Cybermonkey
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Registered: 22nd Sep 02
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get your DX10 ready FGX card at the ready 
click on the top story link
http://www.airsidetv.com/flightsim/default.asp
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James
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Any idea when its being released in the UK? And any idea of the requirements?
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Cybermonkey
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Requirements, anything supercomputer-ish to run it well, and a DX10 card, which arent even on the market yet. so expect release before chrimbo
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Cybermonkey
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have heard that it struggles on a current top end system, even equipped with a X1900XTX or 7900GTX
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
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This is the spec of my PC:
- Asus A8N-SLi Premium nForce4 SLi (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard
- GeIL 1GB (2x512MB) PC3200 Value Dual Channel Kit CAS2.5
- AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego 90nm (Socket 939)
- Western Digital Caviar Special Edition 250GB 2500KS SATA-II 16MB Cache
- LG GSA-4167BRL 16x16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter (Black)
- Leadtek GeForce 6200 Turbo Cache 256MB DDR TV-Out/DVI (PCI-Express)
- Coolermaster Wavemaster Case
- OCZ ModStream 450w ATX2.2 Power Supply
Soon to upgrade my Graphics Card though - any recommendations around £200?
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
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BTW I know that probably won't run Flight Simulator X even with a new graphics card but I might just opt for FS2004
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Cybermonkey
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that will run FS2004 at full whack with all the add-ons in the world with no slowdown  i run FS2004 on this
Asrock Shitboard
Athlon 2200XP oc @ 1901mhz
generic 1GB PC3200 RAM
Geforce 4 Ti4800
and it runs pretty smooth on 3/4 to max settings.
your system is fine i guess for FSX apart from the GFX card. nothing for £200 will help you more than what you have though. maybe think about doubling that budget
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James
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Cybermonkey, do you use a joystick for FS2004? Ive just ordered it but I think I threw my old joystick out.
If you think a joystick is the way forward, could you recommend one? On a bit of a budget mind 
P.s. PC World have FS 10 on preorder for £19.99!!
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Ian
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I assume the experience of flying the plane is pretty much done, as the improvements include having more cars at rush hour and the right type of trees on the ground. Necessary.
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Cybermonkey
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
I assume the experience of flying the plane is pretty much done, as the improvements include having more cars at rush hour and the right type of trees on the ground. Necessary.
yeah, the physics model for FS2004 was pretty much complete bar realistic crashes/incidents, which is something FSX will improve on. its just a more complete experience Ian.
James, i use the Logitech Wingman Strike Force 3D, with force feedback, little pricey but great joystick
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