What do you guys think of these 2 pc's? My current one:i7 870 @ 2.93GHZGTX 2754GB DDR3-1333Mhz2TB HDD and 2x 500GB HDD2x Samsung 23 screensCPU cooler and sound card My new one(maybe):Intel i7 2600k/the 975 extreme12GB DDR3-2000(somewhere in that Mhz)2x XFX GTX 580's2x160GB HDD solid stateCPU cooler and sound card Ciao!

What do you guys think of these 2 pc's? My current one:i7 870 @ 2.93GHZGTX 2754GB DDR3-1333Mhz2TB HDD and 2x 500GB HDD2x Samsung 23 screensCPU cooler and sound card My new one(maybe):Intel i7 2600k/the 975 extreme12GB DDR3-2000(somewhere in that Mhz)2x XFX GTX 580's2x160GB HDD solid stateCPU cooler and sound card Ciao!

2x 580's thats a little overkill

That's a no brainer. The 2600k is faster, cheaper, cooler, and overclocking is a breeze. Why do you need two 580s? In almost every case, the two cards in SLI will hurt FSX performance. I really feel this one should be in the hardware forums.

Ok, 1 580 then :) Thanks gents!

Ok, 1 580 then :) Thanks gents!

Search the hardware forum on avsim; this has been discussed over and over there from your cpu to your gpu questions...12 gb or ram is a waste of money for fsx..

Before buying new PC maybe try OCing that CPU which you have now to 4.0GHz, you might get surprised ;) Regards,

Awesome looking signature Marc! Can I also use it?

I do not mind, can use it but then if PMDG ask to remove it, please remove it and respect their wishes.

Don't get two GTX580 if it's for a single monitor. I've gotten a second GTX480 to see what SLI can do with high antialiasing and the results are very disappointing.It works in spot view, and in the virtual cockpit when in DX10 mode, but in DX9 it doesn't work in the virtual cockpit if the plane has 3D gauges. It only seems to works in the cefault cessna, trike and stuff like thatWhat could there be in 3D gauges + DX9 that prevents both cards working at more than 50% of their capabilities? So tu sum it up: -AA is broken in DX10-In DX9 SLI doesn't work in the VC if there are 3D gauges. Both cards pegged at 50% deliver the power of a single GPU Conclusion: completely useless. You can't get better frames with normal AA since you're CPU limited and you can't get better visuals increasing AA At least that's my experience, if someone else has had success with it, I don't know

So, one 580 and the i7 2600 will be fine?

An I5 2500K will be just as good8GB of RAMA P67 or Z68 board (if you already have a case, make sure it fits in it. should be able to fit ATX boards)A good CPU coolerOverclock the CPU to 4.5+ GHz... aply Bojotes tweaks... and enjoy :)

I think an I7 2600k and one 570 (580 for first person shooters and really new games) with 6GB Ram would be more than enough for fsx.But I think even the 570 would be overkill for fsx. And if you dont overclock both pcs I dont think you will see that much difference ... maybe instead of 20-30 in KSEA you will have 25-35 with the new pc ? (REX, ORBX and PMDG VC)

Ok, think I will keep the 12GB ram, the i7, got the cooler and case, WON'T overclock the CPU and that Bojotes doesn't work for me :)

I think an I7 2600k and one 570 (580 for first person shooters and really new games) with 6GB Ram would be more than enough for fsx.But I think even the 570 would be overkill for fsx.And if you dont overclock both pcs I dont think you will see that much difference ... maybe instead of 20-30 in KSEA you will have 25-35 with the new pc ? (REX, ORBX and PMDG VC)

I agree on the 580 and probably even the 570 being overkill for FSX. A GTX560 would do just fine.

Ok, think I will keep the 12GB ram, the i7, got the cooler and case, WON'T overclock the CPU and that Bojotes doesn't work for me :)

Guys, do a search in the forums for the 2500K vs 2600K thingAnd 12GB is a massive waste, not only that, these systems work in dual channel memory, and it's better to use 2 or 4 RAM sticks, not 3. Go with 2x4GB for a total of 8GB. Even 4GB is enough 99% of the time You won't be overclocking? in that case pick an I5 2500 (non K) and a H67 board

Ok, will look into it :) Thanks gents!