Well I must say from the stand point of one just looking and trying to understand the complexities of which you all speak, I can see how this kind of subject matter can be so difficult to convey to the unlearned group like myself. Christopher Elliott did convey a little that I could sort of grasp. The candy and the highway was interesting perspectives and helpfull. From the standpoint of observing as a VERY new guy, I found the attacking a little unsettling, and very reluctant to be heard. Everyones points appear very valid. However I would like to be as ready as possible for the coming NGX and would like to know what is the minimum configuration I'm going to need to enjoy the NGX even with little scenery (which I do like). My only source of income is in jepordy (Washington children play roulette), I will have to watch my pennies....yes...it's down to that. At present, I have a Sata West Dig 500gb HD with Windows 7 Ult x64 and a WD 500gb with xp x32, both have FSX and both will avail fps between 9 and 22 with PMDG 747 when panel and objects displayed with adujusting the sliders. Outside the aircraft I get about 25 to 35 fps. I can get smooth movement on both. Is my setup going to be able to handle the NGX?? Would appreciate any help... Tab walton ASUS P5N-D DDR2 4G RAM, WINDOW 7 x64 ULTRA, Intel 2quad 2.33, GT 9500 nvidia 1GB RAM Total Phy Mem 4.oo gb (not clocked)avail phys Mem 2.95 gbTotal Virtual Mem 8.00 gbAvail Vertual Mem 6.85 gbPage File Space 4.00 gb