New System for Fs9 home cockpit
Hello,
Hope anyone can help me with the mb and cpu / mem upgrade that I want to do for my in process FS9 home cockpit...
I understand that dual core processors don't really help FS9 so I am thinking of getting a faster single core processor. Here is my current and proposed systems:
Currrent:
Athlon XP 3200+, 2 GB dual-channel ddr (400 fsb), ATI X850 Pro AGP 256MB, Nforce chipset
Proposed:
Athlon 64 3800, 2 GB dual-channel ddr (800 fsb), ATI X850 Pro AGP 256 MB, via chipset
So basically going from Athlon XP 3200 to Athlon 64 3800 with faster fsb for dual channel memory. I am trying to keep cost down by reusing the X850 AGP card but I am willing to entertain options/suggestions...
My goal is to run FS9 (full screen - no instruments of course) for outside view alone and all other instruments on networked pcs...
Any opinions appreciated...
THanks,
Peter
AMD X2 6000+ faster in fs9 than AMD 64 3800
Toly,
Do you mean the AMD X2 6000+? The dual core cpu? I had considered that. I can't seem to find a single core Athlon 64 chip higher than the Athlon 64 3800.
Thanks,
Peter
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Toly
Hi Peter,
I have Athlon 64 3800+, single-core, with Nvidia 7900Gs. It's adequate to run FS9 on high settings, with default scenery. With FSGenesis mesh, Bird's Eye view and Ultimate terrain I'm lucky to get fps in high teens. I usually fly with a VC view, but it doesn't seem to make much difference performance-wise. Regardless, I have a choice of either blocky, spartan scenery and high fps or beautiful scenery and a slideshow. And yes, this is FS9.
I had set up another PC, AMD 6000+ and moved my video card there. I get low to mid-20s fps with everything maxed out, in urban and other demanding areas.
If your'e going through the pain of the upgrade, I'd recommend you add another $100 and get AMD 6000+ or better. I'm afraid the jump to AMD 3800 won't make as much of a difference as you're hoping.
Rgds,
-Toly.