FSX Deluxe

Can anyone give an ideal spec(s) on a full graphical, yet fast frame-rate computer.

P.S.( future computers are coooool tooooooo!!!!! -

If you're inquiring about a computer to run Microsoft Flight Simulator X, then you're in for a shock.

FSX does not follow the same hardware guidlines that gamers typically use to determine the best configuration. FSX is the most CPU bound title you can currently run. FSX is on the extreme CPU end of the CPU/GPU gaming spectrum. FSX frame rate is 85% CPU and only 15% GPU. FSX runs best on a highly overclocked Core i7 @ 4.0 Ghz, and just a mainstream nVidia GPU, so even a GTX-260 is overkill. High-end graphics solutions such as SLI/CF/X2 or just overclocking a single GPU has the effect of actually decreasing FPS due to increasing CPU interrupts.

Don't believe me? Then check out Tom's Gaming Graphics Charts: http://www.tomshardware.com/charts [...] 2,784.html

Microsoft's minimum requirements are a cruel joke. I've been a Flight Simulator enthusiast for over 15 years, so I've built my rigs specifically to run these simulations. You're either going to need a "built-to-order" overclocked quad, or just turn back the clock and install Flight Simulator 2004.

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The i9 hasn't been released. From my post above:

I provided a link which clearly shows that nVidia is the best choice. Did you look at it?

Did you somehow misplace it?

What exactly do you want to know?

Then what is the point of your threads?

If you're building now, then I've already answered your question in my post above, which is once again, a Core i7 920 D0 overclocked to 4.0 Ghz, and at most, a single nVidia GTX 275. If you're asking me to speculate on a future build, then a highly overclocked Core i9 with the same graphics solution. Other Graphics solutions are pointless, until the day arrives when Microsoft releases information concerning Flight Simulator 11.

I also gave you a link to Tom's Gaming and Graphics Charts in my post above. Did you look at it?

I have no interest in participating in that endless debate. Again, did you look at the link?