I wanted to report the results of some tests that I was fortunate to be able to run on a new PC with a 980X 6 core CPU running at 4.0 Ghz (CL7 memory timing) with an Nvidia 470 connected to a Matrox triple Head 2 Go. Three monitors were connected to the TH2Go for three separate windowed, independent views with a large field of view (210 deg) - the center large screen( a projector - 110" diagonal) at Zoom=.33 which provides +-45 degrees and the two side views (50" HDTVs) centered at directly sideways with +-30 degrees (Zoom = .7). Two additional monitors were running a helicopter instrument panel and a GPS display. I realize that using three independent PCs could provide even more performance but the goal here was just to see the performance with a single PC system. The Scenery settings were pretty modest but still fine for a good scene particularly when using the FlyTampa Hong Kong scenery. It was found that Vsync could be left off (providing higher frame rates) when using the TH2Go since it provides the final sync and removes the picture tearing. This system would be usable for a home cockpit that wants to keep it simple. Smoothness was also very important (particularly for hovering and high rate tail rotor turns)and internal/external limiters were shown to provide some improved fluidity. Framerates listed below were without any limiting. The monitors were also driven straight(separate video card ports) without a Th2Go using a second video card but UsePools=0 caused some artifacts and RejectThreshold had to be utilized - frame rates were also somewhat lower.NOTE: no 2D or 3D cockpit is shown - this is done with the other monitors.(3 x 1400x900 views) (Aniso=8x,AA=8xQ) Dense Scenery - Normal Autogen - test with yaw rate NOTE: Scenery Settings Med, 38,38,1,Mid 1.x, no traffic Field of View (90,60,60 - .33,.7,.7) Weather=Building Storms, TOD=day/dusk Increased Load - Light Traffic, Very Dense Scenery, More res, Water Low 2.x, Dusk ----------------------Baseline --- Inc Load-----------------------day/duskScenery Location Megascenery Seattle Downtown------ 60/45 --- 40 KSEA 34R------60/50 --- 41 KBFI 31L------- 54/44 --- 41 KRNT 33-------- 52/44 --- 47 KSEA ramp------ 53/40 --- 40FlyTampa HongKong Airport Gates 54/37---32 helipad 1------ 70/50 --- 41 helipad 2------ 71/51 --- 40Megascenery Socal KLAX 25L-------62/46 --- 40 KLAX 25R------- 64/55 --- 39 KLAX at tower-- 68/60 --- 46 KSAN 27-------- 87/85 --- 50 KPSP G1-------- 100/80 --- 55 KCRQ 6----------90/70 --- 50Aerosoft Nice, France-- 55/53 --- 40Aerosoft Monte Carlo--- 62/55 --- 41Megascenery Oahu Downtown------- 80/65 --- 55 mtns----------- 85/80 --- 54Megascenery NewYorkKLGA------------50/40--- 35Downtown------- 50/40--- 31 Tweaks Applied: UsePools=0, Matrox TH2Go ( Vsync=0), FFTF=0.05, display.cfg, from Bojote/Needham list.

...Bjorn, the thought of using a touchscreen monitor never entered my mind and is an outstanding suggestion! Are you saying that I can simply touch the various switches on the screen to activate them rather than use the mouse? If so, that would be wonderful....Thanks again!John

Hi, John. That's exactly what I'm saying :-) You drag 2D panels onto the touch screen.You need Win7, and you enter the settings for tablet pc, other than that it's plug n play. No software otherwise needed, has integrated touch keyboard for typing stuff. But starting up a heavy bird and programming the fmc like that is great fun. And it comes at a reasonable price. Bjorn

Hi Bjorn,Sorry to be gone for so long. Emergency trip to FL to help family. Thanks for the great info! I certainly am going to look into the touchscreen idea, that is a wonderful piece of information! You know, this is a great forum. Here I am, really just getting my feet wet in this hobby and all you guys are so willing to share. I'm very grateful!Take care all,John

Welcome back, John. :-) Hope you got things taken care of. Yes, this is indeed a great, helpful forum.B