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New Computer

alpha_1

alpha_1

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Hi Guys.....just bought a new computer, new for me, at least. It has an intel Celeron dual core processor, 1.6Ghz, 1 Gb DDR2, Sata II harddrive, with an XFX GeForce 8600 GT, 512 MB, DDR3, dual link, dual DVI. 20"widescreen monitor as well.

Will this machine and graphics card handle everything CFS2 can throw at it? I'm going to load XP Pro 32 Bit into it.

Feedback would be appreciated. Thanks. Just made a big move from Alberta to Ontario. Had to.......most of Ontario now lives in Alberta.

Thanks for the help:jump:
 
Alpha your processor might be a little slow for some of the missions with a lot of planes and scenery. I am using a dual core 2.00 ghz and I still take a big fps hit with some missions.:wavey:
 
Yeah Olaf, but you can't over look his GC - "XFX GeForce 8600 GT, 512 MB, DDR3". 512 mb of integrated video memory can compensate nicely for an overworked processor. Also, another question is the load of "silent" background programs and services active. A newer system typically will have fewer programs installed than a used computer, so there will also be fewer services and programs running in the background.
 
Alpha_1 Welcome to our community. I recommend for you to be able to improve your expirience through this Sim for you to read this post from page one to the last one http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/ya...1117604819/all and this post http://forums.netwings.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27. It also plenty of tips They have and lots of Websites dedicated to improving your experience through this Sim. Read them from page 1 to the last page.

If you have any question just come back here to this forum where we have plenty of friendly members who will answer any questions you may have in the Future. :wavey:
 
Welcome to the forum!

And although I can't really help you... I think I may as well give ya a good welcome... your drinks tonight are on me! :costumes:
 
alpha 1, As previously stated, I would see if you can upgrade your CPU to at least a 2.0 Gig or more if the motherboard will handle it. Additionally, one of the most reasonable system enhancers is RAM. You have 1Gig, I would double that. Your graphics card is great at 512Megs. Also, your vid card is a nvidia geforce, they are really excellent at overdriving without damage to the system or the card. Riva Tuner 2.09 software if you can find it. the 2.11 is not as user friendly for overdriving.

Another thing that works out really well for my PC is PCI fans. I ordered two from newegg and installed on either side of my nvidia vid card to keep it really cool. I am overdriving it big time and only hitting moderate heat at really high loads of graphics.

Cooling you main CPU and graphics CPU are a must for serious gaming.
 
At last......

Thank Gawd ...... the reinforcements are arriving!!

Welcome to the basement alpha_1; nice to see a fellow Kanadian in here.

And welcome to Ontario too! (got thrown outa Alberta eh?)

:costumes: :costumes: :costumes: :costumes:

Your rig will run CFS2 just fine. I just retired an old P3 866. Ran fine but the image quality sliders were turned right down.

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Dirtman.......I DID get thrown out, but no worries......they'll never think of lookin' for me here.

Thanks for the input guys, so much appreciated........basement view sucks but we'll take it!:ernae:
 
Dauntless Driver!......I still got stuck with the tab, Man! Not to fret, only had a dozen:isadizzy:
 
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