Ive got some spare change and am planning on building a new PC.I will be using Windows 7 and FS 9 as my primary sim.What hardware would you recommend that would be a smooth mover.....I may also install my FSX

Ive got some spare change and am planning on building a new PC.I will be using Windows 7 and FS 9 as my primary sim.What hardware would you recommend that would be a smooth mover.....I may also install my FSX

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You've presented a very open ended question.What's your budget? How likely are you to use FSX on this new computer? What are your flying styles? Any significant addons that you are using or wish to use? What are your preferences - framerate speed, image quality, or both?Most modern computers with a half-decent graphics adapter will run W7 and FS9 with zero problems. If you have the budget for an i7-class machine, you will be in absolutely fine shape for FS9. Stay away from the true cheap-o budget computers and processors, and stay in Core2Duo and i5/i7 class of Intel machines - FS9 will appreciate it. Obviously, the faster the computer, the better it will run FSX too. I run it on my system (specs below) with no qualms or concerns. -Greg

You've presented a very open ended question.What's your budget? How likely are you to use FSX on this new computer? What are your flying styles? Any significant addons that you are using or wish to use? What are your preferences - framerate speed, image quality, or both?Most modern computers with a half-decent graphics adapter will run W7 and FS9 with zero problems. If you have the budget for an i7-class machine, you will be in absolutely fine shape for FS9. Stay away from the true cheap-o budget computers and processors, and stay in Core2Duo and i5/i7 class of Intel machines - FS9 will appreciate it. Obviously, the faster the computer, the better it will run FSX too. I run it on my system (specs below) with no qualms or concerns. -Greg

I will build it my self....$500 to $800.....I already have dvd roms,case,monitorI run PMDG panels Just Flight 777 and Wilco E170 and third party scenerys from Blue Print,Fly Tampa and Imagine Sim.Thanks

with that much?I would invest in a decent core 2 quad, some good ram, a good mobo, and A LOT of cooling. That way you can overclock your hardware...that is, if you are up to it. Overclocking is a good way to get great performance for a decent price. As for a graphics card...if you want to save...go with a 9800GT. If you are willing to spend a little extra, get a better graphics card. I am running an 8800 GTX in an otherwise new core i7 and with the settings pretty much maxed out I am running around 18 fps in the NYC area (REX, world of ai, and a 3rd party aircraft). Although I haven't noticed a significant difference in tuning FSX, the key to good fps is to tweak the settings to optimize it for your computer.Good luck!EDIT: I am thinking along the lines of a computer built for fsx, but for fs9 everything I said above should be more than adequate without overclocking.