6 core CPU (12 with HT)

[PapaRomeo 40]

Anyone tried running FSX on a 6 core CPU?

Will it use all?

 

Like the 5930k ?

 

Please comment.

[MichaelTurner 5]

I've been using an i7 5820 6 core HT for several weeks with excellent results. I use AF 4084 to utilise all cores as recommended in this thread :

 

http://forum.avsim.net/topic/451215-affinity-mask-for-i7-5820/

 

as I fly mainly over photoscenery areas.

 

I fly with scenery settings at max apart from Autogen which is one step below max.

[PapaRomeo 40]

What if HT is disabled?

Can you run higher speeds, or does it not matter.

 

I ask because I run with HT off on my 2600k, to reduce heat and stuttering.

[MichaelTurner 5]

I haven't tried it with HT off. It runs very well at the stock speed of 3.3Ghz though I currently have it overclocked to 3.8 but I haven't noticed a significant difference. Heat isn't a problem with the 5820. It usually runs in the mid forties (low 30s at idle) and I've never seen it go above 55C with my air cooled system.

[PapaRomeo 40]

Ok, that sounds like good temperatures.

Thanks for replying. :-)