Well it is that time again when it is time for a new computer and a reinstall of FSX.  However due to job uncertainty, I have decided to upgrade my old computer in small bites instead of replacing it completely.  What I am hoping for is some advice, guidance and warnings from the experts on this forum.

 

I bought an I7 940 back when FSX was just coming out, so my computer has the following:

Intel I7 940

6gb DDR3 1333 RAM

MSI X58 Motherboard

Liquid cooling for processer

NVidia 560TI Video card

A decent case, power supply, 2 HDD With Windows 7 Pro 64bit, FSX/P3D installed on second HDD.

 

So I purchased a Intel I7 4790K, with ASUS Z97 mother board.  I also have a 120gb SSD that I want to install as my primary drive for Windows 7.  I'll reuse my Video Card, Memory, HDD's, liquid cooling, case and power supply.  Then in the near future I plan to upgrade my system RAM, get a new Video Card (NVidea 780?) and maybe a new power supply to go with the video card.

 

So again, any advice, guidance and warnings would be appreciated.  I would appreciate suggestions about the type of RAM to upgrade to, is the 780 a good card for FSX and P3D, does my choice of processor and motherboard work well with FSX and is it difficult working with the SSD drive.

 

Thanks in advance,

Supernova48

 

 

I have the 4790k with the Z97-AR board and Im at 4.7ghz stable with liquid and see great frames in P3D v2.3....The 560ti will be holding you down quite a bit though...Im with a 780 and I even seek more power...Depending on what flying you do...The 780 is a great card though....

 

You will love it with the 4790k

I have the 780 3GB coming from a 670TI. SO MUCH BETTER. I love it, plus, as I use other programs, it is pretty strong also and not a nail in the back like the Titan and other higher end ones are now. I give one +1 for the 780.

 

As for the Ram, I am using 1866 and love it also. I have 32GB of it though, as I picked mine up on sale at NewEgg. I know it is overkill, but also future proof for a while at least.

 

Good ram is a must for anything, not just FSX/P3D. 

Thanks guys, just ordered 1000w power supply and 16gb of 1600 DDR3 Ram.   I'll be a little while for the GPU.

 

Supernova48