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Jul 29th, 2003 at 4:53pm

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Hi I have just joined this site as i love flight sims....At the moment i use EAW and CFS2.....I am seeking some advice from the members here on how I should go, either FS02 or FS04....I started using flight sims many years ago when the ground was just green and the sky was just a dark blue....I am now going to get FS02 or FS04...this is my question for you.....Which do you think would be the best way to go here FS02 which is a tried and tested program with plenty of add ons for it out there, or FS04 which is the latest sim with little or no add ons yet, and some possible bugs yet to find...and will FS02 work ok on XP....I look forward to reading your advice and I thank you in advance of reading the advice you give me  Smiley   PS I just hope i am not making you repeat any comments you may have already made on this subject   Grin  PAGE
 
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Reply #1 - Jul 29th, 2003 at 4:58pm

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first of all welcome to the forums.
as to which you should get, your going to get a very mixed reaction. i have seen a few problems in the 2004 forum but compaired to what i was expecting there arnt that many, i have yet to get 2004 and 2002, runs quite well for me.
i'll leave those with both to give you a better answer
 
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Reply #2 - Jul 29th, 2003 at 5:35pm

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Wha...... Is FS2004 available in england yet Y2?
 
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Reply #3 - Jul 29th, 2003 at 5:44pm
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i think you should look at your computer.  the real question is do you want more graphic senery or do you want performance.  And theres allways that happy medium.  If your computer is slower and has close to the minimum system requirements for 2004 then you should probably go with 2002. 

the system requirements for 2004 are litterly the bare minimum to run it.  if your computer is slower than you wont be able to use very many addons and senery. 

i know because i bought 2002 pro for my computer.  i pass all of the requirements but not by much.  it will run just fine but i cant have the senery very dense or my frame rate drops to 8 or below.  but when i take away all but a little bit of the senery i get frame rates of 35 or higher.

its up to you if you want senery but your computer barely meets the requirements for 2004.  i think you would be happy with 2002.  but if your system passes all of the requirements with a lot more to spare then go for it.  get 2004.

i hope this helps.
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Reply #4 - Jul 29th, 2003 at 5:57pm

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You'll find my specs on the left somewhere, and I run 2K2 Pro on XP with no problems at all.

I was going back and forth between buying CoF and sticking with 2K2, and from what I've read in the forums so far, I'm glad I didn't buy it yet.

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Reply #5 - Jul 29th, 2003 at 7:55pm

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Hi  thanks sofar   I should have give pc Info to help sorry....I have 2 pc's to choose from for this, 1 using win98 400Mhz cpu, 128 memory, 10 gig H/D, nvidia vid card 16 mem on board...and the other pc is winXP 1200 Mhz AMD athlon, 80 gig H/D, 256 mem, ATI Radeon 9000 vidcard with32 meg onboard...hope this helps  Smiley  PAGE
 
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Reply #6 - Jul 30th, 2003 at 12:43am

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I'd buy 2002, use it for a couple of months, download all the add-on goodies and then, at some point when COF glitches are ironed out, spring $50 or so and get the new one.
 
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Reply #7 - Jul 30th, 2003 at 12:57am

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Grin hi

Remember 2004's only just been released. It's not going to as well supported as 2002, which has a massive download database.  The added bonus You can pick up 2002 half the price now. Cheesy

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Reply #8 - Jul 30th, 2003 at 3:19am

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hi bird man.
no it hasnt been released yet it should be avaliable this friday i believe
 
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Reply #9 - Jul 30th, 2003 at 8:43am

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For me, both 02 &04 run good on win xp and I only have 256m ram -- higher settings with 02 than with o4 but they both run smooth for me with oem drivers (laptop) -- so get  'em both
 
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Reply #10 - Jul 30th, 2003 at 11:36am

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With the way games are being created now adays you really need to invest in a gaming platform.  Some people (not everyone) will go to Dell or Gateway and get a proprietory computer and expect it to run every game at the highest settings.  This just isn't always true.  I just made a serious upgrade to make my computer a gaming computer.  Granted I can still make some more upgrades, but as it stands right now I am running FS2002 at 30fps or better.  From what I am reading in the forums I may or may not have problems when I purchase COF.  It is hard to say what to expect.  Some problems seem to be random and others seem to be with everyone who is running the same exact specs.  It is hard to say what you will or will not have problems with it.  My experience with gaming has always been to try it out for yourself.  If you don't like it, make sure you kept the reciept, the box and all the goodies that came in that box.  You have nothing to loose, really....
 
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Reply #11 - Jul 30th, 2003 at 1:17pm

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Thanks CraigL,
hiflyphil wrote  Quote:
Remember 2004's only just been released. It's not going to as well supported as 2002, which has a massive download database.

I think FS2004 is meant t be compatible, so all the FS2002 downloads should work with the new one. Im going to get it as soon as possible, but perhaps I should wander round to the FS2004 forums to see what the trouble is.
 
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Reply #12 - Jul 30th, 2003 at 1:35pm

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My problem is I do too much other stuff (both on and off my computer) to justify making it a "gaming box".

My system specs are slightly upgraded from the factory, and yes, I got mine from Dell about a year ago (Another one is en route as we speak.)  I've been nothing but absolutely thrilled with my Dell thus far.

 
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Reply #13 - Jul 31st, 2003 at 2:43pm

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Grin  Hi and thanks for the advice you all gave me....I finaly ended up with FS2002  and it is looking great so far......Now also creating a folder for all those add ons out there and  busy learning to fly again in the Cessna.....PAGE  8)
 
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Reply #14 - Jul 31st, 2003 at 2:59pm

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Quote:
My problem is I do too much other stuff (both on and off my computer) to justify making it a "gaming box".

My system specs are slightly upgraded from the factory, and yes, I got mine from Dell about a year ago (Another one is en route as we speak.)  I've been nothing but absolutely thrilled with my Dell thus far.



There is nothing wrong with proprietary computers.  I have heard good things with Dell.  The only problem I have with them (this is just a personal opinion) is that when you go to upgrade the components you have to go with what the manufacturer allows to be put into that machine.  I have never owned a Dell, so I don't know what there set up is.  I bought a Gateway some time ago and due to its setup I had to do a complete change in format to get my computer up to the specs needed to run games smoothly. 

Just becuase you set up your computer to be a gaming box, doesn't mean it won't run other programs.  It is just going to be that much faster.  I am a freelance graphic artist and run many different programs with no problems.  So when you invest in a powerful PC you are not throwing your money away.  If you are going to spend $60 on a game, you might as well be able to enjoy it on a good PC. 

Anyway, thats all I have to say about that....
 
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