Hey guys, I was wondering if this computer I want to purchase will be sufficient enough to run the NGX. Here's the specs:PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ i7-2600 processor (8MB Cache, 3.4GHz) OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 64Bit, EnglishMEMORY 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - 4 DIMMsHARD DRIVE 2TB Performance RAID 0 (2 x 1TB SATA 3Gb/s 7200 RPM HDDs)GRAPHICS CARD Single AMD Radeon™ HD 6870It's 2383.96$ so I hope this works if not I'll be saving up for alienware...

Ripoff. Anything over 8gb ram is wasted on fsx, even with 64-bit os and that CPU can't be overclocked.I'm not trying to give you a hard time, but I seriously wouldn't pay half that much for that system.

$2383.96 in what currency? In either Canadian or USD I could build two of those systems and still have left over money.

Well it's a dollar sign, so I assumed us or cdn. 3 systems if it's in euros.Seriously though, I'd be happy to walk you through building a pc that will vastly outperform that one for $1000-1500. Send me a pm if you're interested.

Oh I didn't know that. Its in Canadian dollars and I'm not a tech guy so any help will be appreciated! I'll pm you MrKen!

Hi Martin,I have to agree with the above. No need for 2T of HD. No need for 16GB's ram. Stay away from the ATI card, FSX works better with Nvida.Get an SSD [c drive] for your OS. Put FSX on A 10,000rpm Raptor drive,[d drive]Get someone to build you a computer for FSX.CheersJFriz

Above 4-6GB that's a waste of money, unless you use 8-12 software/games simultaneously or some hard core pro graphic editing while multitasking.

I used this guide when building my own.http://jetlinesystems.com/performance.php

Well it's a dollar sign, so I assumed us or cdn.

It was just a question, there are many forum readers and FS users here from Australia and New Zealand as well and his profile doesn't indicate where he is from.

Cut the processor back to i5-2500, cut the RAM back to 8 GB as others have said, and don't get a RAID, especially right now because hard drive prices are elevated for the next few months. 500 to 1000GB of hard drive is plenty - you can add another if you ever fill up. Follow others' advice on the video card Things to buy with the money you save:SSD Solid State Drive. I got a 60GB for about $100, but an even smaller one will work for the operating system. A second monitor. Overclock the processor - my i5-2500 runs at 4 GHz without breaking a sweat.I don't know what prices are like in Canada, but in the US $2400 is way too high.

Are you buying this computer pre-built or do you plan on building this computer yourself? Building a computer is a surprisingly simple process. There are many good websites that can help you, along with the expertise on this forum. Good Luck.

Hi,I've upgraded my system around april/may coming from an iMac 27 2,8Ghz. Ryan helped me through a step by step process:- corsair 600T case (EXCELLENT FOR AIR FLOW, and gorgeous as well)- i5 2500K (mine oc'ed to 4,6Ghz)- P8P67 Mothermoard B3 - GTX 580 (Ryan advised a 570, just to precise)- Corsair Power supply AX series 850W- Liquid cooling Corsair H70 and also have the A70 .These are the main components, i think hard drives, thermo compound are missing, but no big deal here. If you want to be up and running very quick, you can also PM me. I also speak french! LoLcheers