw up too bad....

[scoutII]

Played with it and can run at 3.0 fine now - Would a Evga GTX275 superoverclocked fit on this motherboard? and installed a 950 watt power unit...Thanks

[harleyman]

Your 8800 card is fine(spell that will work) for FSX actually with all your other components..


That CPU needs to be at least 3.4 for best results..

FSX never needs killer graphic cards, as its always killing your processor..

BUT a 275 would be nice to have...

If your mobo has one PCIE slot it will work...If you have the room and length for it....


I would get a ATI 4890 and save some money myself....

[scoutII]

New GTX 275 superclocked and OCed the Quad to 2.8 and now running at 35 locked and ooh the eye candy is so nice and smooth now - Thanks

[harleyman]

New GTX 275 superclocked and OCed the Quad to 2.8 and now running at 35 locked and ooh the eye candy is so nice and smooth now - Thanks

Thats great news....:ernae:

[scoutII]

Now to work on a i7......3.2 something.....

[scoutII]

OK - Looking for/at a i7 3.33(talk to me....) - would this fit my motherboard? or should I bump that up too? Waiting for some answers:ernae: Chris

[Sixghost]

No, the i7 uses a different socket, so you'll have to change MB and probably get DDR3 Ram! A pain in the butt, but that's what technology is all about, constant changes!

[scoutII]

No problem....What motherboard in the ASUS line would be best for the i7 975 Extreme edition? and going with Windows 7 pro....

[Sixghost]

The Asus P6T is a good compromise between price and quality. Or you can go for a 1156 Maximus III Formula with P55 chipset if you really want the latest hardware.

[scoutII]

Just got done looking at the Maximus III formula - Looks good -Cooling options if needed?? Thanks for the input - Chris

[harleyman]

Just make sure its the X58 Motherboard..

If you are planning to OC the CPU better get a good cooler for that CPU



The Best... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835608014




IMO

[txnetcop]

Just got done looking at the Maximus III formula - Looks good -Cooling options if needed?? Thanks for the input - Chris

Chris you cannot use the i7 965 1366 socket on an 1156 socket Maximus III
Ted

[scoutII]

Looking at the socket stuff - did you mean 975 or is the 960 the same - Thanks

[scoutII]

Asus rampage II Extreme or Asus P6T6 WS

[txnetcop]

You must use a socket 1366 motherboard for a socket 1366 cpu like the i7 965, Maximus III Formula is an 1156 socket board and totally not compatible
Ted

[scoutII]

ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard -


Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition 3.33GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor


I like KINGSTON memory....upgrading to windows 7 pro....Up to 12GB of DDR3 1333 RAM on asus rampage, is this good with 7 32 or 64, or does it matter? - and should I look at the hyper X series at kingston?? Also what the deal with single,dual or triple memory in layman terms..

Ya I should make sure the sockets match - THANKS LOL

[txnetcop]

Highly Highly recommend this:
CORSAIR DOMINATOR-GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)



This is the best memory to use with FSX and most gaming today! Also overclocks beautifully!
Ted

By the way, an instruction manual comes with the memory look at all the options and be sure and install the fan that comes with the memory!

[scoutII]

Thanks for the info - is newegg above average?

[harleyman]

Thanks for the info - is newegg above average?

Yes...Top shelf

[scoutII]

Just have to ask - since I am a Kingston fan....what compares to the corsair dominator's?? The Hyper x's?? and why would you say either pro or con - Thanks - Hope this will run FXS happily w/ some usual tweaks - Love it with the latest upgrades - and would like to see more Now to compare Newegg to my comp guys prices....Thanks for all the directions. Chris

[txnetcop]

Under rigorous testing HyperX DDR3-2000 triple-channel 6GB memory kit with a cache latency rating of 8-8-8-24 could not even keep up with Dominator GT DDR3 1600. It also could not sustain the overclock temperatures needed to maintain 4.0 Ghz on air. Of course you choose whatever suits you but I can tell you factually that Corsair Dominator GT is the best quality OC memory available. I would also mention Mushkin Redline series memory as a very close in performance to Dominator.

Two fairly good reviews of Corsair Dominator GT and HyperX
Dominator:
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/281...kit/index.html

HyperX 2000
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/302...kit/index.html

Our testing at TechCorp is much more extensive than these tests
Ted

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