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07-25-2011, 08:14 AM #1
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power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit
When assembling a flight sim cockpit, how many computers are needed?
Does one computer run FSX and the other computers control the gauges/displays in the instrument panel?
Just trying to get my head around the complete build of a cockpit, and what is needed to connect all the components together.
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07-30-2011, 09:40 AM #2
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Re: power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit
All depends on the type of a/c & program you want to use. I'm doing a A320 using FS9 on 1 pc & project magenta to run the displays on 3 pc's. For the backlighting & LEds i have 2 x pc power supplies.
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07-30-2011, 03:20 PM #3
Re: power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit
Hi!
There is no exact number, too many variables.
For example, you can run almost full PM Suite in one computer with 2 VGA cards (4 outs), but you cannot run CDU and RCDU in the same. After buy all pc's, we buy a set of analogic gauges which only works with winxp (I have all pc's with Windows 7, so another computer is needed, etc.
For the FS, also depends of your configuration and aims. Its not the same to fly with just 1 projector or LCD than make it with 3 projectors!. In any case, you only need to get a powerfull computer for your(s) visuals pc(s) (the one which displays your scenery, etc.)Greetings!
Aaron Sanchez - http://mi737.blogspot.com
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08-06-2011, 07:27 PM #4
Re: power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit
Hi
You can see my setup here:
http://www.md80project.dk/portal/for...ld%29+Hardware
I have not found the right setup for the gauges/main-panels yet.Sincerely,
Claus
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08-12-2011, 04:05 AM #5
Re: power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit
Ah! Just was wondering the same! Great so see so much information!
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09-06-2011, 05:14 PM #6
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Re: power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit
After putting a 2nd Graphics Card into the PC I now will be attempting to run everything on one pc (more than one PSU though).. at the moment It is going great PMDG 737NGX on 3 monitors (triplehead2go) then one monitor for CAPT PFD/ND and one monitor for UPPER DU/ FO ND and a third monitor (ELO 19" Touch Screen) For the CDU and LOWER DU... 4 Flight Illusion Gauges (Stand by and Capt Clock) 2 Simkits Gauges, Goflight MCP and EFIS and three other goflight gauges NAV ADF and flaps/gear/trim.. OpenCockpits XPNDR... That's the hardware... The Software running on one PC is...
FSX, Fight Illusion, Simkits, OpenCockpits, REX2, ASX, AiVasoft Electronic Flight Bag, IVAP... My Sliders Are All or 98% of them at max. My Eye Candy is amazing the FPS at Altitude is on Unlimited and Jumps between 20 - 40 at UK extreme Airports it will go down to 14 but I can live with that..
I do have Electronic Flight Bag on a second PC and Skype, IVAO but with still having two HD out's Left on the graphics cards I,m sure I could run EFB on the main PC...... but I prefer to have the teamspeak, IVAO, skype on the second PC..I'm living the dream, not so many years ago I can remember having six PC's with wideview and PM RJ PFD's
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11-10-2011, 02:49 AM #7
Re: power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit
Mr. Hoot,
I'm curious as to what hardware you PC carries.
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11-10-2011, 06:19 AM #8
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Re: power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit
intel 5i core, asus motherboard win7 64bit 8GB ram asus GTX540 asus GTX 560
hope this is what you meant if not let me know
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11-10-2011, 04:01 PM #9
Re: power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit
yep, that's what I meant. One other question for you given your setup, is two graphic cards all I need to run the outside view (triplehead2go), CA, FO, and Eicas screens (just as you have) and still have extra room for another screen to be used as a setup screen or poor man's instructor station? I'll probably be running FSX, FSUIPC, and OPENCOCKPITS at the minimum and preferrably WinXP (or Win7). I didn't know if adding a second triplehead2go on the second graphics card would accomplish this too or be a waste.
- Most importantly, I want the FO instruments seperate, meaning not a clone of the CA's side. Thanks!
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11-10-2011, 04:11 PM #10
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Re: power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit
if you use pmdg 737ngx then it will not be a clone it will be FO. two triple heads would do but it was cheaper to buy the asus GTX560
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