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12 May 2008, 05:58 AM
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Computer Gaming advise needed.
I am planning to buy a new computer and would like to equip it with things that I would need for flying sims only.(other than flying sims I don't use a computer for gaming)and I like good visuals and sound.What cards would you guys recommend that I buy for a good flying experience?Would you buy Vista or XP?
Cheers! John. 
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12 May 2008, 07:22 AM
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Local Builder
John,
You sound like me, what I did was go to a local computer shop builder told him what I wanted to do; told him that I had checked the usual online sites for computers and their specs. He can back and said that he would put together a custom built machine for the same or less than anyone online with no frieght; and one year service. That is the machine I have now along with full surround sound; a forcefeed back joystick and all. Make sure you get a forcefeed back joystick, when you pull the trigger you feel the recoil in the stick. Or if the plane stalls you feel the shudder. The other nice thing about a local builder; any problems I just take it in to him. So far I have not had a problem. Since I also do a great deal of graphics in Photoshop I also have a great deal of RAM. for manipulating large graphics files. Just my two cents!. The other nice benefit of the local guy; since I got it all through him; I get head of the line privilage on service calls. Have a great day! Ken |
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12 May 2008, 07:47 AM
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Hi John,
This question pops up from time to time on the Over Flanders Fields Forum Here are some threads which may help Technical Opinion/Advice - Sim-Outhouse Forums OT - how much ram - parky - Sim-Outhouse Forums 8600GT Driver? - Sim-Outhouse Forums OT: Which AGP Graphics Card? - Sim-Outhouse Forums Best hardware and specs to run OFF? - Sim-Outhouse Forums OT: Which Graphic card ? - Sim-Outhouse Forums Need some hardware advice.... - Sim-Outhouse Forums OT-In case anyones considering a new vid card - Sim-Outhouse Forums best AGP cards? - Sim-Outhouse Forums Or, you could just shortcut, and ask Parky for his advice. Cheers, shredward
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14 May 2008, 11:04 AM
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Thanks guys for the info !
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14 May 2008, 11:08 AM
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I called my son who is a gamer and he helped me blow my budget all to hell
 but I don't think I will be disappointed
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It has been said that the difference between a "pilot" and an "aviator" is that a pilot is a technician,and an aviator is an artist in love with flight. JohnReid (Aviator) Guide my hand in your work today. My photobucket: http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/JohnReid/ |
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14 May 2008, 12:20 PM
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Sons do that!
John,
Sons do that it seems. Common phenomena, kids have nor problem spending Dad's money! As the old arab once said " I am but a river of wealth to my children." John, may your river never run dry! Have a great day and keep up the great work! Ken  |
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31 May 2008, 06:06 AM
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Well guys I am finally set up with a good system for gaming.I have installed CFS3 and am looking for WW1 downloads.Any ideas?
 I guess I spoke too soon as that question has been answered a few posts below.
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31 May 2008, 10:49 AM
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vista or XP for CFS3
John
I'm looking at getting CFS3 and OFF phase 3, but I have a problem. My new computer can handle the graphics with ease but runs Vista, which is problematic for many games. I have an older PC with XP, but with only basic graphics capabilities. So it runs games, but barely. Bottomline, are you running CFS3 on XP, or did you get it to work on Vista and if so, how? Thx, Greg |
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31 May 2008, 12:41 PM
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Hi Greg! Luckily I installed XP pro because I had heard so many bad things about Vista.I am also looking to buy OFF phase 3 but I don't think that it is available yet.Cheers! John.
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