I wish there was a way to measure GPU load - but if temps are anything to go by, they only increase by 5-6 degrees with FSX, compared to a 10 degree increase when playing unreal.
You can measure GPU load in RivaTuner I think.
I wish there was a way to measure GPU load - but if temps are anything to go by, they only increase by 5-6 degrees with FSX, compared to a 10 degree increase when playing unreal.
Loads of good info thanks guys.
From my research, FSX is absolutely the worlds worst CPU hog. I had a e6700 then e6750 (different machine) and now the q6600, and at all times, the cores will sit at 100%. I noticed a marked difference from the e6750 to the q6600 - definitely a lot smoother. I was looking for even more smoothness though. Perhaps I will just buy a new motherboard and try to really release the q6600's potential.
Are there any thoughts on getting a Q6700 over another Q6600? What about a q9450/q9550 ?
As far as GPU goes, apparently FSX will not gain anything from the new cards, the 8800GTX is idling with FSX apparently. I wish there was a way to measure GPU load - but if temps are anything to go by, they only increase by 5-6 degrees with FSX, compared to a 10 degree increase when playing unreal.
It'd be cheaper and more hassle free to wait for the next FS that actually takes multicores into consideration. But then again... It might not be for a very long time...