PMDG DC-6 performances

[MSFSFlyer21 0]

I have a 2018 gaming laptop with an i7-8750H CPU and a GTX 1060 GPU with 3GB VRAM. I can get up to 30 fps depending on location in most of the default aircraft with MSFS at high settings. Are there any default aircraft that are similar to the DC-6 in terms of performance? For example, how does the TBM 930 compare to the DC-6?

[Gerwil 177]

For me the DC6 performs worse compared to the default TBM or the AS CRJ. But I'm in VR exclusively so nothing to go by for flat screeners I suppose. I am still searching for the specifics of the lower performance, hope I can find it.

[Bobsk8 12,730]

Tried three flights this morning, and frankly, I am a bit disappointed. The trim in the Gyro Pilot for altitude, gets erratic and climb rate goes from 1500 fpm to down 600 fpm and bounces back and forth. Then the gyro pilot disconnects. Back to the Seminole for now. 

[wim123 763]

44 minutes ago, Andreas Stangenes said:

I am happy with the performance when it comes to fps. I have yet to conclude a trip without a CTD though. Im in the middle of troubleshooting that. 

you have to approach that very piece by piece, like vanilla, no extra hardware attached, no mp, no live weather taffic, these are all changing parameters.  and yes this can be a real chore. (maybe dial settings a lil back).

for me the sim is rockstable for hours. but i am not gonna fly at klax region, i know the limits of my system.

heathrow goes okish. altogether very happy.

[Andreas Stangenes 1,628]

Ok so for me the culprit seems to be flying with MP on. When I have it off, I have no CTD. 

[wim123 763]

17 minutes ago, MSFSFlyer21 said:

I have a 2018 gaming laptop with an i7-8750H CPU and a GTX 1060 GPU with 3GB VRAM. I can get up to 30 fps depending on location in most of the default aircraft with MSFS at high settings. Are there any default aircraft that are similar to the DC-6 in terms of performance? For example, how does the TBM 930 compare to the DC-6?

this is a difficult one, the 3 gb vram might become an issue.

i run ok on lower specs but have 4 gb vram.   hmm i had more issues with the freeware heli, maybe try that one?

that one causes stutters  for me.

[wim123 763]

ah ok, well thats good news then in a way, its not on your side then.

i do hope we see a quick fix, but , but , it might be not so easy,,,hope i am wrong there.

[Dominique_K 10,149]

5 hours ago, Chock said:

Okay, here you go with some exact numbers, and examples:

 

So in conclusion, if you can run stuff like the Flying Iron Spitfire, Milviz Corsair or Big Radials P-40, you will be okay with this thing.

 

Thank you for taking the time of this long post. You convinced me to give it a go  ! Entering the cockpit in Nice LFMN right now 😉.  And thanks to others in this thread too.

Now back to the video tutorials ! 

Edited June 19, 2021 by Dominique_K

[mrmercury 1]

I am enjoying the DC6 aswell and it runs smooth most of the time. Out of curiosity I enabled the ingame FPS window to compare it to my other payware addons like the CRJ. The DC6 is about 5 fps heavier and is limited by main thread (9700k). This is only when in cockpit and with engines running. All other addons I have are limited by GPU (RTX2070).
Luckily I don’t really „feel“ the difference and it runs smooth so I am not complaining. This information might help others or even the devs to check if there can be some optimization done. 

[Bobsk8 12,730]

4 hours ago, Bobsk8 said:

Tried three flights this morning, and frankly, I am a bit disappointed. The trim in the Gyro Pilot for altitude, gets erratic and climb rate goes from 1500 fpm to down 600 fpm and bounces back and forth. Then the gyro pilot disconnects. Back to the Seminole for now. 

OK, found out I was causing this issue with the Gyro Pilot. Adjustments have to be made slowly. 

[Scimiter 179]

4 hours ago, Bobsk8 said:

Tried three flights this morning, and frankly, I am a bit disappointed. The trim in the Gyro Pilot for altitude, gets erratic and climb rate goes from 1500 fpm to down 600 fpm and bounces back and forth. Then the gyro pilot disconnects. Back to the Seminole for now. 

I think you are using the wrong trim wheel, there is another two just above and to the left and right of the elevator engage switch and auto pilot switch, engage the elevator switch, when level flight is achieved disengage it then turn one of the wheels to climb or dive.

[cavaricooper 2,615]

Pour a drink and spend a few hours with the manuals and videos- it's very informative.

[cenkcnk 24]

My fps in the cockpit is 10-15 fps low than outside view. Especially at the airports, I see below 20, like a slide show

9700k, rtx3070, 1080p, 32gb ram

 

[wim123 763]

40 minutes ago, cenkcnk said:

My fps in the cockpit is 10-15 fps low than outside view. Especially at the airports, I see below 20, like a slide show

9700k, rtx3070, 1080p, 32gb ram

 

i have an amd 5 2600 and nvidia 1050ti, 16 gigs of ram, i have between 25 and 30 in the cockpit.

i find it amasing how it performs on my low system.

you need to put your settings lower.

Edited June 21, 2021 by wim123

[Bobsk8 12,730]

On 6/19/2021 at 1:19 PM, cavaricooper said:

Pour a drink and spend a few hours with the manuals and videos- it's very informative.

I have been reading about "problems" with the DC6 on two different forums. 95% of them could be solved by the person with the problem spending some time and watching  the tutorial videos.