Hi

For Christmas I want a new computer for fsx.i want one that gives off good fps like 30 fps.currantly I have a laptop and at places like East middlands with the uk2000 scenary I get 7 fps wich to be fair is unplayable.that is with the ngx.But with the stock aircraft I get 8fps wich is no better.i am only 14 so don't know lots about PCs.if anyone knows a good pc that gives off 30+fps for a cheap price I would be so thankful.

Thanks if you know one.

First, I assume you are only thinking about getting a prebuilt machine and not building your own?

 

Also, are you looking for a laptop or desktop? Two different beasts.

Yes to get pre-built machine and I'm looking at either mostly laptop but the cheapest one

Thanks

OK. Realize that in going for a laptop you will be paying more for the same performance (or, to look at it another way, a desktop for the same amount of money will probably be more powerful).

 

I don't know how big you want your screen to be, but here are a few suggestions off Newegg.

 

Acer Aspire V3-572G-70TA Notebook

 

Open Box: ASUS ROG G750 Series G750JW-NH71

 

Refurbished: ASUS N56JR-MH71 Notebook

 

Open Box: ASUS N550JK-DS71T Gaming Laptop

 

MSI GP Series GP60 Leopard-472 Gaming Laptop

 

Open Box: MSI GE Series GE70 Apache Pro-012 Gaming Laptop

 

Open Box: ASUS ROG G750 Series G750JM-DS71 Gaming Laptop

 

I listed it in order of price. Be aware that, the more expensive you get, the better it will be and the longer it will last you before you have to upgrade again. I know price tags hurt (I'm 17, I understand), but trust me: if this is going to be a gaming machine, especially one that will run FSX (a terribly demanding game in terms of CPU), it will need to be a good amount of money.

 

If you really want recommendations for computers for less money, you will be sacrificing performance quite a bit, as you'll have to have an i5 CPU instead of an i7, which on laptops is much more of a sacrifice than on a desktop.

Is there any cheap good desktops

Thanks for The suggestions

Cheap and flightsim don't really go together.

 

Most of the guys here build their own for a minimum of 1500 USD for a brand new build.

 

You could get away with a thousand bucks probably with a store bought. You won't get 30 fps in addons and weather though.

 

Look for a 3570k or 2500k, gtx 660, 8gb ram minimum

 

For a laptop, you'd want something like this as a minimum (and you'd want the 2nd preferably 3rd listed CPU option)

http://www.scan.co.uk/3xs/configurator/15in-gaming-laptop-nvidia-geforce-860m-intel-core

Here are some desktops:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227505R

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227569R

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103961

 

The first two open box deals seem like a perfect fit to me, you'd probably get the performance you want. But, if you need cheaper, I can look for some less expensive ones.

 

In general, though, Ryan is right on the money.

Laptops are waste of money it's uses are limited outside general use.

What kind of price are you willing to pay, Bradley?