Hey guys, I want to build a computer for everyday computing and FSX, but I have a pretty tight budget of only $690 (excluding monitor). However, I'm a little worried that I won't get very good performance out of FSX with such a tight budget. Anyways, I was hoping that some of you guys could give me advice on what parts to get for my build that would give me maximum performance out of FSX for my budget. Thanks in advance. :)

You can go for a Core 2 duo ( Don't know the pricing for i3/ i5/ i7) with 4 GB (1333) or a Phenom (with an AMD chipset). Take a decent cooler (cooler master Hyper 212+ as you may Overclock)Better to have separate HDD for FSX.Start with a GTS 450 or an ATI 5770 (around $140's) ( you will need a good PSU )22" inch LCD are around $160.Speakers will depend on the user but my take is Altec Lansing 2.1 (you want a very good Altec then MX5021 )

Hey guys, I want to build a computer for everyday computing and FSX, but I have a pretty tight budget of only $690 (excluding monitor). However, I'm a little worried that I won't get very good performance out of FSX with such a tight budget. Anyways, I was hoping that some of you guys could give me advice on what parts to get for my build that would give me maximum performance out of FSX for my budget. Thanks in advance. :)

Do you already have a PC and if yes can you list the component?

Do you already have a PC and if yes can you list the component?

No, this will be my first ever computer build.

Hmmm too tight of a budget for a decent FSX rig, IMHO. Can you stretch to 1000?

Hmmm too tight of a budget for a decent FSX rig, IMHO. Can you stretch to 1000?

I'm afraid I don't have the money right now, but I could always upgrade in the future when I have the money.

The phenom's perfom well in FSX , there are different price ranges. I used to have an Intel Dual Core 3.0 ghz overclocked to 3.6 Ghz go nice FPS, then I switched to an Athlon X3 445 a few days a ago good performance. If you are not looking at using high end scenery add ons and aircrafts then a C2d with GTS 450 or ATI 5770 would be decent but remember these two graphics card may require a good PSU which are a bit costly. Hopefully other experienced members here @forum might be able to suggest a decent setup for you. Nowadays setting up a system means looking for a perfect woman or a wife.

Honestly I'd just save up the extra 300. You want a i5 2500K CPU with a decent z68 or p67 mobo.

You could just about get to that with an AMD 970 BE with an Nvidia 460 and 6g ram, Asus MB. Believe you will fine it runs FSX as well as some of them 1500.00 rig! Ive managed to have a stable OC on a 970 to 4.2 ghz. Its running FSX and the NGX much better than what I'm reading about some of these sandy Bridge computer performances! You dont need to spend bucoo bucs on a case!

You could just about get to that with an AMD 970 BE with an Nvidia 460 and 6g ram, Asus MB. Believe you will fine it runs FSX as well as some of them 1500.00 rig! Ive managed to have a stable OC on a 970 to 4.2 ghz. Its running FSX and the NGX much better than what I'm reading about some of these sandy Bridge computer performances! You dont need to spend bucoo bucs on a case!

Agree the AMD's perform. Have been using them since years, these dude's cost less but they will perform. Whatever you get you will need to tweak your fsx maybe except a few ppl who got lucky run it without any tweaks.

What about this setup?: Mobo: MSI P67A-G43 (B3) LGA 1155 P67 ATX Intel MotherboardCPU: Intel i5 2500K 3.3ghzCPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 PlusGPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 460 1GBRAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 4gb (2x2gb) 240 pin ddr3 sdram ddr3 1600 HDD: Seagate Barracude 1TB 7200rpm PSU: CORSAIR Enthuisiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12VOS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OEM Total= $826,84

What about the display do you have one ? How much extra for the i5 2600k ?

You could just about get to that with an AMD 970 BE with an Nvidia 460 and 6g ram, Asus MB. Believe you will fine it runs FSX as well as some of them 1500.00 rig! Ive managed to have a stable OC on a 970 to 4.2 ghz. Its running FSX and the NGX much better than what I'm reading about some of these sandy Bridge computer performances! You dont need to spend bucoo bucs on a case!

you can't compare like that, reading what others see. Sandy Bridge is leaps and bounds faster than Phenoms get something like this http://www.newegg.co...-692056-_-Combo

What about this setup?: Mobo: MSI P67A-G43 (B3) LGA 1155 P67 ATX Intel MotherboardCPU: Intel i5 2500K 3.3ghzCPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 PlusGPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 460 1GBRAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 4gb (2x2gb) 240 pin ddr3 sdram ddr3 1600HDD: Seagate Barracude 1TB 7200rpmPSU: CORSAIR Enthuisiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12VOS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OEMTotal= $826,84

this is great. don't get an AMD system, believe me, been there done that. SB is almost twice as fast and doesn't cost that much more

What about the display do you have one ? How much extra for the i5 2600k ?

Yes, I have a display and the i7 2600k is $100 more than the i5 2500k.

If you don't mind spending extra 100 on the i7 than that is the girl you date. Just a little worried about using FSX on the same HDD.

If you don't mind spending extra 100 on the i7 than that is the girl you date. Just a little worried about using FSX on the same HDD.

What's the advanatge of running it on a seperate HDD?