OK, I need some help here. I need a better computer to run FSX than my XPS. I have the opportunity to get an already built gaming computer, but I need some unbiased advice. Also, I know that it would be better to build my own, but I don't know enough to do that. Plus, I don't think I have the patience; just admitting the truth. I have a ton of add-ons, including FSdreamteam, Flytampa, REX Extreme, Aerosoft, etc. Here are the specs:

 

OS: Windows 7 home Premium installed 64 bit

Processors:

• Process Type: AMD Zambezi X4 FX-4100 Processor
  
• Frequency: 3.6 GHz
  
• System Bus: 4000 MHz
  
• L2 Cache: 4x 512KB
  
• Process: 45nm SOI
  

Graphics:

• Radeon HD 6770
  
• 1GB Ram
  
• DirectX 11 & OpenGL 4.1
  
• DVI + HDMI + VGA
  

Memory:

• Capacity: 1TB
  
• Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
  
• Cache: 32 MB
  

Power Supply:

• 480-Watt power supply
  
• Input Voltage 110-240 V
  

So, what do you think? I can get it for about $650. It looks good, but that is to a layman. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. Thanks, in advance.

 

-Chris

Just read the hardware and software guide in this forum by Word Not Allowed. Heaps of info there.

Terribly bad system for FSX Chris.

There's a general consensus that the recommended systems for FSX are Intel's i5 and i7 Sandybridge and Ivy Bridge CPUs, Nvidia based graphics cards and 8GB of RAM, minimum 4.

 

If you're building an FSX rig.. go for Intel's Sandy or Ivy bridge CPUs and Nvidia-based graphics cards.

 

I'm in the same boat myself, and its only a month and a half of intense research I've finally settled on my main components. Do read reviews, forum posts, comparisons etc, and ofcourse ask questions, you will learn a lot in no time.