power supplies and computers needed to run a cockpit

[HAVOC]

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.

[bindook]

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.

[Aaron]

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.)

[verticallimit]

Hi
You can see my setup here:
http://www.md80project.dk/portal/forum_topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=308&FORUM_ID=6&CAT_ID=1&Topic_Title=The+setup&Forum_Title=MD-80+%28Homebuild%29+Hardware

I have not found the right setup for the gauges/main-panels yet.

[novalyfe]

Ah! Just was wondering the same! Great so see so much information!

[Infinity]

Mr. Hoot,

I'm curious as to what hardware you PC carries.

[Infinity]

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!

[Infinity]

so using 1 triplehead2go and two graphic cards, I will get three outside views, 3 cockpit screens, and still have room for an extra monitor to be used as a setup, control screen (similiar to a laptop station)?

[Infinity]

Ah, thanks. So tripledhead2go has the ability to display separate cockpit screens too, not just scenery? Just making sure. Appreciate your help.

[Infinity]

Mr. Hoot, one last question and I apologize for sounding lost in the head, but are you using the latest PMDG737ngx software. I ask only because I can't find where it speaks about the setup we are talking about.

[Infinity]

Sorry, what I meant by that was just having the pfd, mfd, and eicas (efis) screens up such as in your cockpit. Not the virtual cockpit views. I don't see where this subject is addressed on the pmdg website so I didn't know if you were using an older version or something.

[Infinity]

Yep, that's what I needed to know. I appreciate your help. Thanks.

[Burgafilms]

Thank you for postint that. Huge HELP!!!!