Hello all,

Im attaching my CFG file and my PC specs. I look forward to all the experts finding my mistakes and thus helping me improve my settings....

 

PC SPECS:

Intel I7 3960X clocked @ per core 5.0, 5.0 4.9, 4.9, 4.8, 4.7 (@ 1.46 volts)

220 water cooling

16 GB Corsair (4X4) memory rated 2000 mhz, but running @ 1333

NV GTX TITAN

FSX and airports installed in SSD. Photoscenery installed in 2TB drive

Running FSX (as part of cockpit with Prosim 737) in 1 80 inch pioneer elite TV 1080P

 

FSX.FSG Settings:

 

[bUFFERPOOLS]

UsePools=0

[GRAPHICS]

NIGHT_THRESHOLD=1914

DAY_THRESHOLD=32768

SHADER_CACHE_PRIMED_10=1693500672

SHADER_CACHE_PRIMED=1693500672

D3D10=0

TEXTURE_MAX_LOAD=4096

NUM_LIGHTS=8

AIRCRAFT_SHADOWS=0

AIRCRAFT_REFLECTIONS=1

COCKPIT_HIGH_LOD=0

LANDING_LIGHTS=1

AC_SELF_SHADOW=0

EFFECTS_QUALITY=2

GROUND_SHADOWS=0

TEXTURE_QUALITY=3

IMAGE_QUALITY=0

See_Self=1

Text_Scroll=1

HIGHMEMFIX=1

[sOUND]

AmbientUIMusicVolume=-0.000000

SOUND_FADER1=1.000000

SOUND_FADER2=1.000000

SOUND_FADER3=1.000000

SOUND_FADER4=-1.000000

AmbientUIMusic=FSX01

//VoiceDevice={EC423EAF-F1FE-4ABC-8168-69FF8D943C09}

SOUND=1

SOUND_QUALITY=2

SOUND_LOD=0

UISound=1

AmbientUI=0

PrimaryDevice={DEF00000-9C6D-47ED-AAF1-4DDA8F2B5C03}

VoiceDevice={DEF00002-9C6D-47ED-AAF1-4DDA8F2B5C03}

[Display]

RUNWAY_LIGHTS_SURFACE_SCALAR=0.7

RUNWAY_LIGHTS_VASI_SCALAR=0.7

RUNWAY_LIGHTS_APPROACH_SCALAR=0.7

RUNWAY_LIGHTS_STROBE_SCAL AR=0.7

ChangeTime=4.000000

TransitionTime=4.000000

ActiveWindowTitleTextColor=255,255,255

ActiveWindowTitleBackGroundColor=0,28,140,64

NonActiveWindowTitleTextColor=255,255,255

NonActiveWindowTitleBackGroundColor=24,33,87,64

InfoUpperRightTextColor=0,0,0

InfoUpperRightBackGroundColor=0,0,0,0

InfoLowerLeftTextColor=255,255,255

InfoLowerLeftBackGroundColor=255,0,0,128

InfoLowerRightTextColor=255,255,255

InfoLowerRightBackGroundColor=255,0,0,128

InfoBrakesEnable=False

InfoParkingBrakesEnable=False

InfoPauseEnable=True

InfoSlewEnable=True

InfoStallEnable=True

InfoOverspeedEnable=True

BLOOM_EFFECTS=0

SKINNED_ANIMATIONS=1

TEXTURE_BANDWIDTH_MULT=120

UPPER_FRAMERATE_LIMIT=30

WideViewAspect=True

ForceVSync=True

TextureMaxLoad=12

[Main]

User Objects=Airplane, Helicopter

SimObjectPaths.0=SimObjects\Airplanes

SimObjectPaths.1=SimObjects\Rotorcraft

SimObjectPaths.2=SimObjects\GroundVehicles

SimObjectPaths.3=SimObjects\Boats

SimObjectPaths.4=SimObjects\Animals

SimObjectPaths.5=SimObjects\Misc

ProcSpeed=18730

PerfBucket=7

HideMenuNormal=0

HideMenuFullscreen=1

FIBER_FRAME_TIME_FRACTION=0.13

Location=0,0,1923,1080,\\.\DISPLAY1

Maximized=0

[PANELS]

IMAGE_QUALITY=1

DEFAULT_VIEW=0

QUICKTIPS=0

PANEL_OPACITY=100

PANEL_MASKING=1

PANEL_STRETCHING=1

UNITS_OF_MEASURE=0

[Weather]

WindshieldPrecipitationEffects=1

MinGustTime=10

MaxGustTime=500

MinGustRampSpeed=1

MaxGustRampSpeed=200

MinVarTime=5

MaxVarTime=50

MinVarRampSpeed=10

MaxVarRampSpeed=75

TurbulenceScale=1.000000

WeatherServerAddress=fs2k.zone.com

WeatherServerPort=80

WeatherGraphDataInDialog=0

AdjustForMagVarInDialog=1

DynamicWeather=0

DownloadWindsAloft=0

DisableTurbulence=0

CLOUD_DRAW_DISTANCE=5

DETAILED_CLOUDS=1

CLOUD_COVERAGE_DENSITY=8

THERMAL_VISUALS=0

[DISPLAY.Device.NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN.0]

Mode=1920x1080x32

Anisotropic=1

[sCENERY]

LENSFLARE=1

DAWN_DUSK_SMOOTHING=1

IMAGE_COMPLEXITY=5

[TrafficManager]

AirlineDensity=0

GADensity=0

FreewayDensity=0

ShipsAndFerriesDensity=0

LeisureBoatsDensity=0

IFROnly=0

AIRPORT_SCENERY_DENSITY=4

[TERRAIN]

LOD_RADIUS=4.500000

MESH_COMPLEXITY=100

MESH_RESOLUTION=25

TEXTURE_RESOLUTION=29

AUTOGEN_DENSITY=4

DETAIL_TEXTURE=1

WATER_EFFECTS=6

SWAP_WAIT_TIMEOUT=10

 

 

 

 

[JOBSCHEDULER]

Affinitymask=84 for hyper threading CPUs, can usually locate if it is enabled in the BIOS

Affinitymask=14 if not hyper threading

 

http://#####.wordpress.com/fsx-software-and-hardware-guide/

Only question I have is; Why is your ram running @ 1333? You need to go into your BIOS, and correct this. Run a series of MEMtest86+ tests after making changes, to ensure it is stable.(error free)

As for your CFG file, there is lots of good advice on the fore-mentioned website, or inside the AVSIM tweaking guide.

Regards, Craig.

Only question I have is; Why is your ram running @ 1333? You need to go into your BIOS, and correct this. Run a series of MEMtest86+ tests after making changes, to ensure it is stable.(error free)

As for your CFG file, there is lots of good advice on the fore-mentioned website, or inside the AVSIM tweaking guide.

Regards, Craig.

I have a monster memory kit still sitting I. The box because I change my mind between the time I ordered and the time it arrived.

 

I figured it probably wouldn't make a difference to overclock memory via xmp.

 

Corsair dominator platinum 32gb (4x8) 2400mhz 10-12-12-31

 

Should I install it?

 

 

Nico

I have a monster memory kit still sitting I. The box because I change my mind between the time I ordered and the time it arrived.

 

I figured it probably wouldn't make a difference to overclock memory via xmp.

 

Corsair dominator platinum 32gb (4x8) 2400mhz 10-12-12-31

 

Should I install it?

 

 

Nico

Hi Nico,

You have a great CPU, with a decent overclock, why not install the 2400mhz, and let that CPU/GPU combo stretch it's legs. Running @ 1333mhz is bottle-necking a great combo. Firstly, I would check with your motherboard manufacturer, to see if your board supports 4x8 sticks of ram. It is worth noting, that some motherboards struggle with overclocking,(ram speed) with all 4 memory slots filled. (assuming you only have 4 slots)  If your motherboard supports 2400mhz, I would certainly give it a try. The difference between 1333mhz and 2400mhz is significant enough to warrant the effort. If you set up your bios according to the timings/voltage written on your ram modules, you shouldn't have any issues. I would also try running the 2000mhz ram at its rated speed, just to compare the 2, and see which set gives the most stability. Stability is the key word here, as speed is useless, if it gives errors during calculations. Good luck, Nico, and keep us informed on your progress.

Regards, Craig.

 

1.46v?   I'm not extremely familiar with that exact CPU but I'm pretty sure 1.46 is really high for Ivy Bridge... perhaps someone else can confirm?  I think Intel's max recommended is 1.4v

 

Then again if you build every 1-2 years it's probably not a big deal.

1.46v? I'm not extremely familiar with that exact CPU but I'm pretty sure 1.46 is really high for Ivy Bridge... perhaps someone else can confirm? I think Intel's max recommended is 1.4v

 

Then again if you build every 1-2 years it's probably not a big deal.

When I bought this chip 18 months ago it was the best in the planet. Soon it will be a T-Rex.

 

Processors are like the tires of your sports car, the more you enjoy the car, the more often you need to replace the tires.

 

Thankfully, a top notch chip cost only a fraction of a set of 4 Potenza racing tires.

 

 

Nico

Hi Nico,

You have a great CPU, with a decent overclock, why not install the 2400mhz, and let that CPU/GPU combo stretch it's legs. Running @ 1333mhz is bottle-necking a great combo. Firstly, I would check with your motherboard manufacturer, to see if your board supports 4x8 sticks of ram. It is worth noting, that some motherboards struggle with overclocking,(ram speed) with all 4 memory slots filled. (assuming you only have 4 slots) If your motherboard supports 2400mhz, I would certainly give it a try. The difference between 1333mhz and 2400mhz is significant enough to warrant the effort. If you set up your bios according to the timings/voltage written on your ram modules, you shouldn't have any issues. I would also try running the 2000mhz ram at its rated speed, just to compare the 2, and see which set gives the most stability. Stability is the key word here, as speed is useless, if it gives errors during calculations. Good luck, Nico, and keep us informed on your progress.

Regards, Craig.

 

Thank you for the response.

 

I already installed the new ram and when ran under xmp profile my os wouldn't even post.

 

My mobo has 8 slots and does support 2400. But since I'm no guru, I just lower the clock to 1866 for the ram.

 

 

 

 

Nico

Ryan makes a good point about voltage. 1.46v is high for that cpu. Have you tried the 2000mhz sticks of ram? Set the timings and voltage manually, in the BIOS. Just in case the xmp profile is corrupt. You may have to reduce your CPU clock in order to get your ram to run stable. By the way, which mobo do you have, Nico? x79?

regards, Craig.

Rampage IV extreme.

I lowered my core back to 1.42. It was at 1.46 since I was playing at 5.0 a while back

I'm torned between keeping polls @0 or changing the tweak and adding water to 2xlow. 2xhigh is a killer and I don't even like it

Rampage IV extreme.

I lowered my core back to 1.42. It was at 1.46 since I was playing at 5.0 a while back

I'm torned between keeping polls @0 or changing the tweak and adding water to 2xlow. 2xhigh is a killer and I don't even like it

I meant to say "keep buffer pools at Bp=o and water=6, or adding a pool size and lowering water to 2xlow

The most important thing you have forgotten is an affinity mask setting!

 

You will notice that if you set it in the fsx.cfg your performance will increase dramatically. 

 

However, I would not go with the earlier suggested settings by MrChrsrider  , as those are for a quad core cpu, and u have a hexa core!

 

You should turn of hyperthreating in your bios, and then set this at the top of your fsx.cfg:

 

[JOBSCHEDULER]
AffinityMask=62