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DVA3538
Senior Captain, B767-300
Joined on September 11 2006
Double Century Club
"This may be hard to explain " Elka Park, NY USA
270 legs, 642.4 hours
84 legs,
182.0 hours online 218 legs,
548.8 hours ACARS 41 legs,
90.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 14:47 ET by Kusan Mcgill
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I went to this website and it scanned all of my computer specs and analize it for fs9 and fsX.for fs9, every thing is great and I pass the minimum requirements and the recomened requirements.For FSX, my computer passeed the minium requirements but my video card is not that good for FSX.Where can a buy a new card for my computer that will make fs9 look better and improve FSX.
My card have 128mb.
1-What should I upgrade it to
2-Where to buy it
3-how mush does it cost
4-how to install
Thanks
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DVA3710
Senior Captain, DC-6
OLP, COMM
Joined on November 12 2006
B757 100 Club
50 State Club
Quatercentenary Club
Piston Prop 100 Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"God is my pilot. I'm just the First Officer." Apopka, FL
432 legs, 690.6 hours
35 legs,
60.8 hours online 385 legs,
620.1 hours ACARS 6 legs,
7.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 15:02 ET by Sid Dudley
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There are a lot of factors to consider when doing this, Kusan. First of all you have to figure out how much you can and are willing to spend on a new card. Then you have to know which kind of available slots you have in your motherboard to install the new graphics card (PCI, PCI Express, or AGP). AGP is better and faster than PCI, but some computers, like mine, have no AGP slot. Also AGP is more expensive. Then you have to decide how much memory you want your new card to have (128, 256, or 512 MB). Pay close attention to whether or not it is the actual memory of the card or shared memory with computer RAM. To install the new card just CAREFULLY follow the instructions included with the new card and you will be up and running in no time. The install process usually takes less than 20-30 minutes including the software. Then it is just a matter of adjusting all of the features to optimize your system. Others with far greater experience at this will probably add more. Good luck.
Sid DudleySenior Captain, DC-6
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DVA1933
Senior Captain, B727-200
Joined on September 19 2004
Triple Century Club
Monterrey, NL Mexico
357 legs, 860.4 hours
72 legs,
132.3 hours online 255 legs,
668.3 hours ACARS 1 legs,
1.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 15:59 ET by David Eugenio Gomez
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As of now, no card is good enough for FSX. I'd just wait until newer DX10 cards are out.
But if you're willing to spend some cash I'd go for a GeForce 7600GT, 7800GS or 7950.
The 8800's series are pretty expensive so I don't think that's what you're looking for, but check 'em out anyway.
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AFV020
Senior Captain, A320
Joined on January 01 2005
Century Club
"Cloudhopping Glory" Western Europe
172 legs, 241.1 hours
1 legs,
1.0 hours online 11 legs,
17.3 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 16:00 ET by Mark Sanderson
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Can you run two AGP cards in the same pc? Say and Nvidia and a Radeon? Or must they be Identical?
Cheers
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DVA1933
Senior Captain, B727-200
Joined on September 19 2004
Triple Century Club
Monterrey, NL Mexico
357 legs, 860.4 hours
72 legs,
132.3 hours online 255 legs,
668.3 hours ACARS 1 legs,
1.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 16:05 ET by David Eugenio Gomez
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I --think-- that you can only run 2 NVidia's or 2 Radeons, but not one NVidia and one Radeon.
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DVA3394
Captain, MD-88
Joined on July 30 2006
"Andre - Service Pack 2 (Updated)" Western Europe
40 legs, 55.9 hours
30 legs,
34.7 hours online 24 legs,
28.0 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 17:20 ET by Andre Reihani
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Woah, i know AGP stands for Accelerated Graphics but PCI-E is way better, i am stuck with booring AGP. The data transfer rate with PCI-E is twice that of AGP x8. I can't wait for a new motherboard!
Andre ReihaniCaptain, MD-88
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DVA3710
Senior Captain, DC-6
OLP, COMM
Joined on November 12 2006
B757 100 Club
50 State Club
Quatercentenary Club
Piston Prop 100 Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"God is my pilot. I'm just the First Officer." Apopka, FL
432 legs, 690.6 hours
35 legs,
60.8 hours online 385 legs,
620.1 hours ACARS 6 legs,
7.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 17:33 ET by Sid Dudley
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I stand corrected, Andre. I have apparently been misinformed. Glad I have PCI-E.
Sid DudleySenior Captain, DC-6
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DVA3538
Senior Captain, B767-300
Joined on September 11 2006
Double Century Club
"This may be hard to explain " Elka Park, NY USA
270 legs, 642.4 hours
84 legs,
182.0 hours online 218 legs,
548.8 hours ACARS 41 legs,
90.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 17:36 ET by Kusan Mcgill
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So how do I find out what kind of card fits into my motherboard?
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DVA3710
Senior Captain, DC-6
OLP, COMM
Joined on November 12 2006
B757 100 Club
50 State Club
Quatercentenary Club
Piston Prop 100 Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"God is my pilot. I'm just the First Officer." Apopka, FL
432 legs, 690.6 hours
35 legs,
60.8 hours online 385 legs,
620.1 hours ACARS 6 legs,
7.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 18:42 ET by Sid Dudley
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You can check your system manufacturer's web site or do a search for your system online to determine your motherboard specs and/or take the side cover off to see which slots your motherboard has.
Sid DudleySenior Captain, DC-6
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DVA3538
Senior Captain, B767-300
Joined on September 11 2006
Double Century Club
"This may be hard to explain " Elka Park, NY USA
270 legs, 642.4 hours
84 legs,
182.0 hours online 218 legs,
548.8 hours ACARS 41 legs,
90.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 19:27 ET by Kusan Mcgill
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ok,I check out Dells website.
Thanks Sid.
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DVA3394
Captain, MD-88
Joined on July 30 2006
"Andre - Service Pack 2 (Updated)" Western Europe
40 legs, 55.9 hours
30 legs,
34.7 hours online 24 legs,
28.0 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 19:39 ET by Andre Reihani
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just one thing, maybe for you all here. There is a benchmarking program availible, called Aquamark 3, search is in google. It tests your system and gives you a score. It is excellent - being thourough and rigourous. It is 60Mb but well worth it. You can run the basic testing in the demo which is all you want really. I scored 23,337. Very poor! My freind gets 80,000! I am going to try it again after i have installed my new RAM . Check it out anyways, could save you all money
Andre ReihaniCaptain, MD-88
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DVA3394
Captain, MD-88
Joined on July 30 2006
"Andre - Service Pack 2 (Updated)" Western Europe
40 legs, 55.9 hours
30 legs,
34.7 hours online 24 legs,
28.0 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
January 22 2007 19:40 ET by Andre Reihani
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Come back with your scores all of you - i'd be interested in Oli Mcrae's score lol
Andre ReihaniCaptain, MD-88
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DVA3538
Senior Captain, B767-300
Joined on September 11 2006
Double Century Club
"This may be hard to explain " Elka Park, NY USA
270 legs, 642.4 hours
84 legs,
182.0 hours online 218 legs,
548.8 hours ACARS 41 legs,
90.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 23 2007 17:10 ET by Kusan Mcgill
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I have a Dell E310 and I looked at a review on Cnet and it say I cant upgrade my 3D card but I can upgrade my Ram,my RAM is at 512mb now.If I upgrade it, will I have a better preformace in FS9 or FSX.
Here are my computer specs from pcmag.com
Type: General Purpose, Media, Value Processor Family: Intel 5 Series (Pentium 4)
RAM: 512 MB
Storage Capacity: 160 GB
RAID: Yes
Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
Monitor Type: LCD
Screen Size: 17 inches
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DVA3710
Senior Captain, DC-6
OLP, COMM
Joined on November 12 2006
B757 100 Club
50 State Club
Quatercentenary Club
Piston Prop 100 Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"God is my pilot. I'm just the First Officer." Apopka, FL
432 legs, 690.6 hours
35 legs,
60.8 hours online 385 legs,
620.1 hours ACARS 6 legs,
7.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 23 2007 17:17 ET by Sid Dudley
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Kusan, if what I read doing a search on your system is correct, you have integrated video on your system. Someone else can correct me if I am wrong, but I believe you have what is known as onboard video in you motherboard. This can be disabled and you can upgrade your video with a PCI-E graphics card. This is what I did with my system. And adding more RAM will improve your system too.
Sid DudleySenior Captain, DC-6
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DVA3538
Senior Captain, B767-300
Joined on September 11 2006
Double Century Club
"This may be hard to explain " Elka Park, NY USA
270 legs, 642.4 hours
84 legs,
182.0 hours online 218 legs,
548.8 hours ACARS 41 legs,
90.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 23 2007 18:07 ET by Kusan Mcgill
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Oh ok, thanks.I was watching this video review on Cnet of my computer and the guy said some confusing things.
Heres the link to the video review
http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_Dimension_E310/4505-3118_7-31594474.html
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DVA3710
Senior Captain, DC-6
OLP, COMM
Joined on November 12 2006
B757 100 Club
50 State Club
Quatercentenary Club
Piston Prop 100 Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
"God is my pilot. I'm just the First Officer." Apopka, FL
432 legs, 690.6 hours
35 legs,
60.8 hours online 385 legs,
620.1 hours ACARS 6 legs,
7.7 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 23 2007 18:21 ET by Sid Dudley
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According to the video you have a 1X PCI-E slot not a 16X PCI-E slot therefore you are unable to install a PCI-E graphics gard. Looks like you might be stuck with using only the integrated video. Sorry.
Sid DudleySenior Captain, DC-6
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DVA3538
Senior Captain, B767-300
Joined on September 11 2006
Double Century Club
"This may be hard to explain " Elka Park, NY USA
270 legs, 642.4 hours
84 legs,
182.0 hours online 218 legs,
548.8 hours ACARS 41 legs,
90.9 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 23 2007 19:23 ET by Kusan Mcgill
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thats what I thought.Thanks any wat Sid for all of your help.
C ya in yje skies.
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DVA121
Senior Captain, B767-300
Joined on July 15 2001
Bi-Millennium Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Globetrotter
Everett 1500 Club
Four Million Mile Club
Atlanta, GA
2,279 legs, 9,529.9 hours
22 legs,
65.6 hours online 1,619 legs,
7,367.9 hours ACARS 39 legs dispatched, 16.4
hours
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Posted onPost created on
January 23 2007 21:37 ET by Ralph Gonzalez
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ATI Radeon X1300 i have that one just bought it about 1 month ago and I LOVE IT!
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DVA3308
Captain, B767-300
Joined on July 07 2006
Online Century Club
Triple Century Club
AL USA
390 legs, 1,171.6 hours
139 legs,
483.3 hours online 368 legs,
1,132.7 hours ACARS 14 legs,
42.6 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
January 24 2007 07:45 ET by Joshua Lee
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Not to but in or anything, but it seems that RAM is what really makes the graphics card better which it does not in a lot of cases. The graphics card true power come from its core clock speed and also the amount of pixel pipelines the card has. Not to go into too much depth but pixel pipelines have to do with the rendering capabibilty of the card. So you have those two things that really make the difference. Also even if RAM was all that mattered that would still not necessarily justify that 256 is worse that 512. Graphics card RAM can be GDDR GDDR2 and GDDR3 and GDDR4. For instance a 256MB GDDR3 card with a better clock speed could outperform a GDDR2 card with 512. That it just what I have to say.
Joshua LeeCaptain, B767-300
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