NEW FSX RIG HELP! PLEASE HELP!

[wizkid27147 0]

Can this computer build work fsx maxed out?

 

Intel Core i5-4670 @ 3.4 GHz

8GB RAM

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 2 GB

600 watt power supply

1 TB HD

Windows 8.1 x64

 

[Tom Allensworth 1,532]

Your post and the use of all caps in the topic title is the straw that broke the camel's back. I have now turned on shout prevention to keep that from happening again.

[Bert Pieke 7,584]

I do not believe there is a system that can run FSX "maxed out".. at least not if you fly in challenging terrain, with lots of traffic, and weather..

 

The GTX750 is probably the weak link in your proposed config..

 

Also be aware that high end FSX systems are typically clocked in the 4.5+ GHz range.. B)

 

See this post for details..

 

http://forum.avsim.net/topic/440180-first-fsx-gaming-rig/

[wizkid27147 0]

How about an AMD R7 265 2GB... Will that do the work?

[snowingairlines 20]

Nvidia is the preferred maker for fsx video cards. It all depends on what your budget is. For a budget build, here is about the minimum that you can get away with.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($158.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($224.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive:  LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $947.85

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-21 22:12 EDT-0400)

 

Be aware though that FSX is an old program and it is not possible to run it fully maxed out. Compromises will have to be made.

[wizkid27147 0]

How about a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti 2 GB? Should that make FSX shine? 

Plus I only have a budget of  $800.

[James Bennett 52]

Better off going for a 570 i'd say.

[ryanbatc 12,833]

Avoid anything with a 50 on the end....  Can you get a GTX 660 ti?

[wizkid27147 0]

no.....but how about an AMD R7 250X 1 GB. I heard you can get up to 93 FPS.

Look at my pc and u can see how bad my computer is. And I run an NGX on that piece of garbage!

[wizkid27147 0]

The GTX 750 with i5-4670K you get 81 FPS though..

[ryanbatc 12,833]

Ahhhh.... Fps vary per computer setup. The video card benchmarks are not the same as FSX lol

[wizkid27147 0]

What would you see when you use the GTX 750Ti? Isn't it better than teh 660Ti?

[dgraham1284 92]

no.....but how about an AMD R7 250X 1 GB. I heard you can get up to 93 FPS.

Look at my pc and u can see how bad my computer is. And I run an NGX on that piece of garbage!

 

93 FPS? Where do you get your information? Look at my setup.  I get 30fps locked. Until I hit serious weather at a highly detailed airport. Then it can drop to 15. 

Look on ebay. There are some good deals on GTX 670s

[Bert Pieke 7,584]

What would you see when you use the GTX 750Ti? Isn't it better than teh 660Ti?

 

The 660 is more powerful that the 750.. by a lot!

[snowingairlines 20]

How about a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti 2 GB? Should that make FSX shine? 

Plus I only have a budget of  $800.

I know that you probably really want a computer now, but waiting really would help. You don't want to spend that much money and not be happy with what you got. Otherwise I would turn to ebay. You might be able to find some great deals on some of the products.