Hey,I am sure your sick of hearing about the FSX and Mac world, but i am buying a brand new iMac off apple and i am wondering will i be able to run FSX, now my ordered specs are:Model: iMac 27" Processer: 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7

Ram: 16GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x4GB

Hard Drive: 2TB Serial ATA DriveGraphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5I am new to the Mac world but i feel that this is my first one that should e good, i understand to run FSx i have to use bootcamp, i will learn how to do that once i get it but i need to understand this point will FSX run smoothly? Also you have any idea if the new Microsoft Flight will run? Thanks

Hey,I am sure your sick of hearing about the FSX and Mac world, but i am buying a brand new iMac off apple and i am wondering will i be able to run FSX, now my ordered specs are:Model: iMac 27" Processer: 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7

Ram: 16GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x4GB

Hard Drive: 2TB Serial ATA DriveGraphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5I am new to the Mac world but i feel that this is my first one that should e good, i understand to run FSx i have to use bootcamp, i will learn how to do that once i get it but i need to understand this point will FSX run smoothly? Also you have any idea if the new Microsoft Flight will run? Thanks

HelloFSX will run ok but possibly on medium settings, you would get much better performance and ability to OC if you built your own PC.You would also get better performance from FSX with an good Nvidia graphics card.What is the reason for buying an iMac?

I use FSX on a 2009 Mac Pro with a slower clock ( 2.66 mhz, the 8 cores are not that helpful in FSX ) less RAM (6 GB), slower RAM (1066) and slower videocard (ATI 4870) then the OP, and FSX runs just fine, with mid-high settings, it should run quite well on the OP new iMac.

It really depends on the addons you intend to use. Your iMac is better than mine (2,8gHz i5 Quad Core, 4GB RAM, ATI 5750HD), and my performance is overall good. For FSX default it's certainly perfectly flyable with 25-30+, depending on the aircraft used (the lowest performers are the PMDH MD-11 and PMDG 747, one of the best is the LDS767). Problems start occuring when I get into dense scenery. If I put some sliders to medium, I can get 20FPS or so with the LDS767 in a fully featured NYC (FSDT KJFK, Aerosoft Manhattan X, IS KLGA, MegaSceneryEarth NYC). If I try to fy there with a PMDG aircraft however, that number will be significantly lower.To my great satisfaction, I can use the PMDG J41 quite effectively at a fully OrbX-alized Australia. Just did some tests, and although I do not run the big airports (YMML, YBBN) with full details, they are mostly perfectly useable. The only real frame hog seems to be YBBN. YMML runs exceptionally well.So in the end, it really comes down to the addons you are running. OrbX with the BN2 Islander means I can set all my settings to high, full NYC with the PMDG 747 means they are going down significantly. Tailer your FSX to what the computer can do, but overall, that iMac should be perfectly useable. Great choice! The 27" iMac is possibly the best-looking computer I have seen, and the 27" screen is dazzling. Seriously, you'll love it. I know I love mine I will say one thing: do think well before getting a Mac. Ask yourself: why am I getting a Mac? If your answer is "because of the OS, I want to use Mac OS X for this and this reason", then I wish you all the best, get the Mac. If your answer is "because PCs break down and I like the hardware", then I say get a PC. Why? Because if you buy a mac, you gotta do it for the one thing that is exclusive to the Mac: The OS! If you don't do it for the OS, then don't buy a Mac.On a sidenote, I'm a bit surprised to hear about so many people using Macs to run FSX. Never thought that would be the case, but nevertheless it's nice to hear!

I use FSX on a 2009 Mac Pro with a slower clock ( 2.66 mhz, the 8 cores are not that helpful in FSX ) less RAM (6 GB), slower RAM (1066) and slower videocard (ATI 4870) then the OP, and FSX runs just fine, with mid-high settings, it should run quite well on the OP new iMac.

HelloFor the money being spent the iMac is a poor choice for FSXBasically a laptop in disguise the graphics card is not the best choice, the HD is slow the RAM is also on the slow side.No ability to OC plus no possible upgrade path for the future.I struggle to see the attraction in buying such a limited piece of hardware if the primary use is flight simulation.Looks nice on the desk though.

HelloFor the money being spent the iMac is a poor choice for FSXBasically a laptop in disguise the graphics card is not the best choice, the HD is slow the RAM is also on the slow side.No ability to OC plus no possible upgrade path for the future.I struggle to see the attraction in buying such a limited piece of hardware if the primary use is flight simulation.Looks nice on the desk though.

Well I guess FSX is not his primary reason. I think it's safe to say that just about everybody on this forum he uses a Mac to run FSX (like me), bought the Mac in first place to work on it, not to play games. the ability to use FSX is a secondary thing. If not for FSX and two or three other games, I doubt I would have even installed Windows...That aside, my next computer is going to be a self assembled PC, because of the reasons you state: I want more hardware for the money. The iMac will not go of course, I will keep using it for work, and I will always be working on Mac OS X, not on Windows. However, the PC will be for the gaming. I will connect it to my iMac and use the iMac's screen for the PC. Thus I will get the best hardware of both worlds (nothing, not one screen I saw on any computer store shelf, manages to encompass the quality of the screen of the 27" screen. Seriously. Never seen anything that good). The computer after that one will be a Mac. After that one, I will get a PC. So, basically, every 5 years or so, I'll buy a new computer, this time a PC, next time a Mac.

Macs are pretty things, I work on them almost every day. Most of them will run FSX, but they are overpriced PCs at the end of the day, so if you are going to get a Mac, make sure you really want one, because a PC will give you far more bang for your bucks and is a better choice for FSX.Also be aware that some Macs require special tools to take them apart and these cost about 90 quid, so if you like tinkering and adding bits, they are not a good choice. This is because several Mac model cases are held together by magnetic seals as opposed to screws, and you need a special pulling tool to separate the parts safely, in fact, even the power packs are a pain in the &@($* to dismantle. On some models it is possible to open the magnetically-sealed case by having two people pull on the parts, but there is quite a risk of ripping out wires when the magnets release their grip if two people are pulling bits in opposite directions, I've seen people do that LOL. You'll also probably negate the warranty if you faff about with a Mac's parts, since approved parts tend to be about four times the price of identical non-approved parts.On the plus side, the build quality of Macs is invariably better than an average PC, which is in fact part of what makes them pricey, so they do keep going a long time. We still have an ancient SE30 and an LC that both work for example, pretty useless for most tasks these days so they never get fired up, but they are still working.Al

On the plus side, the build quality of Macs is invariably better than an average PC, which is in fact part of what makes them pricey, so they do keep going a long time. We still have an ancient SE30 and an LC that both work for example, pretty useless for most tasks these days so they never get fired up, but they are still working.Al

Still got a 1986 Mac Plus in my bedroom. Works like a charm! It's fun to play Dark Castle on it from time to time.In earnest: don't even think of opening it yourself. Be advised that your warranty expires the moment you open up anything that you're not supposed to open (which is everything besides the compartment with RAM slots)

Thanks Guys yeah i am using the mac for secondary use, not used for FSX, i am using it for work, thanks anyhows for your insights maybe i should buy the alienware also just for FSX

It really depends on the addons you intend to use. Your iMac is better than mine (2,8gHz i5 Quad Core, 4GB RAM, ATI 5750HD), and my performance is overall good. For FSX default it's certainly perfectly flyable with 25-30+, depending on the aircraft used (the lowest performers are the PMDH MD-11 and PMDG 747, one of the best is the LDS767). Problems start occuring when I get into dense scenery. If I put some sliders to medium, I can get 20FPS or so with the LDS767 in a fully featured NYC (FSDT KJFK, Aerosoft Manhattan X, IS KLGA, MegaSceneryEarth NYC). If I try to fy there with a PMDG aircraft however, that number will be significantly lower.To my great satisfaction, I can use the PMDG J41 quite effectively at a fully OrbX-alized Australia. Just did some tests, and although I do not run the big airports (YMML, YBBN) with full details, they are mostly perfectly useable. The only real frame hog seems to be YBBN. YMML runs exceptionally well.So in the end, it really comes down to the addons you are running. OrbX with the BN2 Islander means I can set all my settings to high, full NYC with the PMDG 747 means they are going down significantly. Tailer your FSX to what the computer can do, but overall, that iMac should be perfectly useable. Great choice! The 27" iMac is possibly the best-looking computer I have seen, and the 27" screen is dazzling. Seriously, you'll love it. I know I love mine I will say one thing: do think well before getting a Mac. Ask yourself: why am I getting a Mac? If your answer is "because of the OS, I want to use Mac OS X for this and this reason", then I wish you all the best, get the Mac. If your answer is "because PCs break down and I like the hardware", then I say get a PC. Why? Because if you buy a mac, you gotta do it for the one thing that is exclusive to the Mac: The OS! If you don't do it for the OS, then don't buy a Mac.On a sidenote, I'm a bit surprised to hear about so many people using Macs to run FSX. Never thought that would be the case, but nevertheless it's nice to hear!

Oh and yes i will be using this OS i love the Apple hardware and OS i have alot of apple products, Ipods, Iphone etc. i love them all but FSX would be nice to have on this so since i have a better iMac than you that must mean i can place my sliders a bit more towards max. and also you do use bootcamp yes?

Also can you guys give me the best computer for FSX? Preferred Apple but i will take alienware if so,Tell me the Specs to a great run for FSX something that can place all sliders to MAX money is not a worry so its ok

Also can you guys give me the best computer for FSX? Preferred Apple but i will take alienware if so,Tell me the Specs to a great run for FSX something that can place all sliders to MAX money is not a worry so its ok

Build your own. Do not use pre-fabs, they almost always cost more than they should. For a really good FSX rig, do not take Apple, for sure. Also do not take Alienware, they are bizarrely expensive! No, what I recommend is using this:http://www.alternate...n=1&tn=BUILDERSThis site is in Dutch, so I'm not sure if you can read any of it, but that's not important. This little app is extremely handy in that you can choose whatever computer part you wish, and the app will keep track of hardware compatibilities. So, if you choose a specific processor, it will immediately keep not compatible hardware out of further choices you can make when selecting other parts. So, to keep with the processor example, if you'd choose a i7 that needs a 1155 socket, the app will keep track of that and upon selecting a motherboard, it will not display motherboards that don't fit the processor.I can't offer any mroe advice, I'm afraid, except that the processor's clockspeed is very important. 3,4gHz (your iMac's clockspeed) is already quite good, but the higher the better.Oh! One more tip. The 27" iMac has an option for video input through the Mini Display port (MDP or DP, that's a type video port, like VGA and HDMI). I high;y recommend getting a video card for your PC with a MDP port so that you can link your PC to your iMac. it MUST be a MDP port on your video card, nothing else! There are no cables to connect MDP with anything else, because MDP isn't compatible with most, if any, video types (such as VGA and HDMI or DVI). There is an adapter that *can* transform a HDMI signal into MDP and thus enable the video-input function on your iMac, but it costs 150 dollars and it will not work in the iMac's standard resolution of 2560x1440. Card that have a MDP or DP port all seem to be made by ATI (check out the 6000 series, the 6950HD for example has a MDP/DP port). If you do get such a card, you can use your iMac's beautiful screen with your PC, so if you want that to happen, take good care that you have a video card with a MDP/DP video output plug!

Hey,I am sure your sick of hearing about the FSX and Mac world, but i am buying a brand new iMac off apple and i am wondering will i be able to run FSX, now my ordered specs are:

You will be able to run FSX just fine, meaning w/ smoothness and w/ good image quality and decent frames. Your machine specs (CPU/memory sub) should generate slightly better than my own (see specs below) at default clockspeed. I don't know if you will be able to activate Turbo to 3.8Ghz, but if so, you can expect maybe 20% better perf than my system, and I have excellent performance. Look at my specs to appreciate what I am able to run. I just landed the PMDG 747 into some modest clouds into KSAN with dense autogen and everything else maxed out (traffic at 10%), and landed at 23 frames w/ excellent IQ and smoothness. My chief concern would be in having a dedicated SDD drive to install FSX on, or at least another HDD. Add that piece to your iMac and you're good to go. I'm not certain on the Radeon that comes w/ the model you are looking at, because I just haven't checked.Now can you expect better w/ a home built or other PC? Of course, but that wasn't your question I don't believe. I fully understand wanting an iMac as I'm really tired of MS after witnessing both Vista, and God help us all, Office 2010. Office 2007 users may have adjusted after the move from 2003, but I find MS just makes things worse over time. It's in part my age and having less tolerance for change, but I'll argue it's possible to screw up design and will never accept the idea that newer is better ipso facto. When my wife's PC dies, we will pick up our first Apple iMac just to give them a chance. I'll put Win 7 or XP on it as well. Will I go to iMac? Might, depends if I can get my digital audio to work in it.Noel

Hi everyone

 

Can someone please help me with the following. I plan to but the new 13inch mac air. I will be buying it off the shop in hongkong so not sure if I will be able to upgrade it to 8 gb ram. 

 

It will be the below config

 

• 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
• Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz
• Intel HD Graphics 5000
• 4GB memory
• 256GB PCIe-based flash storage¹

Will I be able to play FSX on the above one. I only the the PMDG777

 

Would appreciate suggestions/advice

 

Thanks

Hi, the flying experience with this rig will be far less than satisfying, even with less demanding aircraft. You better invest in a windows-based sytem for flight simulation.

Felix