I currently have an E6700 CPU and want faster texture loading of MegaScenery sceneries in FSX, faster loading of airports after clicking the Fly Now button, and of course a higher frame rate when landing at busy airports with full of 3rd party AI traffic. Would upgrading to a quad core improve the performance in all these mentioned areas in FSX? What about upgrading to a 9800 GX2 video card as obviously loading airports would be faster with a faster video card but would I see improvements in the rest of the areas I mentions in FSX or does FSX not support SLI? I already have 4GB RAM, 8800 Ultra, non-SLI motherboard, and a 150GB Raptor in my system.

Correction on my previouse post: I meant to say that obviously a faster video card would NOT be faster at loading airports in FSX.

Hi,I would recommend the Q9450 over the 9800 GX2. You still have a very decent video card. More cores means less stuttering and faster loading, meaning less blurries. All a video card does in FSX is provide the shader effects. I would go for the Q9450 anyday.Regards,

I would upgrade the CPU. Check your motherboard for compatibility.