Got i7 to run FSX ... now pls recommend Video Card

[vulcanman]

I just placed an order for a i7 920 CPU + MB + 6GB RAM ... its on its way.

My monitor runs at 1920x1200.

Question ...

Which video card to you all recommend ? How much GPU Memory ?

I really like this game ... do you think I will get 30fps with this setup (assuming I get the right video card) ? Thanks !!

 

[boudy]

Really like what game?

A GTX 275 or 4890 seems to be right up your alley.
Although, you could take a step forward and get a GTX 295 or maybe a 4870X2.

 

[vulcanman]

I did mention FSX on the subject line ... but should have added that in the main content as well.

The Game is FSX - Flight Simulator X.


Thanks //

 

[edeawillrule]

What is your price limit? (that is if you have a limit lol)

 

[AKM880]

+1 to boudy. GTX275, but what is your budget?

 

[vulcanman]

About $100 ... ... since this setup will replace my recently bought Q9300 machine from Dell ... money down the tube

 

[invisik]

Well since fsx is more cpu bound you really dont a high end graphic card. I would recommend a gtx260 but since your on a tight budget a 9800gt should do the trick.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500109

 

[teja92]

You could have stayed with the Q9300 and overclock it and then get a GTX 295 or GTX 285 based on your price to get Maximum benefit. Right now you can only look at a HD 4770 or

A HD 4850
Grab this as fast as you can coz it ends 31 May::
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824

A HD 4850 for 85$ after 15$ mail in Rebate

 

[chripuck]

About $100 ... ... since this setup will replace my recently bought Q9300 machine from Dell ... money down the tube

What the hell are you buying another machine for if you have a Q9300 already? That is plenty fast enough to run any game you want provided you have the right PSU and Video card....

Just a curiosity quesiton... why did you not upgrade the Dell Q9300?

 

[coozie7]

If you have no place for the Dell, I can find it one!
If you can find one the HD4770 is the best bang per buck right now and you can add a second later, check out the reviews for 4770 in Crossfire...Wow!
The HD4850 can also be found for under $100 with rebates while the GTS250 is in better supply but a little more on average.
None of these cards will run FSX at high settings smoothly but add a second for SLI/CF and you'll be flying-pun intended.

 

[one-shot]

FSX is CPU limited, not GPU limited. Therefore, a faster CPU is more beneficial to the OP than a faster GPU. FSX runs much faster with my i7 920 versus my old e6750 using the same video card.

 

[vulcanman]

One-Shot ... thats the main reason I decided to switch to a faster CPU.

My Q9300 was good enough if I choose medium settings for my 1920x1200 display.

How much more did the core i7 cost me .. with tax ?

All these were bought from Newegg at different times during a sale

CPU - $244
MB - $159
6GB DDR3 - $69
500W PS - $29

The Q9300 has a 8800GS in it ... which I may try out first.

 

[one-shot]

Wow, those are some low prices on parts.

I just got an i7 920 - $288.99
Asus P6T -$249.99
6GB OCZ Plat DDR3 -$ 94.99

It came out to just over $600 with all savings. No MIRs which was great.

 

[efeat]

If FSX is the only game you're looking to play, you don't need much stronger than a 4770. Maybe a 4850. If you have some interest in other games, it would behoove you to get something like a 4870/gtx 260 and above.

 

[mexicanca]

a nvidia geforce gts 250 will be great for you it cost only now at bestbuy 150$