Building a computer to run FSX need advice!

[winningfreak]

Games throwing my friend through a loop, hes on an old dell that can hardly run it and is looking to build a new computer to run it maxed out. Hope you guys can whip something together:



Budget Range: $700-$1000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Flight simulator and gaming.

Parts Not Required: I have an extra PSU im going to give to him ( OCz stealthxtreme 600w )

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newgg.com
Country of Origin: United states


Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Monitor Resolution: 3x 1440x900 ( he already has 2 and is planning to pick up a 3rd at a later date )

Additional Comments: No monitor.PSU needed



Thanks for the help guys!

 

[anxiousinfusion]

In your build, keep in mind that Flight Simulator is more processor intensive than most games. Don't hesitate to divert more of your budget into a better CPU.

 

[bmozdemir]

Did you do your build? If yes I'd ask for suggestions... I'm trying to build one too and would like hear your results (fps).
Thanks...

 

[badtaylorx]

if the third monitor is important you'll hafta go with an amd card.......a good 6950 will suffice for a flight sim.....

with a thousand dollar limit id go amd......with a phenom 2......doesnt seem like bulldozer is worth it right now.......
mobo 99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767

cpu 120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

best 6950 out there 290

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102951

case.....this one is sweet!!! 89


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811553002

dvd.....20

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

mem 55

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226099

that comes up to 673 so far for a pretty good system......that grafix card actually has a switch on it that turns it into a 6970.....check out a review or two......

good luck

bTx