My PC is almost 3 years old (Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.66Ghz) with 3Gb Ram, running XP SP3. I currently have Nvidia GeForce 7900GTX with 512Mb mem, which is ok provided I don't stress it too much.My question is this:I want to get back into FS9 as I have just received Satek yoke & pedals for my birthday. If I upgrade the graphics card to Nvidia GeForce GTX285, am I going to notice much difference (especially with a lot of AI running). Don't really want to shell out loads of money only to find there is no improvement.Thanks for any advice! :(

I would just overclock your cpu and maybe get an 8800 you don't need more then that.

Hardwater's not far off the mark, also tweak that fs9.cfg so it runs better and download nHancer for those importnat little AA type tweaks.Jobs a good 'un.

Hardwater's not far off the mark, also tweak that fs9.cfg so it runs better and download nHancer for those importnat little AA type tweaks.Jobs a good 'un.

Thanks to you both. How should I tweak fs9.cfg? What needs to be tampered with?Also why the 8800? My present card already has 512Mb memory. Is there enough of a difference to warrant the extra

The 8800 is much faster than the 7900. It's older technology! Though I suggest the 9600GT, it's a steal and you can pick one up at your local Staples or Best Buy. Get the 1gb version and make sure you have an extra 4pin or 6 pin power cable from the power supply. As far as the Fs9.cfg goes... http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/Ya...?num=1211055375 This page contains EVERYTHING you need, from setting up Ntune and your system, to the .cfg file. That Nick fella knows his stuff. Read carefully and THOROUGHLY, though. It's kinda fun!

The 8800 is much faster than the 7900. It's older technology! Though I suggest the 9600GT, it's a steal and you can pick one up at your local Staples or Best Buy. Get the 1gb version and make sure you have an extra 4pin or 6 pin power cable from the power supply. As far as the Fs9.cfg goes... http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/Ya...?num=1211055375 This page contains EVERYTHING you need, from setting up Ntune and your system, to the .cfg file. That Nick fella knows his stuff. Read carefully and THOROUGHLY, though. It's kinda fun!

Thanks for that - why do I need an extra power cable? Does the card not already come with that?

It indeed comes with the needed cable, just make sure you have a free 4 pin/6 pin power connector from you psu. Also make sure the cord can reach from the card to the power supply.

It indeed comes with the needed cable, just make sure you have a free 4 pin/6 pin power connector from you psu. Also make sure the cord can reach from the card to the power supply.

thanks for your advice & help ZachLW :-)

Glad to give some insight. Good luck!