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Feb 23^rd, 2013 at 6:08am

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Hi Guys,
What sort of system would I need to run Airbus X extended edition, so it runs smoothly.
I hear it is hard on frame rates, I dont think my system is up to it. I have the following-

Dual Core Processor 2.3ghz
4g Ram
Graphic card is intergrated
windows 7
Any views on this.

Thanks
MB

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Reply #1 - Feb 23^rd, 2013 at 6:40am

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http://www.flightstore.co.uk/airbus-x-extended-edition-for-fsx-p2588

Quote:
Recommended Specifications
CPU: 2.40 Ghz Dual Core
Graphics: 512 Mb
RAM: 2 Gb
Hard Disk: 2 Gb
End quote.

Together with FSX, that's what I would call;.... "Highly optimistic!"... Shocked

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Reply #2 - Feb 23^rd, 2013 at 7:18am

Mackyboy Offline
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Yeah, I think I would need a better system than the recommended one, because I'm finding hard to run just Airbus X (not extended) on my system.
Listening to other people it sounds like an i7 CPU and a 1 Gb graphic card is the only way, if i could get away with less i would, but i don't know weather thats right or wrong.

MB

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Reply #3 - Feb 23^rd, 2013 at 7:36am

Fozzer Offline
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Mackyboy wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2013 at 7:18am:

Yeah, I think I would need a better system than the recommended one, because I'm finding hard to run just Airbus X (not extended) on my system.
Listening to other people it sounds like an i7 CPU and a 1 Gb graphic card is the only way, if I could get away with less I would, but I don't know whether that's right or wrong.

MB

Looking at my present system in my signature, like you, I know that a Computer upgrade capable of running FSX to my satisfaction would cost much more money than I am prepared to pay, which ensures that I only use my trusty FS 2004 every day. (It works a treat with my present hardware).
FSX, with its settings wound down, for me, is always a bitter disappointment.

Paul...FS 2004 and FSX... Cool

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P.S...I suspect that a i5 Processor would be quite suitable for you, (together with a plug-in graphics card), and much cheaper than the i7...

Dell Dimension 5000 BTX Tower. Win7 Home Edition, 32 Bit. Intel Pentium 4, dual 2.8 GHz. 2.5GB RAM, nVidia GF 9500GT 1GB. SATA 500GB + 80GB. Philips 17" LCD Monitor. Micronet ADSL Modem only. Saitek Cyborg Evo Force. FS 2004 + FSX. Briggs and Stratton Petrol Lawn Mower...Motor Bikes. Gas Cooker... and lots of musical instruments!.... ...!
Yamaha MO6,MM6,DX7,DX11,DX21,DX100,MK100,EMT10,PSR400,PSS780,Roland GW-8L v2,TR505,Casio MT-205,Korg CX3v2 dual manual,+ Leslie 760,M-Audio Prokeys88,KeyRig,Cubase,Keyfax4,Guitars,Orchestral,Baroque,Renaissance,Medieval Instruments.

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Reply #4 - Feb 24^th, 2013 at 9:59am

Mackyboy Offline
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Yeah, I'll need to look more into it.
Thanks for your help, I'll let you know how I get on with that.

MB
Fozzer wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2013 at 7:36am:

Mackyboy wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2013 at 7:18am:

Yeah, I think I would need a better system than the recommended one, because I'm finding hard to run just Airbus X (not extended) on my system.
Listening to other people it sounds like an i7 CPU and a 1 Gb graphic card is the only way, if I could get away with less I would, but I don't know whether that's right or wrong.

MB

Looking at my present system in my signature, like you, I know that a Computer upgrade capable of running FSX to my satisfaction would cost much more money than I am prepared to pay, which ensures that I only use my trusty FS 2004 every day. (It works a treat with my present hardware).
FSX, with its settings wound down, for me, is always a bitter disappointment.

Paul...FS 2004 and FSX... Cool

...!

P.S...I suspect that a i5 Processor would be quite suitable for you, (together with a plug-in graphics card), and much cheaper than the i7...

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