Hi,

 

Was looking at the package and it has some great reviews. My only concern is the footprint and how much it affects FSX when running on the same computer.

 

Bob

It has no affect on FSX at all, there is no measurable drop in frame rate, and the software is designed that way. If you replace EZCA you will even see an increase in performance equivalent to between 3 and 6 FPS.

 

Stephen

It has no affect on FSX at all, there is no measurable drop in frame rate, and the software is designed that way. If you replace EZCA you will even see an increase in performance equivalent to between 3 and 6 FPS.

 

Stephen

Thanks Stephen, appreciate the input, and I do use EZCA.

 

Bob

Then you will also be able to enjoy the ultra realistic DHM and intelligent turbulence effects, the turbulence all tied in and supervised by the LWE which knows the exact meteorological conditions surrounding your aircraft.

 

Stephen :-)

I bought Opus I believe back in February and have been using it ever since for both weather and DHM/camera views.  My sim ran smooth prior to using Opus and it continues to run smooth since.  Sorry I don't have exact FPS numbers to give you but I don't pay too much attention to them.  As long as it's a "smooth" experience, I'm happy.

 

The bottom line, Opus definitely didn't have any negative impact for me performance wise.  If anything, I think it "feels" better(again, no exact numbers to reference here, sorry).  So, combine that with what is an EXCELLENT weather engine and the turbulence effects and it is one of the best add ons I have ever bought for FSX!  Well worth it!!  Great support from Stephen and Cheryl too if you ever need it or have any questions.

Then you will also be able to enjoy the ultra realistic DHM and intelligent turbulence effects, the turbulence all tied in and supervised by the LWE which knows the exact meteorological conditions surrounding your aircraft.

 

Stephen :-)

Hi Stephen,

 

"Ultra-Realistic"  I would have accepted just "Realistic".  FSX could have had a tag line of  "Ultra-Realisitc as it gets". Just kidding around Stephen, just so you know. I just could not resist.

 

Bob

I bought Opus I believe back in February and have been using it ever since for both weather and DHM/camera views.  My sim ran smooth prior to using Opus and it continues to run smooth since.  Sorry I don't have exact FPS numbers to give you but I don't pay too much attention to them.  As long as it's a "smooth" experience, I'm happy.

 

The bottom line, Opus definitely didn't have any negative impact for me performance wise.  If anything, I think it "feels" better(again, no exact numbers to reference here, sorry).  So, combine that with what is an EXCELLENT weather engine and the turbulence effects and it is one of the best add ons I have ever bought for FSX!  Well worth it!!  Great support from Stephen and Cheryl too if you ever need it or have any questions.

Thanks Kevin, nice to hear from a satisfied user. What are your specs?

 

Bob

That's OK Bob. I occasionally add the 'ultra' because everyone says realistic but these effects were actually recorded using a 3D accelerometer on board actual aircraft so the DHM is just replaying RW recorded effects, as opposed to trying to simulate them with sine waves, random motions etc.

 

Stephen

It has no affect on FSX at all, there is no measurable drop in frame rate, and the software is designed that way. If you replace EZCA you will even see an increase in performance equivalent to between 3 and 6 FPS.

 

Stephen

 

 

Do you have data to back up that claim (performance equivalent to 3-6 FPS over EZCA)? 

 

I ask because I do use EZCA and do experience an occasional/seldom FPS drop while using TrackIR 5. I would be interested to know what this is based on because if its true I will look into OPUS because, as well all know, every extra bit helps with FSX. 

Just observations and reports from users and personal experience. OpusFSX is a non invasive program that makes minimal demands on FSX and does not interface directly with joysticks, keyboards etc.. The performance increases have all been reported by users.

 

Stephen

 

 

Thanks Kevin, nice to hear from a satisfied user. What are your specs?

 

Hmmm, I thought I had those filled out in my profile.  So, let's see how good my memory is since I'm away from my PC right now...I have an i5 2500K overclocked to 4.0Ghz I believe, a 1GB 560Ti video card, 8G of RAM(I forget the specs on it right now), Win7 64-bit, 1TB WD Black HDD.  ASUS MB(but I forget the exact model now).  It's not the best system in the world by any means but pretty good.  Like I said, I have a "smooth" experience everywhere I go with the NGX including the big mega airports from Aerosoft.  And, of course, all of that is with Opus running too.

@McLaren there is a free demo version of OpusFSX and also there is a 30 day refund policy if you are not completely happy with the software.

 

If you do decide to try OpusFSX then before disabling EZCA to test Live Camera in OpusSX, the EZCA configuration utility must be run and the "Restore" function selected to restore all camera views to FSX default, otherwise EZCA camera definitions are not removed from the aircraft config files.

 

Cheryl