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pingu666 said:
i think for 60fps, a ballpark estimate is about 10ghz is needed, or the equivilent of a 10ghz sandybridge :O
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I think you are about right.
I am waiting for a chip that can be OC at 6ghz before I start to really use FSX.
As I want to get the most out of it & am in no rush :) maybe next year.
 
Thanks for the compliments on my screen shot work.

As for the future of hardware & FSX, the beauty is, it can only get better and cheaper (I hope so at least, even with the current economic climate).

IMO, when we get Intel chips that are affordable, have 6 or 8 cores, which can run @7-8Ghz on air, that is when we can fully appreciate FSX with all the bells and whistle with max FPS. But every new generation of hardware can only make the FSX experience better for users who are upgrading their PC. Plus the fact that the 3rd party addon (aircraft, scenery, etc) standards are constantly being raised, which again, is good for the end users.

DISCOUNT NOTICE

There is a excellent review at http://www.avsim.com/pages/1111/EarthSim/VFR.html which, if you read through it, has a 15% discount code on ALL products at Earth Simulations, I would highly recommend their Alderney, Isles of Scilly & Guernsey products but their Shawbury fields and Treescapes is fantastic too providing your have some VFR scenery installed for the UK.
 
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RichBowman said:
Great shots again, Soya.

Loving the 'jet wash' effect from the engine exhausts; how are you getting that? Is it an add-on?

Cheers,

Rich
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Alas, not an addon (AFAIK nothing like that is 'YET' available for FSX) it was something I added in photoshop.

robmol said:
Looking good Soya!

I'm hovering over the buy button of the Eaglesoft Citation X at the moment, anyone have it??
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If you are into pocket jets, you might want to check out and compare it to this http://www.feelthere.com/424_embraer-phenom-100-by-feelthere-le.html. I will have this model soon (helping with a review on it), so will pass on any info or screen shots if I can.

The thing I always look at when buying new aircraft:
1) Is it build specifically for FSX and was it build natively? (Many aircraft have been modeled in FS9 and ported over to FSX, which, to me, gives it a handicap) Like the PMDG 737NGX for instance, purely a FSX model.
2) How detailed is both the model but more importantly, the external textures (painted liveries)? I would never invest in an aircraft that has normal detailed textures anymore, cause there is simply better out there. One of the reason I haven't gotten the NGX yet, but once McPhat are releasing their UHDT liveries for it, I will get it.
3) Personally, I'm not very interested in a detailed VC or flight model, but many other simmers would be.
4) Pricing, value VS what you are getting. Even though an aircraft may not pass my personal standard of quality when it comes to their full retail price, very often, an bargain or a sale might be on. So if the value exceeds their quality, I may end up getting it. PS ALWAYS shop around, often prices can vary (sometimes a lot) from shop to shop.

My 2cs on getting new aircraft.

EDIT: I just did some checking on the Citation X, it was brought out on February 2008, so nearly 3 years old, not sure how old the Phenom is. There's a nice review on the Citation X at avsim.com (check their alphabetical reviews) it got a gold star rating @1 year ago. I would personally wait till they review the Phenom and compare them both then make your choice. Unless of course you can get the Citation X at a decent discount somewhere.
 
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Soya said:
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Thanks for the info, I'll look into that one. The price is the only thing putting me off the Citation X at the moment - as it is indeed an updated version from FS9. This does mean it might be a little kinder on the frame rates for my older system though?!

Some of the detailing on the one you linked is astonishing! Shame that particular aircraft has quite a small range though, I was hoping to do a couple transatlantic flights in the Citation X.
 
These are the Wilco version, from what I've read (I've researched this a lot today!) the Eaglesoft is superior! Tempted by the Embraer now though doh :p
 
That is yep. The Embraer seems a bit more user friendly, I'm by no means a hardcore simmer so maybe that would be better for me as a more casual flyer. Does mean a lot shorter range though, I guess I could take the route via Iceland and Greenland to cross the pond!
 
Those channel isles are so tempting but Iv'e just splashed out on TrackIr5 as an early xmas present :)

Skark sounds a great freebie so will give it a try once it's released and maybe have more cash in the new year!
 
Kerplunk said:
Why does ShopTo say FSX is pre-order? I thought that game has been out for ages??
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No idea, it has indeed been out several years now!

Went for the Eaglesoft Citation X 2.0 in the end, found a discount coupon which knocked a little of the price. Will post some screens tomorrow - it does look fantastic! No doubt will have my head buried in the FMS manual for quite some time too.
 
Soya said:
Thanks for the compliments on my screen shot work.

As for the future of hardware & FSX, the beauty is, it can only get better and cheaper (I hope so at least, even with the current economic climate).

IMO, when we get Intel chips that are affordable, have 6 or 8 cores, which can run @7-8Ghz on air, that is when we can fully appreciate FSX with all the bells and whistle with max FPS. But every new generation of hardware can only make the FSX experience better for users who are upgrading their PC. Plus the fact that the 3rd party addon (aircraft, scenery, etc) standards are constantly being raised, which again, is good for the end users.

DISCOUNT NOTICE

There is a excellent review at http://www.avsim.com/pages/1111/EarthSim/VFR.html which, if you read through it, has a 15% discount code on ALL products at Earth Simulations, I would highly recommend their Alderney, Isles of Scilly & Guernsey products but their Shawbury fields and Treescapes is fantastic too providing your have some VFR scenery installed for the UK.
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Oh man, I just bought Guernsey and Treescapes 2, now theres a discount code? I have to use it to make it worth it... or i'll regret it in future :rolleyes:

What would you recommend out of Scilly, Shawbury Fields and others ?

I think I may go Scilly, as it has a lighthouse or two that work? I believe this makes the downloaded free lighthouses work also.. I havea lighthouse obsession going on.
 
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Probably a silly question, but does anyone think there'll be much difference detail wise between running a 1680x1050 and 1920x1280 monitor.

I've got FSX looking a lot better than it did when I first changed from the 5850 to the 570 - but still have some jaggies (especially in text in the engine management displays/HSI etc...)

And maybe I'm just looking for justification for a nice new screen...

Cheers,

Rich
 
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