May 19, 201016 yr I got my new system back in March it's a Studio 540 with Intel Duo Core @ 2.93gHz slightly overclocked to 3.0gHz, 2.0GB DDR2 RAM, and sadly I must admit I did not splurge on the graphics card and I am currently running an Intel G45/G43 Express Chipset. For an integrated graphics chip it runs surprisingly well but as I am reinstalling addons into FS I do end up with frames in the low teens at busy airports with high levels of scenery. In addition texture loading times are average at best. So now I am looking into a new graphics card (not too snazzy) possibly a 9600 GT 512 MB card. It runs on a PCIe port (I have PCIe slots) but all the listings state it is DDR3. Is this a problem? Are there any other recommended cards?Thanks Alex
May 20, 201016 yr I got my new system back in March it's a Studio 540 with Intel Duo Core @ 2.93gHz slightly overclocked to 3.0gHz, 2.0GB DDR2 RAM, and sadly I must admit I did not splurge on the graphics card and I am currently running an Intel G45/G43 Express Chipset. For an integrated graphics chip it runs surprisingly well but as I am reinstalling addons into FS I do end up with frames in the low teens at busy airports with high levels of scenery. In addition texture loading times are average at best. So now I am looking into a new graphics card (not too snazzy) possibly a 9600 GT 512 MB card. It runs on a PCIe port (I have PCIe slots) but all the listings state it is DDR3. Is this a problem? Are there any other recommended cards?Thanks AlexThe type of RAM on the video card is a non-issue.I think a 9800GT or a 260GTX would be better choices, assuming the power supply can handle it.RegardsBob ScottColonel, USAF (ret)ATP IMEL Gulfstream II-III-IV-VColorado Springs, CO Bob Scott | President and CEO, AVSIM Inc ATP Gulfstream II-III-IV-V Sys1 (MSFS20+24/XPlane12+11): AMD 9800X3D, water 2x240mm, MSI MPG X670E Carbon, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, nVidia RTX4090FE Alienware AW3821DW 38" 21:9 GSync, 2x4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2x2TB Samsung 990 SSD, EVGA 1000P2 PSU, 12.9" iPad Pro Thrustmaster TCA Boeing Yoke, TCA Airbus Sidestick, Twin TCA Airbus Throttle quads, PFC Cirrus Pedals, Coolermaster HAF932 case Sys2 (P3Dv5/v4): i9-13900KS, water 2x360mm, ASUS Z790 Hero, 32GB GSkill 7800MHz CAS36, ASUS RTX4090 Samsung 55" JS8500 4K TV@60Hz, 3x 2TB WD SN850X 1x 4TB Crucial P3 M.2 NVME SSD, EVGA 1600T2 PSU Fiber link to Yamaha RX-V467 Home Theater Receiver, Polk/Klipsch 6" bookshelf speakers, Polk 12" subwoofer, 12.9" iPad Pro PFC yoke/throttle quad/pedals with custom Hall sensor retrofit, Thermaltake View 71 case, Stream Deck XL button box Sys3 (DCS/P3Dv4/ATS/ETS): AMD 7800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon, Noctua NH-D15S, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, EVGA RTX3090 Alienware AW3420DW 34" 21:9 GSync, Corsair HX1000i PSU, 4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2TB Samsung 970Evo Plus, TM TCA Officer Pack, Saitek combat pedals, TM Warthog, TM RS300 FF wheel/pedals, Coolermaster HAF XB case
May 20, 201016 yr Thanks for the advice on the RAM that had me stumped on what to do. I think the 9800 GT is what will suit my needs. Thanks!Alex
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