Josh Hjemvick 811983 Posted March 11, 2009 at 05:37 PM Posted March 11, 2009 at 05:37 PM I've been out of the flight simulation / VATSIM world for a few years now. Primarily because my current system just wasn't operating in a fashion that I enjoyed. With that being said, and mounting frustration due to various hardware issues that are still unresolved, combined with the fact that this system is going on about 4 1/2 years old. . .I've made the decision to stimulate the global technology economy and build a new system. Any comments / input would be helpful, specifically how Windows Vista 64 deals with FS9 or FSX, or any other conflicts related to VATSIM software. Thanks guys. Components are as follows: CPU: i7 920 Mobo: MSI X58 Motherboard Memory: G.Skill 4gb (2 x 2gb) Video: Sapphire Radeon 4850 HDD: WD 320gb 16mb cache OS: Vista Premium 64 Power:450W PSU from Corsair - Combo with case deal Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5 case Optical: ASUS 22x DVD Burner CMEL.CSEL.IA.AGI.CFI.CFII.MEI.CRJ2.FO.Furloughed Part of the Acey 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris 920567 Posted March 12, 2009 at 12:34 PM Posted March 12, 2009 at 12:34 PM Can you pay a little extra to push the PSU higher? I have a 550w and need more power. Once you've powered up that hot[Mod - lovely stuff] video card, you may find you need more power connectors pretty fast. http://www.execjetva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Hjemvick 811983 Posted March 12, 2009 at 06:16 PM Author Posted March 12, 2009 at 06:16 PM Yeah, I actually did end up bumping it up. Here were the final pieces. i7 920 MSI X58 Pro mobo Crucial 6GB (3 x2gb) DDR3 1066 WD 500gb Caviar Sapphire 4850 512mb CoolerMaster 330 case OCZ StealthXStream 600w PSU Lite-On DVD Burner More memory, more HDD space, larger PSU. All under my $1000 budget. CMEL.CSEL.IA.AGI.CFI.CFII.MEI.CRJ2.FO.Furloughed Part of the Acey 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris 920567 Posted March 12, 2009 at 06:18 PM Posted March 12, 2009 at 06:18 PM Much better. http://www.execjetva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Hjemvick 811983 Posted March 12, 2009 at 06:30 PM Author Posted March 12, 2009 at 06:30 PM Reading up on FSX and LDS767 though, sounds complicated to get it to work. That, and Activesky and the FSUIPC. Man, been out of this a while. CMEL.CSEL.IA.AGI.CFI.CFII.MEI.CRJ2.FO.Furloughed Part of the Acey 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Byrne Posted March 12, 2009 at 07:26 PM Posted March 12, 2009 at 07:26 PM Hi Josh, Long time. Good to see you back. Honestly, with that system, I'd stick to FS9. Purely because of add on availability. You can always switch to FSX at a later date when the number of add ons increase, but with the amount of enhancements you can get for FS9 and with the rig you'll be running, you should get some brilliant results. Due to the fact that FSX was mainly environmental enhancements, a fully loaded FS9 will look just as good and may be more stable on VATSIM. That's just my opinion though. I'm sure someone else can give you the other side of the coin. Don't forget to buy a registered copy of FSUIPC. Makes the world of a difference. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Hjemvick 811983 Posted March 12, 2009 at 10:00 PM Author Posted March 12, 2009 at 10:00 PM Thanks Paul, good to see you again as well. I most likely will stick with FS9 to be honest. I do have a registered copy of FSUIPC, just concerned that it won't carry over to a Vista 64 system. Or, is that a silly notion that I shouldn't be worried about? CMEL.CSEL.IA.AGI.CFI.CFII.MEI.CRJ2.FO.Furloughed Part of the Acey 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Kolin Posted March 12, 2009 at 10:32 PM Posted March 12, 2009 at 10:32 PM I do have a registered copy of FSUIPC, just concerned that it won't carry over to a Vista 64 system. Or, is that a silly notion that I shouldn't be worried about? Why wouldn't it? Just make sure you copy over the FSUIPC.KEY file, or re-enter your registration data. Cheers! Luke ... I spawn hundreds of children a day. They are daemons because they are easier to kill. The first four remain stubbornly alive despite my (and their) best efforts. ... Normal in my household makes you a member of a visible minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave schunk 996646 Posted June 14, 2009 at 12:37 AM Posted June 14, 2009 at 12:37 AM I wouldn't go with Vista...XP is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stevens 1116018 Posted July 7, 2009 at 05:32 PM Posted July 7, 2009 at 05:32 PM Anyone know how the new Windows 7 operating system will cooperate FSX? Supposedly Microsoft was suppesed to learn a lesson from Vista and get it right this time. On my own system build I'll be having 64 bit Vista Home Premium, and purchase an "upgrade" (cheaper than buying independently) to windows 7. Will it be worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave schunk 996646 Posted July 7, 2009 at 06:10 PM Posted July 7, 2009 at 06:10 PM I would say. It is suppose to be powerful, and reliable this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Kolin Posted July 7, 2009 at 07:19 PM Posted July 7, 2009 at 07:19 PM I would say. It is suppose to be powerful, and reliable this time Aren't they all? Cheers! Luke ... I spawn hundreds of children a day. They are daemons because they are easier to kill. The first four remain stubbornly alive despite my (and their) best efforts. ... Normal in my household makes you a member of a visible minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wycliffe Barrett Posted July 7, 2009 at 08:59 PM Posted July 7, 2009 at 08:59 PM Thanks Paul, good to see you again as well. I most likely will stick with FS9 to be honest. I do have a registered copy of FSUIPC, just concerned that it won't carry over to a Vista 64 system. Or, is that a silly notion that I shouldn't be worried about? josh you have spent your hard earned dollars on some of the best components that money can buy and you say your going to stick with FS9, might as well found an old 486 based machine on a dump and use that for FS9. You are just wasting all that power, FSX will run perfectly well on that setup and FSinn FSUIPC and all the other payware you care to mention. I kid you not, my machine is no where near that spec but built for VISTA and FSX and I have no problems whatsoever. Have a look at some of the imaages in the screen shots forum and you will see what i mean. Wycliffe Wycliffe Barrett: C3 Controller "if god meant for us to fly, he would have given us tickets" Mel Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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