How much have ya spent on FSX so far

I have never tried to keep up with how much I spend. It is easier to stay in a state of denial that way.
:costumes:
 
harleyman said:
Now I'm using a 19 inch with a native of 1600 X 1060 at 60 Hz and its awful..Its not the monitor as I've tested on my wifes monitor which is an HP with the same resolution ans Hz


It boils down to needing a better monitor with a higher resolution of 1900 X 1200 @ 75Hz.......


My vid card is a 4870X2 which should be plenty........



I just hope thats the problem as I've RMAed so far the vid card , MoBo, HDD....Bought a different 22 inch LG that was also native at 1600X1050 and the same problem continued....

And a SOH expert has been dilligent with helping me and thats our conclusion.......He laughfs at me too......:173go1:
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Yep, I think you need to go to at least a 24" widescreen to support 1920x1200 resolution.

Don't know if you saw my post awhile back about the screen ratios of a widescreen computer monitor vs. a widescreen HDTV, but there's a slight difference between the two - 16x10 for a monitor vs. 16x9 for an HDTV. I discovered it quite by accident after already purchasing 2 widescreens (a 22" Dell - on my old computer, and this 25.5" Samsung). As a result, you get a small black bar on the top and bottom of the monitor when watching HD content designed for HDTV 16x9 screens.
 
If I don't soon quit spending I might loose my happy home....:costumes:


The wifes getting hostile...And If I get something new...You bet, she has to get it too even though she does not need it.....LOL:banghead:
 
I probably have about 3K into my rig, not counting controllers, which would add approx. 500 more. Then there's the FS addons..... I don't have a figure. But I tell my wife, at least I don't drink or go out looking for action! She KNOWs where I am!

NC
 
I have spent $1600 for a new computer, $49.00 for FSX Gold....The computer. An HP m9450f, has 8GB of RAM, 22 inch flat screen monitor, runs FSX just fine, AND I can still run FS9 ...imagine that. So far, Piglets creations are still freeware, so I'm not out any $$ for airplanes...:costumes:

Love that Mooney Mite, Tim...:ernae:
 
Geez Moe, what a question to ask.

I don't keep track on purpose because the wife might hit me along the head or worse if I actually knew!

:tgun2: ":censored: RUUUUUUUUUUN" :mixedsmi:
 
By the time I get FSX working how I like it, FS XI will be out. Its happened to me the past 2 times with FS 8 and 9. I guess because I've enjoyed fiddling with my computer so much I haven't been able to buy add-ons. I bet I'm in the $1,000 range.
 
harleyman said:
Way to much...

LOL, that's about right!!! And I run 2 complete rigs (1 XP and now, 1 Vista). I also spent way to much on FS9, (FS2002, and FS98 as well) and gave all the FS9 software (about 25 boxes) to a buddy to get him started in flight simming a little over a year ago. He's in and happy as a clam with FS9 (FSX crippled his less than a year old Dell but he gets a smooth 30 FPS in FS9).

So a new 24 inch with 1900 X 1200 is in the future after i test on my 27 inch LCD ..After my wife gives mine back that is...LOL

1900 X 1200, once you get there, there's no going back. My new 26.5 Samsung 260HD LCD Monitor/TV does an okay job but not as good as my 24" Sony that's about 2.5 years old which gives a much more vivid / solid presentation. Maybe using Samsungs specific drivers & software, which I haven't installed yet (still using Vista's generic drivers) will help. If not I'm going to get the next iteration of the Hanspree 28" - which is what I wanted in the first place with my new system but couldn't find one anywhere locally in August or September.

Oh..Sorry moe...You were looking for a number


Ummmmmm 2,5000 with add ons so far......:d
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A number: yeah, what he said, "way too much".

LOLOL, just reread this thread, it is one of the funniest I've read in some time, only a dedicated FSX'er would understand.
 
I don't count the cost of the hardware, except for controllers - I use the computer for too many other things. Besides, my wife is a flight attendant - gone half the time and doesn't see the bills. As much as I wish part of that wasn't true, it does have a couple benefits. If I have both hands on the X52, she counts that as "working" most of the time :wiggle:. How much have I spent? My FSX folder is is 43 gig, and FS9 another 48. Every time I think I'm not getting anything else for FS9 something like the MAAM-SIM TBF or the new F-86 come along. :banghead:

Glenn
 
Good job guys, keep spending the $$$$ and keep that recession out of our hobby!!! I too have spent my share and continue to take my extra dollars and buy things associated with FSX:applause:.

Jim
 
limjack said:
Good job guys, keep spending the $$$$ and keep that recession out of our hobby!!! I too have spent my share and continue to take my extra dollars and buy things associated with FSX:applause:.

Jim
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About US$ 2,500. For those thinking of a 24" monitor may I suggest 2 X 19"...its looks so great with extended view its really nice and with prices on these going down its a great deal...............:applause:
 
Some of my friends think that I should be locked up in a closet somewhere for the amount of time and money that I've spent on this hobby. I haven't figured it out exactly (not sure I want to), but between the hardware and add-ons, I'm up over 4 grand, but ya know, at least for me, it was worth every dime for the amount of enjoyment I get out of this hobby! :mixedsmi:
 
A$75.00 when FSX was on 'Special' and A$25.00 for the Acceleration Pack at the same time.
Sales had not been that good or so one of the 'Salespersons' informed me.
Other than that Nada, can't be bothered with installation yet, but at that price it was worth salting away.
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Thankfully the money I have spent in FS has come back to me with the work I do. I still occassionally purchase addons from companies I haven't done work for or simply because I want to support further development so feel obligated to purchase. It all depends really...

Regardless, I would say I have broken even. Probably one of the few who can say that. The computer on the other hand..... I'll be taking it off on taxes.
 
I spend very little, I just run FSX on my old pc, I just put in a new card in my other old PC for 89.00, all I run is CFS2, CFS3, FS8, and FS9...all I have paid for is the games themselves. I am sure MS sits back and laughs at everyone throwing money at their creation. I live on a fixed income and have little money to do that sort of thing, When FS11 comes out it will be the same thing over again, everyone will run to throw money at that one..it has been a vicious cycle for years so I just stay with what I can afford.

Cheers

Casey:wavey:
 
casey jones said:
I spend very little, I just run FSX on my old pc, I just put in a new card in my other old PC for 89.00, all I run is CFS2, CFS3, FS8, and FS9...all I have paid for is the games themselves. I am sure MS sits back and laughs at everyone throwing money at their creation. I live on a fixed income and have little money to do that sort of thing, When FS11 comes out it will be the same thing over again, everyone will run to throw money at that one..it has been a vicious cycle for years so I just stay with what I can afford.

Cheers

Casey:wavey:
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that's pretty much my story too. i bought a graphics card because i didn't even have one before, and i upped the ram from 256 to 2G. i bought a saitek cyborg stick, and a couple of carenado planes, and one from maam.
for christmas i want to get a yoke, then, a little later, pedals for my birthday.
 
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