Hi there,I'm thinking about getting FSX, since prices have dropped for the standard edition and there are some work in progress aircraft and sceneries that I don't want to miss.I mainly plan to fly to small/mid size airports, which should perform better than mega hubs do. I already struggle sometimes with those even in FS9.My hardware: E6850 3,0GHz not overclocked, 8800GTS 320mb, 2GB DDR-800 RAM on Windows XP 32.The demo runs pretty smooth, even with better graphics, but hasn't gotten any of the patches released so far if I'm right.So, would my PC be good enough to handle FSX at, say, low to decent graphic settings? I'd like to average around 20-25 frames for the most time.Thanks in advance.

Hi there,I'm thinking about getting FSX, since prices have dropped for the standard edition and there are some work in progress aircraft and sceneries that I don't want to miss.I mainly plan to fly to small/mid size airports, which should perform better than mega hubs do. I already struggle sometimes with those even in FS9.My hardware: E6850 3,0GHz not overclocked, 8800GTS 320mb, 2GB DDR-800 RAM on Windows XP 32.The demo runs pretty smooth, even with better graphics, but hasn't gotten any of the patches released so far if I'm right.So, would my PC be good enough to handle FSX at, say, low to decent graphic settings? I'd like to average around 20-25 frames for the most time.Thanks in advance.

If you think the demo runs good enough, you should definitely get FSX. But get the Deluxe version, it's the standard version simmers! FSX is so much more fun when flying VFR, low and slow.

If someone planning to build your system asked me if it would be OK for FSX.. I'd say no.But if you're happy with how the Demo runs, you'll be happy with a SP2 patched retail version.Now.. considering the type of flying you mention.. AND that you WILL be going after add-ons... you CANNOT get the standard edition. The extra.. models in the deluxe version are worthy of being stand-alone payware, and many of their gauges are used by add-ons. You might as well get the gold edition. There will not be another FS for years.. (and even when it comes out, it might be a mess), so FSX is it for the distant future. Consider the years that you'll be enjoying it.. consider the amount of money you'll likely spend on hardware upgrades over those years.. and difference in cost between the standard and gold editions is nil.

If someone planning to build your system asked me if it would be OK for FSX.. I'd say no.But if you're happy with how the Demo runs, you'll be happy with a SP2 patched retail version.Now.. considering the type of flying you mention.. AND that you WILL be going after add-ons... you CANNOT get the standard edition. The extra.. models in the deluxe version are worthy of being stand-alone payware, and many of their gauges are used by add-ons. You might as well get the gold edition. There will not be another FS for years.. (and even when it comes out, it might be a mess), so FSX is it for the distant future. Consider the years that you'll be enjoying it.. consider the amount of money you'll likely spend on hardware upgrades over those years.. and difference in cost between the standard and gold editions is nil.

FSX is CPU hungry. I have E8500 they are easy to overclock, take it up to 3.5GHZ or greater and you will have an upgrade for improved FSX performance for free!

I only went for the Standard edition, I only use payware addons such as PMDG, RealAir, Level D etc, as well as REX. I have no problems with any of my addons due to only buying the standard edition (might with the freeware addons but I wouldnt know). I dont fly the standard aircraft, so I saw no point in paying extra for aircraft I wouldnt use, not particulary bothered about losing out on an extra 5 detailed airports either, and never fly the missions. But when I bought it the price difference was bigger.Before my upgrade to a Q9650, I had an E6750 overclocked to 3.2GHz on default voltage, it ran FSX ok with most addons as long as I didnt demand too much from it with the graphics sliders.

Deluxe is $29.99 at Best Buy.. Standard is $19.99.. GOLD edition is $39.99You'll be using it for years.. Go Gold :(Edit: I bought deluxe when it FIRST came out... and then bought Acceleration when it FIRST came out...Soooooo.. I pretty much paid $120.00 for the Gold edition.. LOL

Hi there,I'm thinking about getting FSX, since prices have dropped for the standard edition and there are some work in progress aircraft and sceneries that I don't want to miss.I mainly plan to fly to small/mid size airports, which should perform better than mega hubs do. I already struggle sometimes with those even in FS9.My hardware: E6850 3,0GHz not overclocked, 8800GTS 320mb, 2GB DDR-800 RAM on Windows XP 32.The demo runs pretty smooth, even with better graphics, but hasn't gotten any of the patches released so far if I'm right.So, would my PC be good enough to handle FSX at, say, low to decent graphic settings? I'd like to average around 20-25 frames for the most time.Thanks in advance.

Your video memory might be too low. Can u invest in upgrading it?

Oops, never mind.

Thanks for all your help, I just got FSX.I'd like to know...1) if there are recommendable nHancer settingsand2) useful tweaks

Thanks for all your help, I just got FSX.I'd like to know...1) if there are recommendable nHancer settingsand2) useful tweaks

Here you will find all you need to know.

Thanks, looks good