New FSX computer

Question

Hey I'm getting an XPS 420 and I was wondering if the following system specs will get good FPS.   Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6850 (4MB L2 Cache,3.0GHz,1333 FSB) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Digital Cable Support 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs 500GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache 768MB nVidia GeForce 8800 GTX

Djamj · Answer

OK thanks!  I can't wait until I get it on Wednesday!

msrk · Answer

umm. yea. I think you'll do just fine.

RRF985 · Answer

That's a great setup you've ordered but don't expect to run with the sliders maxed out in FSX.  You will be able to run very close to max with FSX SP1 and SP2 but in large city areas you'll still get down to about 10-15FPS which is still very playable.  I personally am fine with that since out of the city areas I get 40-50FPS.  Enjoy waiting for your new machine!!

CHSIsupplier · Answer

It's interesting about FS-X. All the benchmarks that I've seen (that use FS-X) show the older 7900GTX outperforming the 8800GTX in that game. Every other game prefers the 8800GTX. I've never been able to figure that one out.

elika · Answer

most gpu's do not have a problem running that game as it is VERY CPU heavy but you'll be able to run most of it on high settings (save for AA). Also, how did you order that computer with an 8800gtx?

Djamj · Answer

I ordered the second most expensive one.  The one for gaming.

Djamj · Answer

Hey guys!!  Thanks for your help I just got it and tried FSX on it with some sliders at max and I'm getting 20-25 FPS when I set it to unlimited thanks!

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