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Suggestions for computer to run FS2004


Kyle Sipples 932159
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Kyle Sipples 932159
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It's getting time for me to upgrade my old workhorse of a computer. I'm running FS2002, although I own FS2004. My computer struggles enough as it is with FS2002.

 

I have absolutely no desire to run FSX. From what I've read, it's just not practical on my budget.

 

So here is the question...

To run FS2004 well, should I get a Core 2 Duo or stick with a regular Pentium? I'm not sure if a Core 2 Duo would make things slower, since FS is not coded for a dual core chip.

 

I'd like to stick to the $1200 range. Can I actually get a computer for this price that will run FS2004 with sliders set towards the higher end?

 

I've always stayed one version behind, and have never been disappointed. I just want to make sure that I can run FS2004 with some nice eye candy, or it really isn't worth the upgrade. Why pay $1,200 dollars to upgrade from FS2002 to FS2004 if the graphics aren't going to be much different?

 

Thanks!

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Alan Withers 923603
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I alternate between FS2002 and FS2004 on an 'old' PC, and FS2004 on a newer laptop. I get far more grief with FS2004 than I ever expected, and performance of FS9 on both is sluggish - online or offline. I would not touch FSX with a bargepole. YMMV.

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Andres Moran 910063
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Im running FS2004 (I own FSX too but I still dont iike it) on a dedicated computer based on Win XP Pro, Core 2 Duo 2.66Ghz, 4GB RAM DDR2, 250GB SATA HD, Nvidia 7300GT PCI-e, I have installed a lot of addons (FlyTampa, Level-D, PSS, PMDG, Carenado, Captain Sim) my sim runs pretty smooth on this system. I get 180 FPS when unlocked, but i have the FPS locked at 30fps.

 

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