I'm overclocked at 4.4 ghz right now, running UTX (with night lighting, my fps drops a little bit, but it is still pretty good), REX textures, GEX, UT2, and the 737NGX, my computer runs most if not any airport easily, but I do not own any payware airports, so I cannot say how my rates would be with them. I'm locked at 28 and usually hover around there unless there's a lot of things going on.

 

Above 10,000ft I hardly if ever get under 28 FPS as my computer doesn't have to load as much as it would on the ground.

 

, is it hard to OC? never done it and i think it might be necessary to run FSX smooth ...

I'll try to clear up all of your doubts:

 

RAM: I recommend Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz (2x4GB)

 

CPU Cooling: As I said, instead of buying an air cooler now, save up for something better (Corsair H70, H80 or H100 // Noctua NHC14 or NHD14), you will be thankful.

 

Overclocking CPU: There are two ways to overclock Intel processors:

 

-Manual fixed frequency and voltages: The "traditional" method to overclock; you set the frequency and voltages and thats what the CPU will run on.

 

-Intel Turbo technology: Lets you select the max frequency and it will use it depending on CPU load (it will switch to 1,6ghz when idle, the more load you put on it the higher the frequency, the limit being what you especify in BIOS), it will also change the voltage automatically.

 

I recommend using the Intel Turbo to improve the lifetime of your CPU; you can choose which method you want though.

 

With Intel's stock cooler you will be able to overclock a bit (4ghz) AS LONG as your CPU load isn't above say 60%, otherwise it will heat up and you might damage the CPU (over 95ºC is dangerous for the CPU, but if you want to improve it's lifetime dont make it run over long periods at over 75ºC). With Noctua or Corsair coolers you will be able to overclock to much more than that without any risks of overheating.

 

PSU: 600W will do, but if you want to upgrade to a better videocard or stuff like that in the future, you will most likely have to change it again so I recommend 750W at least.

 

Lastly, if you want your FSX to run well you should research a lot about optimizing fsx.cfg, and I recommend you do, you will gain about 10-20fps. If its well optimized you won't get under 20 fps with your system.

I'll try to clear up all of your doubts:

 

RAM: I recommend Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz (2x4GB)

 

CPU Cooling: As I said, instead of buying an air cooler now, save up for something better (Corsair H70, H80 or H100 // Noctua NHC14 or NHD14), you will be thankful.

 

Overclocking CPU: There are two ways to overclock Intel processors:

 

-Manual fixed frequency and voltages: The "traditional" method to overclock; you set the frequency and voltages and thats what the CPU will run on.

 

-Intel Turbo technology: Lets you select the max frequency and it will use it depending on CPU load (it will switch to 1,6ghz when idle, the more load you put on it the higher the frequency, the limit being what you especify in BIOS), it will also change the voltage automatically.

 

I recommend using the Intel Turbo to improve the lifetime of your CPU; you can choose which method you want though.

 

With Intel's stock cooler you will be able to overclock a bit (4ghz) AS LONG as your CPU load isn't above say 60%, otherwise it will heat up and you might damage the CPU (over 95ºC is dangerous for the CPU, but if you want to improve it's lifetime dont make it run over long periods at over 75ºC). With Noctua or Corsair coolers you will be able to overclock to much more than that without any risks of overheating.

 

PSU: 600W will do, but if you want to upgrade to a better videocard or stuff like that in the future, you will most likely have to change it again so I recommend 750W at least.

 

Lastly, if you want your FSX to run well you should research a lot about optimizing fsx.cfg, and I recommend you do, you will gain about 10-20fps. If its well optimized you won't get under 20 fps with your system.

 

Thank you. Just one thought, will an air cooler be enough for OC at lets say 4,2 ghz? or will that risk overheating?

 

Thx

I'm overclocked at 4.4 ghz right now, running UTX (with night lighting, my fps drops a little bit, but it is still pretty good), REX textures, GEX, UT2, and the 737NGX, my computer runs most if not any airport easily, but I do not own any payware airports, so I cannot say how my rates would be with them. I'm locked at 28 and usually hover around there unless there's a lot of things going on.

 

Above 10,000ft I hardly if ever get under 28 FPS as my computer doesn't have to load as much as it would on the ground.

Ok, you can't really say that you're getting 28fps at default airports, it's not big deal i can manage to get 28fps at default airports, with your setup without overclicking, the really big frame dropping is when you're on aerosoft airports, they can sometimes lower your frame in 10 fps. but yes, if you can overclock go for it mate, cheerio.

Ok ive updated my cart a bit; what do u think; http://www.inet.se/kundvagn/visa/1665301/2012-04-06

Thank you. Just one thought, will an air cooler be enough for OC at lets say 4,2 ghz? or will that risk overheating?

 

Thx

 

It should be enough, if i were you i'd do what i said, but if you want to buy that air cooler go ahead.

 

Before buying that air cooler read a lot of reviews and benchmarks of it though.

 

The cart seems fine so once you're sure about the air cooler go ahead and buy the stuff :P

It should be enough, if i were you i'd do what i said, but if you want to buy that air cooler go ahead.

 

Before buying that air cooler read a lot of reviews and benchmarks of it though.

 

The cart seems fine so once you're sure about the air cooler go ahead and buy the stuff :P

 

I really would go for a better CPU and cooler if i could afford it, but this is about maximum for me

I'd consider waiting a month or two - brand new stuff coming very soon from Intel and Nvidia. (the GTX 680 is already out but the other cards in the 6 line are coming)

* What do you think of the Motherboard?

 

 

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Asus P8Z77 Deluxe

 

Not necessary, that would be a waste of money if you have a single GPU or a Sandy Bridge processor, its better for Crossfire or SLi and Sandy Bridge-E (or the upcoming Ivy Bridge).

I'd consider waiting a month or two - brand new stuff coming very soon from Intel and Nvidia. (the GTX 680 is already out but the other cards in the 6 line are coming)

 

Yeh if i want to double the price for the gfx, and thats not priority 1.

 

 

Yeh if i want to double the price for the gfx, and thats not priority 1.

 

You missed the point. As new hardware becomes available, the corrent cards will cost less.

You missed the point. As new hardware becomes available, the corrent cards will cost less.

 

so what should i do? Wait a little longer with a new computer?

If you can wait a couple of months I would. Once the 6xx cards are out the 5xx should cost less.

 

You could put that extra money toward an ivy bridge CPU or a 10k rpm hard drive.

If you can wait a couple of months I would. Once the 6xx cards are out the 5xx should cost less.

 

You could put that extra money toward an ivy bridge CPU or a 10k rpm hard drive.

 

Yeh i guess.

The 1TB Western Digital @ 10 000 rpm? Omg just saw its only at 5400 rpm :o But how big difference are we talking about with 5400 rpm VS 10 000 rpm in loading scenery / fps ?

(And would a 7200 rpm run okey?)

 

Thx