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Very interesting indeed. My Mustang cockpit HW will come in short time. Mindstar will be used. Now the way to P3D is open - if F1 solves the compatibility with Mindstar G1000. Now in a waiting state. Thanks for looking into this. Peter

Hi Andreas, no experience at the moment. My CustomSims will be the Cessna Mustang (F1) implementation with the option to switch the interface for the A2A C172. Both will be used with the Mindstar G1000. I know Mindstar will work with the HW and with Mindstar/Mustang combination. I was just looking for somebody who is running such a combination. My plan is to build later also the cockpit shell. Most measurements I got from Blink in UK (One of the biggest Mustang operator). Together with a curved screen it will be marvelous. My priority is to get asap flying, because my B767 sim is disassemblied already and retired. So no flying (at the moment). What did you order from Lee? Peter

Hello, I'm looking for your experience with the Mindstar G1000 SW in combination with the G1000 HW from CustomSims. I will use it in my cockpit for a C172 (A2A). A next step could be the F1 Mustang and G1000. My cockpit will be sort of generic for both planes (C172 and F1 Mustang). Does anybody see drawbacks? Thanks a lot for your help! Peter

Hi Richard, you have PM. Would be nice if you could get in contact with me. Thanks, Peter

Hi, and where did you find it? I am just courious, because the same prob here Thanks, Peter

Al,thanks!according to NickN's list my DDR2-1066 memory with 5-5-5-15 is ok. I could not get lower latencyWhat is the more important spec the 1066 vs 800, or is the latency more important (5-5-5-15 vs 4-4-4-12).I could also get a DDR2-800 kit with 4-4-4-12.Also, how does FSB frequency and timings for memory correlate? This I did not understand yetThanksPeter

Hello,another question before I order:The configurator of my shop gives me a warning for this memory:GeIL DIMM 4 GB DDR2-1066 Kit (2 pcs.)4096 MB, CL5 5-5-15, 2, PC2 8500The Mainboard is a: Asus P5Q PRO Intel

and the mainboard can not be a P5Q.... it must be a P6..... for a I7 processor.Peter

Hi Graham,for aditional views you should use WideView (Payware). WideFS is only to "extend" FSUIPC over network.As far as I know, the other PCs have to run FS too but the needed performance is not that high. I stopped my experiments some years ago, so no up to date experience.Another solution might be MaxiVista. This requires only "old" PCs with no special GX card. The hard of MaxiVista is a special driver where parts of the screen are distributed over the network to the before mentioned "old" PCs.Have a look at: MaxiVistaPeter

Hi Jim,re 1) Room:My configurator did not complain with this combination of GTX260 and the Rebel9 Value case which is 486mm deep. So I hope no complications with GX card. But I had problems with the cooler. I wanted a Thermalright Ultra Extreme (neumanix recomended it), but the configurator did not accept - to high, also the Zalman 9700 you recommended . So I was looking for a not so tall cooler and found the Zalman CNPS8700 which is accepted by the configurator for this case. the 8700 is smaller 3300 cm

Thanks Jim,I made up my mind and will go with XP pro 64. Later next year I will migrate to Win 7.I also opted now for a GTX260First I have to build the PC, then install and optimize XP and FS9/FSX according NickN's guide.Then OC - maybe.My system as it is planned now:E8500Zalman CNPS8700Asus P5Q Pro4GB G.Skill DDR-2 800 (4-4-4-12)POV GTX260 EXOWD 6400AAKS (OS), WD VRaptor 300GB (FS9/FSX)Silverstone ST75EF 600W PSUSharkoon Rebel9 Value Midi Tower (250mm Side Fan!)LG GH-22NS DVD BurnerLG DH-16NS DVD ROMTeac FloppyWin XP pro 64Any comments? Monday I will order.Peter

Sorry for late reply, my DSL provider had some problems for 3 days. Can you imagine FS-PC is dead and no Intenet :( I took time to work on my throttle...Thanks to all for their input. I will adjust my buying list accordingly. Though some more questions:1) Is the 9800GT in balance with E8500 and 4 Gig, or should I invest in a GTX260 or higher?2) Do you have experience also with XP prof 64? Or should I shoot for Vista64 or even not 64bit, but 32bit OS?3) I found NickN's guide for XP/Windows setup and optimization in Simviation Forum. Is there an other guide for XP 64bit or Vista64?A question to GSalden: what is FS-GG?Thanks again for help. On Monday I will order the parts for the new rig.Peter

Hello,in another thread I got answered my HDD questions - thanks.My old FS PC is dead and now a new one has to be build. I got a original new E8500 as a present -unfortunately not a i7, but for me it will do running mainly FS9 and step by step involving FSX.From reading a lot in this and the Simviation forum I tried to configure a machine which fits my budget. If some of you would give me some comments I would be glad.E8500 --> is here already! Do I need a better cooler for this?Asus P5E Deluxe4MB Kingston DDR2-1066EVGA 9800GT 1MB --> stock cooling is ok?1 x WD6400AAKS (OS), 1 x WD VelociRaptor 300GB (FS and later FSX additional, not partitioned)PSU: PC P&C 610Case: Sharkoon Rebel 9 ValueOS: XP64 --> or better Vista64?I am not that good in PC, but appreciate all the tuning hints I read here in the forum AVSIM, Simviation).I am also not sure if I should/can OC this config. Any advice/experience is appreciated.NickN and some other poster here are already heroes for me :( Thanks a lot!Peter

Thanks flyhalf and Alan,I will take yor advice: a WD 640 AAKS for OS/apps/data and a WD VelociRaptor 300GB for FS9 + FSX.I will open another thread for CPU questions, because I got a brand new originally packed E8500 as a present...Peter

Hello to all the experts!I was reading this forum now for several days. A lot of expertise and advice but finally I still have some questions. What I have:My current system is 5 years old and not worth to discuss - it will be replacedFS9 is installed with LVLD767 and some add-on sceneries. When FSX came to the market I bought it immediately, but never installed because of my crappy HW - high time to start with. OS is XP-Professional.What I aim for:A system for primarily FS9 use and step by step (slowly) transition to FSX. I am using 2 monitor (2D view) and a second laptop (WideFS) for com, ASv6 and my homecockpit SW (SIOC).I learned quite a lot from this forum about new systems but did not finaly make up my mind. Overclocking is not my favorite.My questions:- How many HDD should I install? 1000GB for OS and 1 HD for FS9/FSX with 2 partitions? or???- I tend to stay with XP as OS, don't like Vista and have no idea about Win7. Thanks in advance, more questions will arise later Peter