i7 + FSX = :(

[M31]

Hi M13,
Something is deffinetly wrong, whether it be a software or hardware!

I'd agree with that, please try a known constant, such as COD4, Crysis or even one of the popular gaming benchmark programs, and report back on performance, if they perform poorly too, then you definitely have a problem and we have a good grounding in which to help you better.

Also, do go through Nicks FSX OS guide in as far as it relates to your hardware and software, it's a gem of a guide if you follow it properly and dont cut corners.

 

[elevate]

Thank you.

I'll try that tonight. GRID came with the gfx card and after adding my driver name I gave up as after five minutes I got bored of the loading screen (driving statistics etc.)

Sam

 

[M31]

Thank you.

I'll try that tonight. GRID came with the gfx card and after adding my driver name I gave up as after five minutes I got bored of the loading screen (driving statistics etc.)

Sam

LOL ..> I got that game free with my 4870 from here too, gave up with it because of its frustrating menu ... try something else.

 

[jamiehavok]

According to EasyTune6,

At rest (now) it's 22*c. With FSX running it's 24*c...

thats too cold for a processor there's no way it can be running at those temperatures. maybe on a water cooled rig you might get below 30 while idle. but the i7s seem to run hotter so 50-60 even 70 under load would be normal 24 under load seems way to cold. i dont think its reading it right- i know speedfan didnt read i7 temps right - but realtemp seems accurate so try that.
mine runs at 40 while idle 65ish under 100% load with aftermarket cooler and thats without an overclock - could be better im not the best with thermal paste lol.

 

[Soya]

Try this: http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1236299941
Been using it for a few days now. Best used with details at the point where your PC gets pushed close to max. Before I had trouble with big airports, esp Payware onces, now, I can fly smoothly over most of them with respectable settings.

If that doesn't help, you need to keep tweaking. I bought a OCUK Intel 4.0Ghz Sugo specifically for FSX, and it taken me a long time to get it the way I like it. With this new tweak above, its been at its best yet.

GL and enjoy.

 

[elevate]

Thanks Guys!!

I've just had a full reinstall of Windows so i'll give you an update once everything is installed/updated.

Thanks again...
Sam