Flight Sim Computer Build

[2StgTurbine]

I am preparing to build a new computer and I wanted to get some advice from more experienced builders before I spend a lot of money. I am a pilot and I have built a flight simulator that I use to train and stay current. I am running Microsoft Flight Simulator X on my current system, and I am not satisfied with the performance. This flight simulator has intense 3D graphics and renders images about 100 miles away. What I want is to be able to run this program as best as I can. Here is a list of the items I plan on buying.

Intel Core i7 Processor i7-950

eVGA 132-BL-E758-TR Motherboard

eVGA GeForce GTX 295

OCZ Platinum 6GB

Microsoft Windows 7

I run the program with two monitors. One is a 19” at 1024X768 resolution that I use to display flight instruments which are not too graphic intensive. The other is a 32” at 1366X768 resolution that displays the outside cockpit view which is very graphic intensive.

So here is what I would like to know, would I be better off getting two less capable graphic cards so each monitor can have its own, run both monitors off the GeForce 295, or get two GeForce 295s? Also, is there anything else about my build I should be concerned about such as bottle necks, better hardware, or new hardware coming out soon.

Thanks.

 

[Enjoi]

I am preparing to build a new computer and I wanted to get some advice from more experienced builders before I spend a lot of money. I am a pilot and I have built a flight simulator that I use to train and stay current. I am running Microsoft Flight Simulator X on my current system, and I am not satisfied with the performance. This flight simulator has intense 3D graphics and renders images about 100 miles away. What I want is to be able to run this program as best as I can. Here is a list of the items I plan on buying.

Intel Core i7 Processor i7-950

eVGA 132-BL-E758-TR Motherboard

eVGA GeForce GTX 295

OCZ Platinum 6GB

Microsoft Windows 7

I run the program with two monitors. One is a 19” at 1024X768 resolution that I use to display flight instruments which are not too graphic intensive. The other is a 32” at 1366X768 resolution that displays the outside cockpit view which is very graphic intensive.

So here is what I would like to know, would I be better off getting two less capable graphic cards so each monitor can have its own, run both monitors off the GeForce 295, or get two GeForce 295s? Also, is there anything else about my build I should be concerned about such as bottle necks, better hardware, or new hardware coming out soon.

Thanks.

One of the other forums I use is a Flight Sim forum, and one of the members is fortunate enough to be able to build and test systems to give feedback to the rest of the community. Of all the systems he has built and benchmarked FSX with, the best ones have been i7. The higher the clock the better. The i7-950 performs amazingly well with FSX.


FSX is much more CPU intensive than video card, so you will not need two GTX295s. One will be more than enough. Nvidia generally outperforms ATI in FSX, so sticking with them is a wise choice.

I think you will be very satisfied with the build you have already picked out.



I am like you, a pilot that supplements his time with flight sims. I am based out of KLZU in Atlanta. If you need any more help with FSX let me know. I have a few great addons I recommend if you are interested. :good:

 

[2StgTurbine]

I think you will be very satisfied with the build you have already picked out.



I am like you, a pilot that supplements his time with flight sims. I am based out of KLZU in Atlanta. If you need any more help with FSX let me know. I have a few great addons I recommend if you are interested. :good:

Thanks for the fast reply. I fly out of KASH or anywhere else I am needed. I have been waiting for PMDGs 737 for over a year now, but if you have any other good addons, I am open.