Needing New Computer

[MD11Flyer 5]

I am moving this summer, and have recently realized I am in desperate need of a new computer. My current, low-end HP laptop cannot run the PMDG 737, REX4, and default scenery on low settings above 15 fps at best. On top of that, (I think because Im running windows 8), it keeps freezing and acting all wonky.

For all the reasons listed above, I have decided to go ahead and get a good desktop. I am going to build, so I can start within my budget and upgrade when I get the money. Before i list my budget, here are my requirements

-at least 20 FPS, SMOOTH, at the current settings meeting all other requirements (I will attach photos of my settings)

-able to run PMDG 737 or 777, REX4 Essential Plus with Overdrive, and sceneries such as FlightBeam KIAD and FlyTampa KBUF

-Windows 7

-able to also be used as a normal computer for school and other personal uses

-will be able to handle numerous home cockpit components (this will not happen immidiately, I will have time to upgrade computer before installing home cockpit components)

 

I have about $300 saved up right now, and would only probably be able to get another $300 at the moment. I am able to upgrade later, especially around christmas or my birthday. Thanks for all the help!

PS. I dont know a ton about computers, which is why I make my own thread. Helps me understand what people are telling me better.

I took screenshots of my settings but cant figure out how to attach them

[mmann 72]

You are definitely going to require an overclocked i7-4770K Processor. I am running an i7-4770 (non K version) at 3.90 GHz; and there is no way it could meet your requirements.

[MD11Flyer 5]

Holy that is a really expensive piece of hardware. The cheapest one I can find is almost half my budget?! I realize the processor is important, but would $300 be enough to make the rest of the computer? Also I am running reletively low settings, I get about 10-15 fps with the PMDG 737NGX, REX4 and default scenery on my HP Pavillion G6 Laptop. I only need the capacity to do scenery, and more framerate with increased reliability and the room to improve in the future. Also if anyone knows how to upload photos to this thread that would be great.

[outofphaze 4]

 

 

You are definitely going to require an overclocked i7-4770K Processor. I am running an i7-4770 (non K version) at 3.90 GHz; and there is no way it could meet your requirements.

 

No he doesn't. I'm not sure why everyone seems to think that there was no life before the 4770k? I'm still blowing a lot of systems away with my over clocked 2600k. I'm not saying all, I'm just saying that there are more good chips available besides the 4770k.

 

I would buy a 4690K for $270, a Z97 mother board for around $130, a 700W PSU for about $65, 8 GB / 1600MHZ Ram for $85, 500GB HDD for $55 and a cheap but large tower, for about $40. Total would be about $650, plus tax, so I guess you need to save another $100. 

 

Start playing FSX using the on board video, and ask for you Bday: GTX 770 or 760, and for Xmass a 3rd party air or liquid cooler for about $90, so you can over clock and get the most out of your cpu. if you want you can add an SSD as a last step in the future. 

 

If you also need a screen, mouse and keyboard, it's a whole different ball game with the added expenses, so in that case you should wait until you can afford all of it. 

[rubrog 0]

I just bought this computer:

 

CM Storm Stryker Gaming Big Tower
Vifter: 2x 120mm Front, 1x 200mm Topp, 1x 140mm  

XFX ProSeries XXX Edition 850W PSU
ATX 12V V2.2, 80 Plus Bronze, Modular, 4x 6+2pin  

Intel Core i7-4770K
Socket-LGA1150, Quad Core, 3.5GHz, 8MB, 84W, HD460

Cooler Master Seidon 120V CPU Kjøler

775/1150/1155/1156/1366/2011, AM2(+)/AM3(+)/FM1, 

Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 16GB KIT
16GB kit (8GBx2), Sport,1600MHz, 1.5V, 

ASUS Z97-DELUXE, Socket-1150
ATX, Z97, DDR3, 3xPCIe-x16, SLI/CFX, HDMI, DP

MSI GeForce GTX 780 Gaming 3GB PhysX
"Twin Frozr IV", with WATCH_DOGS 

MSI GeForce GTX 780 Gaming 3GB PhysX
"Twin Frozr IV", with WATCH_DOGS 

Kingston HyperX 3K SSD 240GB 2.5"
SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA3.0), 555MB/510MB/s read/write, 

Seagate Barracuda® 1TB
SATA 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), 64MB Cache, 7200RPM, 3.5"  

Samsung DVD Writer, SH-224DB
SATA, DVD±R: 24x, DVD±R DL: 8x, CD-R: 48x, Bulk,

CM Storm Devastator - MS2K & MB24
USB 2.0, 800~2000 DPI, Nordic, Custom membrane, 

MS ROYALTY Win Ultimate 7 Nordic
32/64 bit 1.00 497608

MS COA Label Windows Ultimate 7
Nordic, 32/64 bit 

MS DVD Win H.P/Pro/Ultimate 7 NO 64bit
 

MS ROYALTY Win Ultimate 7 Nordic
32/64 bit

 

I bought this in Norway for $4000, but you can get it cheaper in other countries (not $600). I chose the parts my self recommended from peoples from pc and sim forums. Hope you can use this to select what you need :)

[dazz 69]

I just bought this computer:

 

CM Storm Stryker Gaming Big Tower

Vifter: 2x 120mm Front, 1x 200mm Topp, 1x 140mm  

XFX ProSeries XXX Edition 850W PSU

ATX 12V V2.2, 80 Plus Bronze, Modular, 4x 6+2pin  

Intel Core i7-4770K

Socket-LGA1150, Quad Core, 3.5GHz, 8MB, 84W, HD460

Cooler Master Seidon 120V CPU Kjøler

775/1150/1155/1156/1366/2011, AM2(+)/AM3(+)/FM1, 

Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 16GB KIT

16GB kit (8GBx2), Sport,1600MHz, 1.5V, 

ASUS Z97-DELUXE, Socket-1150

ATX, Z97, DDR3, 3xPCIe-x16, SLI/CFX, HDMI, DP

MSI GeForce GTX 780 Gaming 3GB PhysX

"Twin Frozr IV", with WATCH_DOGS 

MSI GeForce GTX 780 Gaming 3GB PhysX

"Twin Frozr IV", with WATCH_DOGS 

Kingston HyperX 3K SSD 240GB 2.5"

SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA3.0), 555MB/510MB/s read/write, 

Seagate Barracuda® 1TB

SATA 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), 64MB Cache, 7200RPM, 3.5"  

Samsung DVD Writer, SH-224DB

SATA, DVD±R: 24x, DVD±R DL: 8x, CD-R: 48x, Bulk,

CM Storm Devastator - MS2K & MB24

USB 2.0, 800~2000 DPI, Nordic, Custom membrane, 

MS ROYALTY Win Ultimate 7 Nordic

32/64 bit 1.00 497608

MS COA Label Windows Ultimate 7

Nordic, 32/64 bit 

MS DVD Win H.P/Pro/Ultimate 7 NO 64bit

 

MS ROYALTY Win Ultimate 7 Nordic

32/64 bit

 

I bought this in Norway for $4000, but you can get it cheaper in other countries (not $600). I chose the parts my self recommended from peoples from pc and sim forums. Hope you can use this to select what you need :)

 

If you can still change your order I would go with this RAM

 

https://www.komplett.no/kingston-ddr3-hyperx-beast-8gb/768794

 

...or this one if you absolutely need 16GB 

 

https://www.komplett.no/corsair-vengeance-pro-ddr3-2400mhz-16gb/794946

 

just the icing on the cake, on a monster rig. enjoy it!

[Robert McDonald 167]

I would hold off for a bit.  Everything you're trying to do is going to require a pretty powerful rig, likely far in excess of a $600 budget.  The graphics card alone is going to put you over your target.  Intel on-board graphics are NOT going to cut 20 fps in FSX with any kind of complex aircraft and fancy scenery.

 

I know that $2000 to $3000 is not do-able for you. So the people suggesting rigs like that aren't being helpful.

[dazz 69]

Looks like you're in a similar position as this guy:

 

http://forum.avsim.net/topic/444801-computer-help-i7-2600-vs-i5-4440/

 

Just not to repeat myself, there's the link. His final total sums about $680 including the OS, but no periferals or monitor

[rubrog 0]

If you can still change your order I would go with this RAM

 

https://www.komplett.no/kingston-ddr3-hyperx-beast-8gb/768794

 

...or this one if you absolutely need 16GB 

 

https://www.komplett.no/corsair-vengeance-pro-ddr3-2400mhz-16gb/794946

 

just the icing on the cake, on a monster rig. enjoy it!

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They already started building it :/ But tnx alot for the comment, i will think about it, and maybe change it myself, if it doesnt work for me :)