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Guest iFLYrc
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in System Hardware: PC | MOBO | RAM | CPU | HDD | SSD | PSU etc

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I have an old built up computer that has the following equipment:- Pentium 4 processor (2.4 ghz)- U8568 PRO motherboard- AGP slot (4x)- 512 megs RAM- GeForce 400 MX (32meg) Video CardI know this is an old system but it runs FS9 pretty good. I would like to start upgrading the system with a new video card that will allow me to see water reflections (old cad won't show water reflections). Next I will upgrade the RAM to 1 Gig.So, what is a good video card to upgrade to? Do I have to stay with an AGP card or can I use a PCI card in one of the vacant PCI slots?iFLYrc

Start with the upgrade to 1GB of RAM.You need an AGP card...PCI just can't carry the bandwidth for decent 3D graphics. Which card will depend on your power supply. Probably an nVidia 6800 card is a good choice with a 4x capable mobo...but if that PC only has a 300W PS, you very well may need a bigger one.I have no idea what sort of mobo that is...but it'd be a good idea to check with the manufacturer to see if there's a new BIOS available.RegardsBob ScottATP IMEL Gulfstream II-III-IV-VSantiago de Chile

Bob Scott | President and CEO, AVSIM Inc
ATP Gulfstream II-III-IV-V

Sys1 (MSFS20+24/XPlane12+11): AMD 9800X3D, water 2x240mm, MSI MPG X670E Carbon, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, nVidia RTX4090FE
Alienware AW3821DW 38" 21:9 GSync, 2x4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2x2TB Samsung 990 SSD, EVGA 1000P2 PSU, 12.9" iPad Pro
Thrustmaster TCA Boeing Yoke, TCA Airbus Sidestick, Twin TCA Airbus Throttle quads, PFC Cirrus Pedals, Coolermaster HAF932 case

Sys2 (P3Dv5/v4): i9-13900KS, water 2x360mm, ASUS Z790 Hero, 32GB GSkill 7800MHz CAS36, ASUS RTX4090
Samsung 55" JS8500 4K TV@60Hz, 3x 2TB WD SN850X 1x 4TB Crucial P3 M.2 NVME SSD, EVGA 1600T2 PSU
Fiber link to Yamaha RX-V467 Home Theater Receiver, Polk/Klipsch 6" bookshelf speakers, Polk 12" subwoofer, 12.9" iPad Pro
PFC yoke/throttle quad/pedals with custom Hall sensor retrofit, Thermaltake View 71 case, Stream Deck XL button box

Sys3 (DCS/P3Dv4/ATS/ETS): AMD 7800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon, Noctua NH-D15S, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, EVGA RTX3090
Alienware AW3420DW 34" 21:9 GSync, Corsair HX1000i PSU, 4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2TB Samsung 970Evo Plus,
TM TCA Officer Pack, Saitek combat pedals, TM Warthog, TM RS300 FF wheel/pedals, Coolermaster HAF XB case

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