August 16, 200619 yr What types of computers are used during the development of Flight Simulator?I am curious. Since the late 80
August 16, 200619 yr We've got lots of stuff here, the majority of which is below the specs of most people posting on this forum. The company buys standard Dell machines (at least most of the ones here are Dells) and then we add in after-market video cards. Normally we buy current technology (like nVidia 7000-series or ATI X1900s) as long as it's not too expensive. No super-secret new technology here. Sorry to disappoint...
August 16, 200619 yr Dang! Just when I thought I could brew up a great conspiracy theory, you have to spoil it :(Thanks for the information anyway though tdragger :)By the way you responded, I am supposing you are a MSFS team member, if so, thanks for a wonderful platform and good luck on this and future versions of MSFS.
August 16, 200619 yr I have reliable inside information that they are in fact using this thing: http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/n_ra...me_computer.htmLooking sharp Mike!Brew
August 16, 200619 yr Wow, in 1954 they new that PC users would be playing Flight Simulator... They included a steering wheel!I knew Microsoft had a huge computer, can you imagen all the duel processors and SLI video cards that fit into that Machine!!??Nice one Brew
August 16, 200619 yr Author Rumour has it jason (pixelpoke) has one of these for the FSX screenshots. (I want that display, sweet!)http://www.l-computer.com/desktops/machl38...tures/index.htmRegards, MichaelKDFWhttp://www.calvirair.com/mcpics/ambanner.jpg Best, Michael KDFW
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