[simpits-tech] new fsx machine

[Alan Murray]

Looks like my post didn't make it the first time, this
is a resend...

That seems to be running like a hog. I'm guessing that
the Vista overhead really bogs things down in 32 bit.
I can only comment that my system runs very nicely
without many problems. Make sure to cut off automatic
updates or schedule them during the off hours or you
will find your flights interrupted by them. Don't
install any Apple software as it overrides this
feature and pesters you by closing your flight to the
taskbar and asking if you want their iPod pay-per-mp3
service...

With the exception of the few problems above, FSX
Deluxe runs without a hitch nominally occupying 1.6
Gig of my memory. I've tried intentionally to get the
system to crash so I could find its boundaries by
simultaneously running ;

FSX, 
VLC playi
ng a high def movie, 
copying 10 Gig across the network (running full WPKA
encryption hashing),
Clamwin Antivirus full drive scan
and Burning a DVD
oh & running uTorrent as well.

Less than 60% of Ram used with more than 50% CPU
resources still available...making me real happy with
it.

Here's the ugly details;

Case:
Antec Nine Hundred Black Mid-Tower ATX Case with
window, no Power Supply: [$120]

Power Supply:
700W FSP ATX Power Supply, 24-pin (converts to 20),
120mm Quiet Fan, Active PFC, SLI Certified: [$150]

Processor:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600: 2.4GHz Quad Core, 1066 FSB,
8MB Cache, Socket 775, 64-bit: [$300]

GlacialTech Igloo 5072 Fan for Socket T, 2800rpm,
25dBA, 35.2CFM: [$15]

Motherboard:
EVGA 122CK-NF63-TR So.T Quad Core,nVidia 680i
SLI,1333FSB,PCI-E, Audio,2xGigLAN,DDR2,SATAII,1394:
[$180]

Memory:
Corsair Twin2X  2GB (2x1GB Matched Pair) PC-2 6400
DDR2 w/ Heat Spreaders: [$189]
Corsair Twin2X  2GB (2x1GB Matched Pair) PC-2 6400
DDR2 w/ Heat Spreaders: [$189]
(listed twice to total 4GB, I got mine as a buy 2GB
and get the next 2GB for free)

(next two 500 GB drives used seperately, no RAID setup
by preference but the system is RAID5 capable)

Seagate 500GB 7200rpm SATAII HDD, 16MB Buffer,
perpendicular recording, 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty:
[$175]

Seagate 500GB 7200rpm SATAII HDD, 16MB Buffer,
perpendicular recording, 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty:
[$175]

Lite On 20X SATA Dual Layer, DVD+-RW Drive w/software
& Lightscribe, black & beige bezel included: [$50]

nVidia GeForce 8800GTS 320MB DDR, PCI-E Video Card,
TV-Out, Dual Display: [$320]

Logitech G5 Gaming Laser Mouse, USB, 2000dpi,
on-the-fly resolution selection: [$60]

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard with 18 programmable keys
and backlit LCD, USB: [$78]

TP-Link TL-WN551G 802.11g Wireless PCI Network Adapter
Card w/ eXtended Range: [$25]

(My system is hardwired with ethernet, this card is in
case I move it at some point
heat buildup in tight
quarters due to multiple computers)

Soundcard:
Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer, OEM:
[$70]

Cambridge Soundworks 4.1 Speaker System

Cyberpower 685VA UPS w/AVR, 890 Joule surge capacity,
16-70 minutes runtime: [$80]

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64-bit on
DVD, OEM: [$220]

Acer 22" Black Wide Flat Panel LCD, 1680x1050, DVI &
DB15: [$260]


Well, that's the short of it ;)

Alan


--- Justin Messenger <jjmessenger at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Home Premium 32 bit.
> 
> 
> I figured out I can save the .cfg files to the main
> My
> documents folder then move them to the aircraft
> folders using windows explorer.
> 
> My Pc is using 3 gigs of RAM of the 4 gigs in it.
> 
> Justin
> 
> >
> >What version of Vista are you running? 32 bit or
> 64?
> >Home Premium, Media Center, or Ultimate? How much
> >RAM?
> 
> >Alan
> 
> 
> 
> --- Justin Messenger <jjmessenger at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > 
> >  Thanks for the help Ido!
> > 
> > now my next question. i installed Vista. Its
> slower
> > on
> > my machine at all basic windows tasks except
> running
> > 
> > fsx. FSX certainly likes Vista much better than
> XP.
> > However, Vista will not let me edit and save
> > flightsim
> > .cfg files! I have never had a version of windows
> > give
> > me that kind of problem before. Any ideas?
> > 
> > I did figure out that when I want to edit scenery
> > with
> > instant scenery creator in FS that i have to right
> > click on the FS shortcut and open it as an
> > administrator. Vista does not seem to like me
> > editing
> > anything, even with note pad...
> > 
> > Justin 
> > 
> 
> 


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