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New FSX system PC - sub $1K suggestions

wombat666 said:
I run a Corsair AX1200W Modular PSU, and I'd rather have more power and not need it, than not have enough and need it in the near future.
And really, the price of a good quality 'brand' PSU is not expensive, you get what you pay for.
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I know that getting some load off the power grid to avoid costly throttlebacks in the power plants is much appreciated by the operators of said plants, but as long as I have to pay for it, I much prefer going just for as much as needed.
 
Bjoern said:
I know that getting some load off the power grid to avoid costly throttlebacks in the power plants is much appreciated by the operators of said plants, but as long as I have to pay for it, I much prefer going just for as much as needed.
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We went Solar some time ago, very successfully I might add.
Even began selling power back from our last residence, our new renovation will have enough Solar panels to run heating, lighting and enough left over to resell........:encouragement:
 
Solar or not, I still think 1300W are overkill. ;)

Do you have any means of storage for excess electricity like batteries or something?
 
back to our regular scheduled programming ...

OK - system parts ordered from NCIX.

500 Corsair power - I'm looking to power the pc, not run an EW emitter - I should be good. Went to the 660 card, but didn't do SSDs. Kids have to eat, car needs gas, you know ... plus my other habit... now that's riding season, my Austrian gal needs some attention ...

Testing out new lighting/wiring ...




Out on the trails ....





Anyway, I'm happy thus far - under $1K all in - well all know saying "mission accomplished" prematurely is gauche, so I'll officially report back once it's all put together. Should be this weekend.

Finally, a HUGE thanks - got a few PMs with suggestions/offers of help - thanks to all - much appreciated.

DL
 
P3D v2

OK - probably a bit ahead of myself - but am curious ...

For those that are in both FSX and/or just P3D v2 ... will this system be adequate to run that sim? I've heard conflicting accounts of performance results of FSX vs P3D v2 ....

I don't know if I'd even be prepared to take that step - if it means not running some of my favourite ports - and especially the Calclassic and MAIW scenery, then I am probably not going to. But it'd be nice to know, capability-wise ...

thanks.

DL
 
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