Graphics card overkill?

[drakulton]

Hi All,

I currently have a 4690K @4.6, a 780ti, 3D 1080p monitor and a trackIR system running an old space simulator called Eagle Lander 3D

http://eaglelander3d.com

With all the sliders set to 11 I'm getting only 37fps during the most graphically
intensive part of the sim

Would a 1070 or 1080 give a big bump in fps?

Are there any 1070/1080 owners willing to try the sim (it's free) and let me know what fps they're getting?

If you do try it, you'll need the vista patch which I can upload.

Cheers

d

 

[drakulton]

Is the Vista patch available online ? Also does it work with windows 10 ? I wouldn't mind trying it out seems pretty good but not supported in a long time.



EDIT: NVM found the Vista patch here http://eaglelander3d.com/downloads.html

The Vista patch is only available at the Eagle Lander 3D yahoo group but I'll upload a copy to sendspace for folks to download.
All the vista patch does is install an XP era component of directX that the sim needs.

 

[drakulton]

The Vista patch is only available at the Eagle Lander 3D yahoo group but I'll upload a copy to sendspace for folks to download.
All the vista patch does is install an XP era component of directX that the sim needs.

Here is the link to the Vista patch

https://www.sendspace.com/file/3epx3v

If you do decide to run the sim, just install this first. The sim starts at 500ft and you have to avoid the boulder field and land safely.

For testing purposes just hit 'shift+G to engage the autopilot. The LM will land automatically and you can view the fps as it gets below 100ft and the small boulders appear.

The sim works fine with windows 10, there is also a comprehensive FAQs for the sim to get the best out of it and set it up optimally which I can also download to sendspace if needed.

More info without having to join the yahoogroup

http://www.orbiter-forum.com/showthread.php?t=34076

 

[drakulton]

A better graphics card will not make any difference in that game. (I would be astounded if it did)

A 6800 ultra was their best card available when the game was launched in 2004 and a NV 285 was their best when the latest patch for the game was released. in 2009.

I know it's old but it's still the most accurate moon landing sim that you can fly.
So apart from buying every graphics card on the planet and trying them all out to find the point where a better card gives no increase in FPS, is there any cheaper way of finding the best/fastest card for a specific game/sim?

 

[drakulton]

Gents,

Thank you for the input, you've just saved me a lot of spondoolix on a 1080 when there would've been no need.

MoodyB cheers for giving the sim a go and getting back with the results.

For your viewing pleasure, a collection of videos of the sim in all its glory.

https://www.youtube.com/user/drakulton1

Thanks again,

d

 

[drakulton]

Okay, so if money wasn't an option (it is but I'm asking the great minds here just for info)
What would be the ultimate system that could run a single core optimised game/sim at high clock speeds?

This probably needs moving to another thread or forum... possibly one in Kansas after a tornado.... Hmmm 'red shoes gaming' sweet!