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Post Date: 2008-10-20
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    Posted: 20 Oct 2008 at 11:57pm
Has anyone configured a system for FSX? I think I am going to with the Q9650 and let DS overclock it. Got around 3 grand to play with. Appreciate any suggestions on the other hardware and the processor. Thanks.
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seems like the E8xxx chip does better for fsx, but I don't see why the q9650 wouldn't be able to do the same, since the oc speeds should be around the same.

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FSX is an awesome game. im sure you will have no problem running it on either of those.

and my 2 cents on your build. get a Velociraptor. There FAST.


Edited by jtspectra2 - 21 Oct 2008 at 2:14am
Q9650 @ 4.2Ghz( Liquid Cooled), 4GB 1600Mhz DDR3, GTX280 SLI, VRaptor,HAF 932
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have to agree, if you can get a velociraptor

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Thanks for all the advice on this thread and another thread I started on processors. I ordered this today.
 
System Configuration:
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 750W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Hard Drive 2: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink Upgrade (Copper Heatpipes)
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Windows Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 22 Oct 2008 at 12:32am
very good but the veloci raptor needs to be HDD1 and the 500GB needs to be HDD2.

call them first thing and make sure they make that change

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You are going to be very happy with that system.
 
I agree with DST that you will want to put the Velociraptor as your OS Drive. There will be plenty of room left over to load FSX, any and all add-ons and a pile of other games if you want.
 
The 500GB will be best used for file storage and games/programs that don't depend as much on hard drive performance.
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Thanks for the advice on the HD. I will call them today.
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good, cause you want the faster drive or os and games

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