FSX performance question and GE & UT

[moss1 11]

Hey all,I can't remember if I read this somewhere, but can installing Ground Environment Pro and Ultimate Terrain actually cause FSX to perform better due to the custom textures they use out of the box? I ask this because on my not so up to date rig, I am not content with the performance as much as I have with FS9, but would love to use FSX more if I could only get it to run a bit smoother. The default AC run pretty good, but, for example I just purchased Nemeth's EC135 for FSX and it does not do too well. I still plan on building a more robust rig, but until then, any suggestions? I am running FSX plus SP1 and 2 installed. Thanks :)

[Guest fsxmissionguy]

It's unlikely that Ultimate Terrain could cause FSX to perform better, since it adds much to the scene for FSX to render (like more roads, rivers, bridges, vehicles [sort of], etc.)Ground Environment X, on the other hand, replaces default ground textures, but doesn't add anything more for FSX to render. The improved textures allowed me to run with a lower scenery complexity setting but still get a believeable view. I thus, "gained" about a 25% FPS improvement.Heartily recommend GEX for that reason alone.Cheers,

[Guest Captain America]

>Heartily recommend GEX for that reason alone. >Cheers,Same here, GEX is outstanding. I have Ultimate Terrain and GEXand I have not noticed any performance hit at all

[McCrash 3]

GEX had no affect for me but Ultimate Terrain X sure did!