The new rig is up and running.
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Navy Chief
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modelr
SOH-CM-2024
I've only done three flights so far, fighting control problems. Camera buttons working in the control setup, but not in the aircraft. However, like you say, going from stuttering to smooth and beautiful with ultra graphics is well worth the cash outlay. Mine came out around $2500USD. (Haven't done exact tally, yet, as it was bought piecemeal.)
Still transferring my add-ons over from previous unit, and downloading ones I lost when MFS Addon Collector deleted all my archives after an update over a year ago.
Navy Chief
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I have only begun to research the "migration" process from my current pc to the new one when it arrives. But as I understand things, since I bought my MSFS install from Steam, the process should be easier.
One thing I am trying to find out more info about is HDMI 2.1. My new system will have it. My surround sound receiver, a Yamaha RX-V6A has three HDMI 2.1 ports. Currently I my sound runs from my PC thru my surround receiver. I think perhaps I will need to buy new cables, as they are not 2.1, and my new monitor IS 8K 2.1.
DennyA
SOH-CM-2023
Basically, as far as migration goes:
1) On your old PC, back up your Community folder (or wherever you have your addons stored, if you use MSFS Addons Linker) to storage you can access from your new one. Also back up any other folders like Orbx libraries, etc.
2) When you get your new PC, install the sim, and use the download manager in the sim to reinstall all your marketplace content/WU scenery/etc. Suggest putting your content folder in a custom root directory (such as D:\MSFS) versus the stupid buried default link when you install on the new rig.
3) Once the sim's up and running, copy the Community/addons content to the new system and activate it if you're using an addons linker.
When I moved to my new PC, I moved my entire FS_Addons folder with hundreds of gigs of content to the new system, as well as my backed-up addons linker configs, and was up and running with all my custom content again in minutes.
Skyhawk263
SOH-CM-2023
I to am fighting control problems, but I don't think mine is computer related, I think I'm so "used" to flying with that old stuttering hardware that I'm am completely over-controling the aircraft. Its time to learn to fly all over again. I had the same problem learning to fly R/C, and also actually learning yo fly.
I'm curious what you think about that QD-OLED running at 1440p... Everything I've seen indicates that an OLED screen at 1440p looks like it's actually a higher resolution due to the black levels and contrast ratio of OLEDs. I'm waiting for larger 21:9 QD-OLEDs hopefully in the 38" to max 45" size) to be released, and will likely go for 2160p, although I'll most certainly have to replace my aging (but good) but RTX 3070.
Navy Chief
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I can say that he resolution is indeed beautiful! Currently I am still using a system with a Nvidia 1080ti, which does look great, but I am looking forward to seeing what the 4090 will do. Also, once I swap out my HDMI cables with HDMI 2.1 cables, I expect further improvements.
Thanks for the feedback. I'm anxiously waiting for the new crop of QD-OLED monitors. I almost purchased the LG UltraGear 45" OLED from BestBuy when it was on sale, but all the reviews of it criticized that it was only 1440p on such a large display and the dpi wasn't very good. We'll see what the new year holds...
Maybe try the display port cable when you get the new 4090. Everything I read indicates it's the better option vs. HDMI.
jmig
SOH-CM-2024
I just purchased a VIZIO 65-Inch P-Series 4K QLED HDR Smart TV. I am running it at 1440 rather than 4K. The image is amazing. I bought it because my old 54" Sony Bravo was slowly "literally" fading.
Since most of my flying is done under the VR hood, I don’t get to see it in action while flying. However, I have been playing Starfield for the past few weeks and it really shines with Starfield.
modelr
SOH-CM-2024
I seem to be having nothing but trouble with mine. The system itself is working fine, great, in fact. I think my problems are connected to WIN 11, but also to the lack of legacy USB 1.8/2.0 outputs on the new system. None of my Saitek FIP instrument panels work. The switch and radio panels work, just not the instrtuments. They all worked on my old setup. I have 4 different controllers, Saitek X52, X56, Cessna Yoke & Throttle, and the Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo Yoke & Throttles. None of them will operate the quick view cameras, nor the smart camera, as well as the zooms. ALL the buttons lite up in the controler options page of the sim, but not in the aircraft. After searching the web, there were many reports of these issues, all suposedly fixed by installing a PCIe USB 2.0 card. I found one on Amazon and installed it. Windows shows it in device manager, but no joy. It lites up the LEDs in the hubs, but nothing else.
Navy Chief
Senior Member
A few weeks ago, following a Win 11 update, my Saitek controllers simply quit working. I exhausted all efforts, trying to restore functionality, and finally gave up. I but the bullet and bought a Warthog setup. Expensive of course, but I decided I was worth it, along with a new PC which arrives next Monday. One guess as to what I will be doing that day, once it arrives? I will probably sit on our porch, waiting for the UPS truck to arrive
modelr
SOH-CM-2024
Hope yours works better. The sim stuff, that is. My periferrals are what's making me pull my hair out.
Oh, and if you have American Truck Simulator, I just found out when I transfered it, you will need over 1TB of storage for it, with all the DLCs. I have not plugged in my controls for it, yet. They are all modern Logitek units that use the Logitek G Hub program.
Oh, and if you have American Truck Simulator, I just found out when I transfered it, you will need over 1TB of storage for it, with all the DLCs. I have not plugged in my controls for it, yet. They are all modern Logitek units that use the Logitek G Hub program.
Navy Chief
Senior Member
Of all the things that COULD go wrong, running out of storage won't be one of them. I have 16TB
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Navy Chief
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16 TB of memory..... meaning RAM?
I know that has to be a typo
- Don
The system will have 64gb of RAM, and comes with one 4TB M. 2. NVME SSD. I have two more 4TB M. 2. NVME SSDs, along with two 2TB NVME SSDs to install in the system. NC
modelr
SOH-CM-2024
I still have 1 more NVME slot on the mothergoard, plus a 4 slot PCIe card I will remove from my old unit. There are also 4 SSD moumts in the back of the case, which I will be filling with SSDs from my old unit. That does not include the removeable 2bay 3.5inch HDD tray, for which I have the converter trays to install 2each SSD per tray. I have upwards of 30TB total storage when my external drives are included. Not super fast ones, by today's standards, but they are only used for storage. I only noticed the size of ATS because I transfered my files from the old unit to the new one, after creating 2 equal partions on the 4TB NVME, and even though compressed, ATS took up almost 900GB! That's why I am so upset that MS shut off the Home Network program. I even recieved a notice just recently that Western Digital and Samsung are discontinueing their Home Cloud/My Cloud support in order to comply with WIN 11 protocalls! I can't even join my own home cloud system which has over 15TB of storage! I have to use my older notebook or my old tower to download anything from them, save to externals in order to transfer to my wife's new notebook (NOT an HP this time!!!) or this new rig.
As I said, this new one is working great, EXCEPT when trying to use over $1000 worth of periferals that were not built in the last 2 years!
Navy Chief
Senior Member
I have a Western Digital MyCloud Ultra and recently updated its firmware to OS5, and according to what I read, the support will still continue, at least in my case.
modelr
SOH-CM-2024
I've been pulling what little hair I have left out by the roots. Not with hardware problems, the rig itself works fantastic. It's all software. Finally found the required software to get the Saitek instruments working, but they won't connect consistently. Same goes for my controllers. NONE of them will operate the smart camera, although it works in the profile setup, on all controllers. Nor does the zoom, ,among other camera items, to many to remember. It does not matter what aircraft I load.
Then, there are the WIN 11 updates. The last one took away my mail, my photo viewer, the MS Store, and my .exe for MSFS!!!! I've spent 4 days getting those back! Then, the latest AMD Accelerator update caused my comp to reboot evey 90 seconds!!Took me a few hours to find out why,(a kernel error,) and then get to the delete the software to occur between reboots. I don't have 3 hours of actual flying time since this thing has been up and running. However, when the sim is working, it is beautiful! I really wish I wouls have stayed with WIN 10. But to scare everyone who hasn't heard, I read something this morning, that WIN 12 may be coming early in 2024. But first they have to fix the things I am having trouble with, and more, because everything I am having trouble with is being reported by large numbers of people on the help boards. To be honest, I do NOT look forward to it.