July 16, 201015 yr Hi all, I currently am using a single gtx 260 sc for fsx. I want to add a second monitor and could actually install one on my 260. But I really can't afford a hit on fps by doing this. Trying to figure out the best route to take. Should I install another gtx 260 sc in sli mode or get a gtx 480 and use the 260 for the second monitor.I'm running a I7-920 stock w/6gb at 1600. I need to overclock but don't have the nerve too..... :( Just wanted some opinions on that. Thanks!Mike Mike Teel KMGM
July 16, 201015 yr Hi all, I currently am using a single gtx 260 sc for fsx. I want to add a second monitor and could actually install one on my 260. But I really can't afford a hit on fps by doing this. Trying to figure out the best route to take. Should I install another gtx 260 sc in sli mode or get a gtx 480 and use the 260 for the second monitor.I'm running a I7-920 stock w/6gb at 1600. I need to overclock but don't have the nerve too..... :( Just wanted some opinions on that. Thanks!MikeHi Mike,Your FSX will work a lot better with a 480 GTX. Even a 460 GTX would be an improvement over a 260 GTX SLI, by a significant margin. Don't be afraid of overclocking, at least up to the 4GHZ level, provided you make provision for adequate cooling. Now that, combined with a new graphics setup would rock your world.Stephen
July 16, 201015 yr Author Hi Stephen, thanks for the reply. I'll take your advice and get a gtx 480. I've got to take the plunge and go ahead and try to overclock. Never have tried it. If I could get at least 3.6ghz i'd be happy with that. I'm using a CoolerMaster V8 for the hsf. Hopefully that'll do the trick for cooling.Mike Mike Teel KMGM
July 16, 201015 yr Hi Stephen, thanks for the reply. I'll take your advice and get a gtx 480. I've got to take the plunge and go ahead and try to overclock. Never have tried it. If I could get at least 3.6ghz i'd be happy with that. I'm using a CoolerMaster V8 for the hsf. Hopefully that'll do the trick for cooling.MikeFor a few bucks more than the price of 1x GTX 480 you could get 2x GTX 470 in SLI (yes, I know, FSX does not surpport SLI). With this, you should get "similar" performance in FSX as the GTX 480 and completely destroy the GTX 480 in most other games. lol Ark -------------------------- I9 9900K @ 5ghz / 32GB G.Skill (Samsung B) / Aorus Master Mobo / EVGA GTX 2080Ti FTW 3
July 17, 201015 yr Author For a few bucks more than the price of 1x GTX 480 you could get 2x GTX 470 in SLI (yes, I know, FSX does not surpport SLI). With this, you should get "similar" performance in FSX as the GTX 480 and completely destroy the GTX 480 in most other games. lolHello Ark, thanks for the suggestion. I'm currently only playing FSX on my pc. All my other gaming is done on my Xbox 360. :( I've learned quick that this can be an expensive hobby... Mike Teel KMGM
July 18, 201015 yr I've learned quick that this can be an expensive hobby...Ain't that the truth! LOL Ark -------------------------- I9 9900K @ 5ghz / 32GB G.Skill (Samsung B) / Aorus Master Mobo / EVGA GTX 2080Ti FTW 3
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