Have you tried checking if there are any upgrades to the FSX versions free or for a small fee.

Thanks for this tip I think FSX may be making a dent in my wallet soon :( But now I finally have that excuse to switch to ASE!

For what I know, adding 2 GB is good BUT... make sure the supplemental 2 GB sticks are exactly the same models as the old ones. Even better replace your 2 x 1 GB sticks with 2 x 2 GB sticks.The specialists in hardware in this forum will tell you that using only 2 memory slots gives a better result in speed than using the 4 memory slots. I don't have the experience to back up this statement but the experienced users in hardware will confirm this.

What DDR2 RAM would you suggest purchasing? I'd like to find a specific manufacturer that has high quality RAM if I'm going to replace the two sticks currently in my computer

I think some of the Carenado planes will work but BE ADVISED, you will suffer a performance loss because they are not native FSX models (models compiled/created via SDK standards, just trust me when I say always buy native FSX planes)

How much of a loss should be expected? I can already sense I'll be buying new native FSX planes immediatelyThanksAlex

Thanks for this tip I think FSX may be making a dent in my wallet soon :( But now I finally have that excuse to switch to ASE!What DDR2 RAM would you suggest purchasing? I'd like to find a specific manufacturer that has high quality RAM if I'm going to replace the two sticks currently in my computerHow much of a loss should be expected? I can already sense I'll be buying new native FSX planes immediatelyThanksAlex

You can always use the default FSX aircraft whilst you wallet gets a feed, don't worry there is plenty to learn, have you studied Nicks set up guide? http://www.simforums.com/forums/forum_post...=29041&PN=1

You can always use the default FSX aircraft whilst you wallet gets a feed, don't worry there is plenty to learn, have you studied Nicks set up guide? http://www.simforums.com/forums/forum_post...=29041&PN=1

Well I got FSX installed earlier tonight then immediately went to Nick's set up guide for FSX with Win7 64 bit, then I got *******'s Shader 3.0 mod just to squeeze out any performance I can get. I have to say that I predict FS9 being uninstalled within the next two years. My frames are ~45 with defaults set to what Nick has. I'll begin to feed in the addons slowly and see what happens.I do have one remaining question about joystick configuration. My Saitek Aviator 02 used to be able to use the hat switch to pan and a small button on the bottom to work the elevator trim. In FSX panning does not seem to work as it did in FS9. Does anybody know about this?ThanksAlex

Thanks for this tip I think FSX may be making a dent in my wallet soon :( But now I finally have that excuse to switch to ASE!What DDR2 RAM would you suggest purchasing? I'd like to find a specific manufacturer that has high quality RAM if I'm going to replace the two sticks currently in my computerHow much of a loss should be expected? I can already sense I'll be buying new native FSX planes immediatelyThanksAlex

Better go and ask this question in the hardware forum in this site. (mobo, ram, cpu and other hardware).I have Corsair 4Gb-800 DDR2 PC-6400 memory.

I do have one remaining question about joystick configuration. My Saitek Aviator 02 used to be able to use the hat switch to pan and a small button on the bottom to work the elevator trim. In FSX panning does not seem to work as it did in FS9. Does anybody know about this?

Might want to try manually setting up the hat switch in FSX control preferences. The hat switch certainly should pan the views in FSX, it definitely does so with my Saitek Cyborg EVO stick. I have manually put the elevator trim on that stick too, and that works okay.Al

Better go and ask this question in the hardware forum in this site. (mobo, ram, cpu and other hardware).I have Corsair 4Gb-800 DDR2 PC-6400 memory.

I'm starting to see that Corsair RAM is the popular choice around here and I think I'll need to pick that up since my 2GB is currently causing somewhat slow loading times

Might want to try manually setting up the hat switch in FSX control preferences. The hat switch certainly should pan the views in FSX, it definitely does so with my Saitek Cyborg EVO stick. I have manually put the elevator trim on that stick too, and that works okay.Al

Thanks I'll tinker around with that for a bit and see what I can do. But for now I would have to say I am very happy with FSXAlex

I'm starting to see that Corsair RAM is the popular choice around here and I think I'll need to pick that up since my 2GB is currently causing somewhat slow loading timesThanks I'll tinker around with that for a bit and see what I can do. But for now I would have to say I am very happy with FSXAlex

The real answer to panning is called "TrackIR" put on your wish list particularly with FSX and its emphasis on Virtual Cockpits. :(

The real answer to panning is called "TrackIR" put on your wish list particularly with FSX and its emphasis on Virtual Cockpits. :(

I've always wanted TrackIR but thought of how goofy I would look with that little device clipped to my hat :( I think FSX is going to considerably add to my upgrades budget but it is definitely worth it so farAlex

I've always wanted TrackIR but thought of how goofy I would look with that little device clipped to my hat :( I think FSX is going to considerably add to my upgrades budget but it is definitely worth it so farAlex

That's why you avoid the hat clip thingy and go with the track clip pro - clips on the side of your headset! Plus it has better receiversThe clip is 40 bucks I think but I'd get the TIR 5 bundle it comes with ithttp://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/02-pro...ckClip-PRO.html

That's why you avoid the hat clip thingy and go with the track clip pro - clips on the side of your headset! Plus it has better receiversThe clip is 40 bucks I think but I'd get the TIR 5 bundle it comes with ithttp://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/02-pro...ckClip-PRO.html

I don't use the headset clip because I don't use a head set and I don't need yet another cable from my computer desk to my chair joystick and throttle are enough. As for looking a fool so what but I usually take my hat off before leaving my computer room/study. :(