At least I knew this game was going to be as much tweaking as it was going to be flying lol.

yes and finally it has come to a stage where one can enjoy it.

Well I found out it was the Inspector settings as recommended in Nicks guide. I set everything to default (application driven), added anti-aliasing and filtering through FSX and the artifacts disappeared! I get minor V-sync issues now, but I didn't apply the v-sync fix in the .cfg so I'll have to add that now that it's not forced through inspector. On another note, I ran the FSMark11 with my settings increased a little (not per the instructions however, one notch under max with traffic) with and without hyperthreading active. These were the results: HT OFFMin 42 Max 62 Avg 59.687HT ONMin 49 Max 62 Avg 59.833 Pretty similar so I'll keep it enabled. I also noticed while monitoring the FRAPS counter, when I reverted inspector to default my FPS went up even higher, but I didn't notice a loss in quality (in my opinion). HT ON - FSX Graphics controlMin 48 Max 88 Avg 72.79

Hey cool so on you rig HT does not have any problems. Hey AA in FSX is bad I wonder how you are running it oK.

Not sure, but I really haven't noticed a difference, then again I wasn't really looking for one either. I'm used to console graphics so what you guys might think is bad is extraordinary to me haha. I'll post up some screen shots of before vs after, maybe that'll help see any difference.

IF you switch off FSX AA and use Nvidia AA you should notice a difference in fps.

Not sure, but I really haven't noticed a difference, then again I wasn't really looking for one either. I'm used to console graphics so what you guys might think is bad is extraordinary to me haha. I'll post up some screen shots of before vs after, maybe that'll help see any difference.

with a GTX570 you should run more AA than just the FSX app controled with no performance hit whatsoever: http://forum.avsim.net/topic/324786-nvidia-configuration-guide-inspector-2xxxx-drivers-version-20-explanations-of-all-settings/

Well when I was running the Inspector settings I was getting artifacts that I don't get with application controlled settings. Will the SQ version in your post possibly change that? I haven't seen that post. I'll can try again tonight.

Well when I was running the Inspector settings I was getting artifacts that I don't get with application controlled settings. Will the SQ version in your post possibly change that? I haven't seen that post. I'll can try again tonight.

Try one setting at a time and find the one causing the artifactsdo you fly in full screen or windowed?

Ok I'll do that. I always fly full screen.

@dazz does full screen cause an artifact in fsx ?

For all I know, no it doesn't. I asked because Vsync doesn't work in windowed mode without the fsx.cfg tweaks and even then it affects performance, unlike full screen where Vsync works simply setting Inspector and FPS are not affected

gracias.

Well it seemed to duplicate no matter what setting combination I did. I'm going to retry again because that makes zero sense to me. I would just set the settings back to default, but I'm going to use the restore to default settings in between changes tonight just to be sure. I'm also going to use the default .cfg file to see if maybe something in the Bjote tweak tool file is conflicting with inspector. Would it help if I posted my .cfg file sections under the graphics or display to see if maybe something should be added/deleted/changed when used in conjunction with inspector?

you can post your fsx.cfg right here.

Alright I'll post the one I'm using when I get home tonight. Thanks guys.