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Hello, I am here asking why FSX is so horibble in every perspective almost. I just spent $270 for a q9500 processor, and it still runs like crap. I think my computer specs are pretty good..., But why isn't it preforming like it should? maby its some hardware issues? someone help me out here

specs:

asus p5kpl-cm mobo
windows xp - service pack 3
intel - Q9500 @ 3.41 ghz
4gb's - corsair dominator ram
geforce - 8800 Ultra
1.5 TB hardrive
and a *** load of fans

someone pleasse help, i spent so much money just for fsx and it is still crap.

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Too much to list here. The sim can be tweaked for better performance, these threads should help.
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohfor [...] y.php?f=53

Message edited by sdf on 05-29-2009 at 12:24:58 AM

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sdf is right, it has to be tweaked to perform well. I have a q6600@3.6ghz with an 8800gt and have my frames locked at 25fps for smooth performance .. if I lock it any higher or leave it on unlimited it becomes very jerky.

Reply to chiller

What resolution are you playing it on?

Reply to HundredIslandsBoy

if you just upgraded the processor and all else was the same rename the fsx.cfg file to fsxold.cfg.
When you restart the program it will rewrite itself with the new hardware.
I had to do that with mine and it made a huge difference.

Reply to pat mcgroin

your poroblem is your video card, 8800!? Its bottlenecking your nice cpu. This game is heavily cpu dependent but dont be fooled! Cpu ALLOWS good framerates (25-30fps) but the vid card is what keeps the fps stable. The 8800 is your problem, get a nvidia gtx 260 or better and your fsx experience will be as smooth as butter! Well as smooth as butter thats frozen solid.

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DNQ3 wrote :

Check this link http://www.tomshardware.com/charts [...] 2,785.html

------------------------------ Q9550 EO currently @ 3.88Ghz, OCZ 2 X 2G 2000 DDR3, Asus Striker II Extreme,2 BFG 8800GTS(g92)512 SLI when needed, Creative SB X-fi Fatalitiy pro, Home built W/C'n
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is this good a good pc 4 fsx

Computer Case Black & Silver ATX Tower Case
CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 250 2MB (2 x 3.0 GHZ)
Motherboard Foxconn M6IPMV 2000MT/s (NVIDIA 6100)
Memory 4GB PC-6400 800 MHZ (2 x 2 GB) (DDR2)
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT - 1 GB - 2xDVI/VGA/HDMI (Palit) - OverClocked
Power Supply OCZ 500W Stealth XStream - Low Noise
Hard Drive 1 160 GB SATA-II HDD UDMA 300 7200 8MB
Optical Drive 1 Samsung (S222A) DVD PLUS/-RW 22x Dual Layer - Black (IDE)
Sound Card Motherboard Integrated 5.1 Sound
Networking Edimax Wireless LAN 54Mbps (USB)
USB Ports 4 X USB 2.0 Ports
CPU Heatsink Thermalright Ultima-90i - Silent
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 64-BIT (Genuine DVD & COA Included)
Security Software No Security Software Included
Backup Solution Standard Operating System Backup
Keyboard Standard Slim Keyboard (PS/2)
Mouse Logitech RX250 Optical Mouse (USB)

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