Is This Computer Good for FS9???

[emiliocardenasr 0]

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[Kosta 122]

It will absolutely kill FS9.

[emiliocardenasr 0]

LOL thanks Word Not Allowed.BTW, how far I can overclock this CPU?Are there simple steps to do this?Thanks.

[Kosta 122]

I managed 3,7 (STABLE) with my watercooling. It would probably go over 4,0, I even managed to boot into windows, but wasn't cold enough to keep stable with prime95.Even if I told you simple steps, you wouldn't be able to achieve it by these steps. You either have to know all the steps, or just don't do it.Steps are (in short!):- turn off power management for cpu- fsb freq- pci freq- pcie freq- vcore voltage- nb voltage- ram voltage- ram speed- ram timingsWATCH YOUR TEMPERATURES.Happy ocing and don't burn your CPU or Mobo.Used to run 3,5, all was peachy, but then I realized, that for the power consumption difference, it just didn't pay off performancewise. I never noticed the change, especially in FS9. C&C demo and FS9, now at stock speed, work absolutely great. And besides, its colder and eats less energy.

[Kosta 122]

Oh btw. check here about overclocking, there are couple of really good guides:http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/index.php

[emiliocardenasr 0]

Word Not Allowed, which OS do you recommend?Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows XP Professional Upg. Serv. Pack 2Microsoft Windows XP Pro Edition OEM Version & SP2 and Express Vista Upgrade CouponMicrosoft Windows XP Professional x64 OEM wExpress Vista Upgrade CouponMicrosoft Windows Vista Ultimate Signature Edition Upgrade - DVDReally appreciate your comments!!!Thanks in Advance.Emilio

[Kosta 122]

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2 integrated). Don't go Vista.