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vulcanman   05-30-2009 at 01:41:08 AM

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 !!

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boudy   05-30-2009 at 01:59:38 AM
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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.

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vulcanman   05-30-2009 at 02:03:13 AM
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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 //

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edeawillrule   05-30-2009 at 03:17:23 AM
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What is your price limit? (that is if you have a limit lol)

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AKM880   05-30-2009 at 03:26:11 AM
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+1 to boudy. GTX275, but what is your budget?

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vulcanman   05-30-2009 at 03:24:58 PM
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About $100 ... :( ... since this setup will replace my recently bought Q9300 machine from Dell ... money down the tube :(

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invisik   05-30-2009 at 04:27:16 PM
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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/Prod [...] 6814500109

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teja92   05-30-2009 at 04:28:09 PM
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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/Prod [...] 6814102824

 

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


Message edited by teja92 on 05-30-2009 at 04:32:02 PM
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chripuck   05-31-2009 at 07:02:45 PM
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vulcanman wrote :

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?

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Bronze Graphics badge coozie7   05-31-2009 at 07:19:40 PM
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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.


Message edited by coozie7 on 05-31-2009 at 07:27:45 PM
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one-shot   05-31-2009 at 07:34:12 PM
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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.

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vulcanman   06-01-2009 at 01:07:42 PM
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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.

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one-shot   06-02-2009 at 04:56:50 AM
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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.

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efeat   06-02-2009 at 05:59:24 AM
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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.

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mexicanca   06-02-2009 at 06:27:05 AM
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a nvidia geforce gts 250 will be great for you it cost only now at bestbuy 150$

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