Hello all,
I am upgrading my flight simulaor with two computers that will be connected with a crossover cat 5 ethernet to run all the software and hardware controls as best as possible.
here is my new beast computer:
Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz LGA 1150 Boxed Processor – overclock 4.4- 5.0 ghz
ASUS Sabertooth Z97 MARK 1 LGA1150 ATX Intel Motherboard
Thermaltake Water 3.0 Performer Cooling System
16GB DDR3 2133 PC3-17000 (2x8GB, 1.5V)
3GB Asus GTX 780 Ti, GDDR5, PCIe
Thermaltake 750W 80+ Active PFC Power Supply
Samsung 840 EVO MZ-7TE1T0BW 1TB MLC SSD – 2ND DRIVE
Crucial M550 512GB MLC SATA - MAIN DRIVE
24X DVD Burner
Zalman Z1 case
Windows 8.1 Professional x64
Old computer:
i7-2000k
GTX 560 graphics card
Win 7 64 bit
New computer has two SSD – 512GB and 1 TB
NEW COMPUTER – 4 monitors - and where to install the software
Main SSD 512 GB – all in x86 folder - FSX, GSX ground, Accumsim 172, other aircraft, missions, FSUIPC, WIDEFS, REX overdrive in separate folder on main drive
2nd SSD 1 TB – MegaSceneryEarth files included HI Res cities & airports, night environment CA - only load in areas of flying only
most hardware to connect to main computer - PFC yoke, Saitek rudder pedals, GoFlight modules - EFIS, MCP-PRO, various GoFlight modules, custom 172 R master switch panel, brake switch, fuel switch
OLD COMPUTER – 2 monitors In X86 folder
GA Panel software - run on 24" lcd monitor
Active SKY
GPS software - to run on GNS 530 by Emuteq ( 2nd monitor )
Were should I install PMDG 737NG? becasue I have a 24" LCD screen on my 2nd computer to run gauges for all GA aircraft. My worry is PMDG on Win 8.1as well. Is this possible to run the PMDG gauge screens on my 24" lcd from the 2nd computer to link with FSX?
Any other suggestions on my upgrade over build would be appreciated, thank you.
Richard