Hello, my dear friends,So, after several years my computer "broke" and I do not plan on fixing it but I plan on.....you guessed right-- build a new one... ooooh !And, I am thnking about giving FSX a try. I have always been against FSX due to the bad experiecne I had when it came out and due to the alomost 9 out of 10 (I may be dramatizing) :Thinking: bad experiences FSX users say about the performance.But, why not?... things have changed and we now have better hardware/sofware.QUESTION: Do I need 2 hard drives or 1 hard-drive? I am thinking about still using FS9 with Windows XP and FSX with Windows 7, but again, what's the best way to go? One or 2 hard-drives. And, since I'm building the system myself how will I boot into the OS of my choice? Your advice is greatly appreciated Thanks,John

2 drives will always be faster!Cheers,- jahman.

The more the merrier! You can even put your scenery onto another drive if you wish to, meaning: one drive for OS, one drive for FS, one drive for scenery only.

Well, all parts (excluding electricity), have been ordered and are en-route to build an all new FSX System.... $3,560 U.S. spent... I hope I do not regret it ! I have been, perhaps, the number 1 anti-FSX "fan" for the past 5 years. I hope (and I only hope), I don't regret it. If things go well, great! if they don't, not only will I return every part purchased but I will launch a massive campaign against FSX and flight sim, but I will also request that all FSX-related forums be closed completely.O'Key, fine I won't request that all forums be closed...I'll just sit back and cry with all you FSX fans :Tounge: Anyways, happy flying everyone !!!Juan

So what are the specs?!? Love to hear what you decided on.

So what are the specs?!? Love to hear what you decided on.

Hi Tim (and sim friends), Well I decided for these parts: X2 Western Digital VelociRaptor WD4500HLHX 450GB 10000 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s....Thermaltake Spedo Black Full-T Case w/230mm....ASUS Sabertooth X58 Intel X58 LGA1366 Motherboard....Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64Bit...EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SC 1536MB GDDR5 PCIe...Thermaltake TMG HD1 3.5 HD Drive Cooler w/LED....Corsair Hydro H70 CPU Liquid Cooler...Thermaltake TG1 Extreme High Grade Thermal Grease ...GameCom 367 Gaming Headset Closed Ear...Intel I950 OC to 4.20GHz...6GB of Tri-ChannelRAM, Domminator GT 7-7-7-20... Termaltake 1,000W Power Supply...CH newest Yoke...Staike Pedals...And $1,500 worth of the best FSX add-ons to current date.Well, not to brag (I know many people have better systems that mine), but this is what I can afford...My only concern is how do I set-up the 2 hard drives...How do I install the OS, and other software , and how to corectly instal them on the Motherboard.Thanks,John