June 1, 201610 yr Hi, medion are selling desktop PCs for under £200 with a 3.6 ghz processor. I am currently running a old 3,2 processor and it's running very slow and frames per minute massively reduce it I am at a busy airport. I have the fsx se with a good few airport addons . What's your thoughts on the spec below and would it make a decent fsx sim? The medion spec is Intel® Core i3-4160 processor Windows 8.1 1,000 GB hard drive 4 GB RAM memory DVD/CD burner WLAN Intel® HD graphics The MEDION® AKOYA® E2049 E desktop PC is your powerful partner for the wide variety of tasks that arise in your office or at your home workstation. An intelligent Intel® Core i3-4160 processor ensures quick and smooth work processes and offers the perfect introduction to the multimedia world. Editing text files, creating tables and presentations and accessing your files, the Internet or e-mail account can now be achieved even quicker thanks to Windows 8.1. The performance of the processor is supported by integrated Intel® HD graphics, which make a significant contribution to the reliable performance of the PC, whilst this solution also reduces electricity consumption. The 4 GB RAM memory ensures that multiple processes can run simultaneously, such as taking part in a video conference, reworking a presentation and searching the Internet. The desktop PC boasts a 1,000 GB hard drive for saving your documents and your favourite films and music. The MEDION® AKOYA® E2049 boasts the latest interface technologies, WLAN and USB 3.0 ports for connecting to external devices and the Internet, as well as for the fast transfer of data. A multi-standard DVD/CD burner rounds off the features on the MEDION® AKOYA® E2049. Windows 8.1 - it's more productive, more personal and offers even greater choice The new Windows operating system fits in perfectly with your individual requirements. New customisation options for the Start screen: with contacts, apps and websites. Work faster and smarter thanks to the Start button and an optimised search function. Intel® Core i3-4160 processor (3.60 GHz, 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache) Performance on demand. Treat yourself to a new PC with the latest Intel® Core processor. The superb performance, sensational graphics and integrated safety features allow you to stay productive at all times, play games to your heart's content, implement creative ideas and enjoy a wide range of entertainment. Intel® HD graphics 1000 GB hard drive You'll never have to worry about storage space again. Thanks to its large 1,000 GB hard drive, you will always have plenty of space to save all your movies, pictures, music tracks and other files. Enough for more than 200,000 music tracks or photos (at 4 MB per track/photo) 4 GB DDR3 memory Thanks to cutting-edge, high-performance memory technology, you can run several processes and applications simultaneously without affecting the system performance Multi-standard DVD/CD burner* with DVD-RAM and dual-layer support *You may only make copies of material for which you own the copyright, or for which you have obtained permission to make copies from the copyright owner. If you are not the owner of the copyright and you do not have the permission of the copyright owner to copy the content, you might be in breach of copyright law and thus liable to possible prosecution and claims for damages. CPU: Intel® Core i3-4160 processor Operating system (OEM version): Windows 8.1 Clock Frequency: 3.6 Ghz Memory size: 4 GB Hard disk capacity: 1 TB Graphic: Intel® HD graphics Optical drives: Multi-standard DVD/CD burner with DVD-RAM and dual-layer support Sound: 6-channel high-definition audio** Miscellaneous: Keyboard and mouse Multi-card reader for MS, SD, MMC and xD memory cards (memory cards not supplied) Connections: Front: 1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 1 x mic in 1 x audio out multi-card reader Rear: 4 x USB 2.0 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 1 x HDMI 1 x D-Sub VGA 1 x Display Port Audio**: 1 x front line out 1 x line in/rear line out 1x mic in/centre/subwoofer line out LAN: Network Controller Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbit/s) on board WLAN: b/g/n Software: Windows 8.1 Free test version of Microsoft Office 365 A free 30-day test version of Office 365 is pre-installed on this PC. You will need to purchase Microsoft Office to continue using the full functionality of the Office software once the trial period has expired. Windows Essentials Extensive Windows 8.1 app package Featuring numerous apps optimally adapted for Windows 8.1. McAfee LiveSafe - free 30-day trial version pre-installed. Your data. Your identity. All your devices. Completely protected by McAfee LiveSafe. After 30 days, you must purchase a licence if you want to continue using the software. In the box: PC, keyboard & mouse, mains cable, warranty booklet Dimensions: 180 x 365 x 410 (WxHxD) Warranty: 12 Months
June 1, 201610 yr Memory size: 4 GB Graphic: Intel® HD graphics This is extremely poor. At least 8GB and a proper video card will help loads, that CPU "video card" won't do much for the simulator and i doubt it would be a significative upgrade from what you have right now. CASE: Fractal Terra Silver CPU: AMD R5 7800X3D 5.0Ghz RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 GPU: nVidia RTX 4070 Ti SUPER · SSDs: Samsung 990 PRO 2TB M.2 PCIe · PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 PCIe · VIDEO: LG-32GK650F QHD 32" 144Hz FREE/G-SYNC · MISC: Thrustmaster TCA Airbus Joystick + Throttle Quadrant · MSFS2024 · Windows 11
June 1, 201610 yr That's an incredibly weak PC for any sort of gaming to be honest, let alone simming. The i3 processor is pretty low end, and you really need a dedicated graphics card at least. Tom Wright, UK PPL(A) SEP + Night Rating + IMC/IR(R) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 32GB DDR5 6000MHz RAM | 16GB RTX 4080 Super | 2x 2TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 | Thrustmaster TCA Airbus Sidestick + Quadrant | Logitech G Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals | WinCTRL Airbus FCU + EFIS + MCDU
June 1, 201610 yr The fact that there is no additional information where it states Intel HD graphics speaks volumes. Christopher Low AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU / 64GB DDR5-6000 RAM / 12GB Nvidia RTX 4070 Super GPU / Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite Wifi 7 / 1+2TB Samsung Evo Plus M2 Nvme UK2000 Beta Tester
June 1, 201610 yr Author Thank you for your replies, well can forget about this PC then and seek something better.
June 1, 201610 yr Author I read that the AMD processors are not so good with the fsx and the Microsoft processors are better since fsx was part of Microsoft. Is this correct?
June 1, 201610 yr I read that the AMD processors are not so good with the fsx and the Microsoft processors are better since fsx was part of Microsoft. Is this correct? What Microsoft processors? Those don't exist. Current gen AMD CPU's are terrible for just about everything though. I think you meant to say Intel. 4790K @4.9GHz, 32GB DDR3, 1080Ti, W10-64bit
June 1, 201610 yr Sorry, Intel not Microsoft processors Maybe after the Zen AMD CPU's are released we will see performance come back to be on par with Intel but for right now don't even bother looking at the AMD CPU's. 4790K @4.9GHz, 32GB DDR3, 1080Ti, W10-64bit
June 1, 201610 yr Commercial Member The fact that there is no additional information where it states Intel HD graphics speaks volumes. You don't need any additional information. Based on the processor code you know what GPU is in it. Cheers! Luke Luke Kolin I make simFDR, the most advanced flight data recorder for FSX, Prepar3D and X-Plane.
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