Hi all,I've been perusing the threads on hardware stuff now for some time and have come to the the conclusion that FSX (in particular) needs some fairly specific hardware tweaks to get it to run efficiently. Not least is overclocking chipsets.What would it take for us to set up a thread that lists/defines or outlines the best combinations of Motherboard, CPU, Graphics, Memory, Powersupply (and to a certain extent Case) that people either prefer or have found works best.That would then (in theory or hopefully) assist people asking what is the best xxxx to buy? Most of us have pretty much identified what are the better performing combos out there.I for one would love to see a continuously updated thread on this with a chart that lists the last 2-3 generations of Graphics cards, motherboard and CPU's with RAM to purchase that could take out the headache what to get. Pricing could be included as an indication only (for UK, US, Oz, EU?). I just think it could be a very handy thing for us to use for full builds and upgrades. Just cannot get time at the moment to get a spreadsheet started.. but will do sometime soon.Cheers,DavidPS. Sorry heading should read 'Sticky needed..."

Problem is not everyone will agree on what's the best, or what's the best value. Things like RAM speed, PCIe BW, GPU, PSU... are quite controversial, pretty much everything LOL

Problem is not everyone will agree on what's the best, or what's the best value. Things like RAM speed, PCIe BW, GPU, PSU... are quite controversial, pretty much everything LOL

Too true. I suppose you could specify two or three budgets and then spec out a system for each budget. Maybe we would agree that the low to mid budget spec would be something along the lines of i5-2500k, Asus P8P67/P8Z68 Pro, and GTX 560... or maybe not. Of course, as my example illustrates, you run into a problem of LOD (level of detail). How specific should the build be? For example, should you spec the P8P67 Pro or the P8Z68 Pro???

Too true. I suppose you could specify two or three budgets and then spec out a system for each budget. Maybe we would agree that the low to mid budget spec would be something along the lines of i5-2500k, Asus P8P67/P8Z68 Pro, and GTX 560... or maybe not. Of course, as my example illustrates, you run into a problem of LOD (level of detail). How specific should the build be? For example, should you spec the P8P67 Pro or the P8Z68 Pro???

I agree with the the low to mid budget spec. A sticky with a spreadsheet that people can add to would be a really handy quick reference.We don't need anyones agreement... but maybe a sliding scale of what does and definitely does NOT work. A range of motherboards that go from say... Top of the range, to bottom of the range that does work... leaving out those that dont.Another section where not so much what brand of RAM to buy but what gets best results (latency, timing, speed, amount etc). If I can find some time to draw up a spreadsheet/table (in between the missus hassling me about time on my PC!) I'll do one as an example. Not that I know that much about things like RAM latency etc. I'm the last person to ask. But I'm sure there are many out there who could very quickly add thier 5c worth in quick time.David