Hallo PeoplePlease I need a gps fix;)My dilemma....I need to upgrade the OSI currently have a Xp 32 pro 4 gig of ram(ddr2) ,Quad 9650 3.00oc @3.85 x38 intel chipsetFast enough for fsx but since I`ve installed hifi evolution (wether maker)I keep getting ctd`s,.. so more memory could helpWin Xp (32) only let you use up to 2 gig and with the Mobo ,I`m stuck with ddr2(memory)I`m better of with Xp pro (64) or go to Win 7 (64) they cost the same..Thanks a lot gang!Stef

I'm in the same boat - but if I may ask - XP 64 bit, or which version of windows 7 64 bit - home basic? premium?, professional?

I'm in the same boat - but if I may ask - XP 64 bit, or which version of windows 7 64 bit - home basic? premium?, professional?

Hi lynthetruckerWindow 7 pro has both 32&64 installwich also works in "xp mode"Stef

Win7 x64 Ultimate or Pro. If you *really* must go XP, 64bit Pro then. There is no point today any more really.

I'm using Win7 x64 Home Premium. Thats the best OS I ever used for FSX!

Win XP is great for FSX, but it's aging out as an OS in general. The new Nvidia cards don't even work with XP and FSX, Eyefinity doesn't work with it etc...I would suggest Win 7 as the way forwards, it's going to relatively future-proof you.

Is the 'XP mode' for windows 7 pro necessary for FSX? The price difference between 7 Home and the pro version (OEM) is about $40 USD. Is it worth the additional cost? Thanks.Bob..

XP mode doesn't support hardware acceleration, so don't expect to run FSX very well in XP mode. FSX runs just fine in Win 7 though. XP 64 is a waste of time. It's a niche product with little to no support. Buyer beware.

Thanks a lot People!As a side note ,if enyone has a spare time,can you show me the memory footprint of win 7 64including fsx + 150mgb +/-Thanks again..Stef

Thanks a lot People!As a side note ,if enyone has a spare time,can you show me the memory footprint of win 7 64including fsx + 150mgb +/-Thanks again..Stef

Just finished building FSX rig. W7x64 is completely stable and is the OS of choice moving forward. I use XP at the office and W7x64 at home. No contest. I fly FSX with PMDG 747-8 while watching 747 related DVDs (Angle of Attach) (ISO mounted image), on Skype while using google earth to take a detailed peek at points of interest where I fly.FSX + Win7x64 + "Hey-sus" tweaks are the ticket. See the following pic for memory usage. Memory "In Use" is really the only system memory actually used by current programs.

Just finished building FSX rig. W7x64 is completely stable and is the OS of choice moving forward. I use XP at the office and W7x64 at home. No contest. I fly FSX with PMDG 747-8 while watching 747 related DVDs (Angle of Attach) (ISO mounted image), on Skype while using google earth to take a detailed peek at points of interest where I fly.FSX + Win7x64 + "Hey-sus" tweaks are the ticket. See the following pic for memory usage. Memory "In Use" is really the only system memory actually used by current programs.

Well Scott...TANK YOUand thank you again I could`t say it betterU da man!