Skylar
01-05-2010, 12:19 AM
Ok so I am building a new computer, and selling my old one to cover the costs. Here's what I'll have:
Intel i7 Quadcore 920 (Overclocked to 4Ghz)
6DB DDR3 CORSAIR RAM
Nvidia GTX285 2GB version
1TB HDD
Windows 7 64 bit
All of the rest (Mobo, fans, heatsink, soforth)
Now I currently have two 22 inch widescreen monitors, with about $200 left over from selling my old computer and building my new one. I currently have Saitek Rudder pedals, two Saitek throttle quadrants, and a Saitek yoke.
Now I also have FSX and the PMDG MD-11. My goal is to make a basic simpit with the MD-11 in mind.
I wanted to start fairly basic with my two monitors, possibly getting a 3rd. One would be used for the main panel (The LDC screens on the cockpit). I was figuring for now (as money IS an issue) that I would simply take some plywood and cut out the frame for this. Now this isn't 100% realistic, but it's a start!
Now I want to use my second monitor for the outside view (and possibly pick up a 2nd monitor for the same thing).
I currently utilize a normal sized desk that my two monitors sit on side by side, but I really want it to have more of a real cockpit-ish feel to it. Should I try to make a frame that my main monitor (panel display) will sit in, and then expand with levers (later down the road) and the glareshield? If so, where do I start for making this "frame" for everything to sit in?
The desk isn't ideal for getting that "real cockpit" feel to it -- where should I go for a cheap method of making something that looks realistic?
I am not wanting anything major here yet folks. I just want to start with the basics, and go from there. Eventually I want a full cockpit of the MD-11, or possibly a different aircraft (744, 767, what have you). Just looking for the basics for now, but be able to use it to expand off of later down the road.
All help is GREATLY appreciated!
Intel i7 Quadcore 920 (Overclocked to 4Ghz)
6DB DDR3 CORSAIR RAM
Nvidia GTX285 2GB version
1TB HDD
Windows 7 64 bit
All of the rest (Mobo, fans, heatsink, soforth)
Now I currently have two 22 inch widescreen monitors, with about $200 left over from selling my old computer and building my new one. I currently have Saitek Rudder pedals, two Saitek throttle quadrants, and a Saitek yoke.
Now I also have FSX and the PMDG MD-11. My goal is to make a basic simpit with the MD-11 in mind.
I wanted to start fairly basic with my two monitors, possibly getting a 3rd. One would be used for the main panel (The LDC screens on the cockpit). I was figuring for now (as money IS an issue) that I would simply take some plywood and cut out the frame for this. Now this isn't 100% realistic, but it's a start!
Now I want to use my second monitor for the outside view (and possibly pick up a 2nd monitor for the same thing).
I currently utilize a normal sized desk that my two monitors sit on side by side, but I really want it to have more of a real cockpit-ish feel to it. Should I try to make a frame that my main monitor (panel display) will sit in, and then expand with levers (later down the road) and the glareshield? If so, where do I start for making this "frame" for everything to sit in?
The desk isn't ideal for getting that "real cockpit" feel to it -- where should I go for a cheap method of making something that looks realistic?
I am not wanting anything major here yet folks. I just want to start with the basics, and go from there. Eventually I want a full cockpit of the MD-11, or possibly a different aircraft (744, 767, what have you). Just looking for the basics for now, but be able to use it to expand off of later down the road.
All help is GREATLY appreciated!