Dear people,

I am thinking of someday getting a new computer AMD 64 Athon. But I don't want to get it if I can't run my FS9 any helps here. Currently runing AMD XP 2400 with PSI 128 mb card and 512 memory.

Thinks great flying to you all sim pilots.

JFG

What is the PSI 128 card?

He meens PCI 128mb
What make and type?

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If its a PCI 128MB Card such as an FX5200 / FX5600 then utter crap! - PCI is so much slower than AGP!

If its a PCI-Exoress 128MB Card, then it'll certainly be better than say a PCI  FX5200 (not hard!) but, depending on what type of 128MB card, it could be either stonkingly fast - Asus 128MB 6800GT for example or relatively crap such as a PCI-e Radion 9200 / FX5200.

More info! 

A 64-bit processor will work, however it will run in 32-bit mode for FS9.  The performance of the new 64-bit processors is very good so it will really make your sim experience much better when coupled with a good graphics card (6600GT) and a good amount of RAM (1GB).

You will get no performence upgrade in fs2004 if you are only switching to 64-bit and nothing else is changed.

even in 64 bit OS's, the program must be designed to use 64-bit.

However, get a 64-bit CPU anyway cause that way you are future proof.

If you have farcry, a 64-bit patch is available.

"I don't know how to change to another mother board and mine is maxed out,"

You may have to buy a new power supply unit of at least 500 watts, or a new PC case that includes a 500w PSU. The PSU should be ATX2 standard as many newer mainboards require the extra 4 pin power connector that comes with ATX2 standard.

The mainboards are standard and are screwed to the case with a little care. Installing components is relatively easy, again care is required.

The  motherboard manual should show the PINOUT for the case wiring. Some cases/mainboards have strange wiring and sometimes a simple modification may need to be made to the case connecting wires.

It's fun to change mainboards!
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" for my proceesor XP 2400."

The XP 2400+ CPU runs on a 133mhz x 2 (DDR 266mhz) front side bus speed. The FSB speed determines how fast the data is processed on the PC as a whole. The FSB is mainboard/CPU dependant and they must be compatible.

As far as I'm aware, there is not a 2400+ 64 bit CPU. More than likely you will purchase an XP 3500+ (or greater) 64bit CPU which will thrust you into a new performance bracket.
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"So I was just wondering, if a newer computer with 64 bit processing say  by Amd would work for my FS9, Pool game and Tiger Woods 2004 games, and of course for my writings."

Yes, of course they should, the technology is reverse compatible and runs in 32 bit mode. Almost everyone who currently has a 64 bit rig is running 32 bit apps.
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"Forget the processor - an AMD 64 would be just fine anyhow - a far more important consideration is the Graphics card."

The CPU will make a huge difference in performance. A modern CPU is a different animal. The faster your CPU, the better your sim works.

Can anyone post a screenshot of their CPU usage showing less than 100% committed in FS9?

Of course, the Graphics card is extremely important, you won't be able to display all that power without a good one, and that's the bottom line.
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"You will get no performence upgrade in fs2004 if you are only switching to 64-bit and nothing else is changed. "

AMD 64bit CPU's run on mainboards with a typical FSB of 1000mhz DDR, which is almost 4 times faster than your current PC. This difference alone makes 64 bit PC's much faster, but only if the applications you use demand the extra performance. FS9 will demand that.
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"Yeah, the "64 bit" itself will give nothing unless coupled with 64 bit OS and application."

Well, I think it will help because there is the front side bus speed to consider and there is also the advantage of new PC3200 400mhz RAM, instead of his current PC2100 RAM.

Add to this the fact that the new RAM runs in DUAL CHANNEL mode, thus eliminating any bottlenecking on the bus, and we have a definite winner!
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A 64 bit upgrade will force major hardware changes, starting at chipset level.

Front side bus, CPU and RAM all run faster and more effectively.

New CPU process technology results in cooler, faster and smarter CPU's.

Speed is everything      

Hey Autopilot,

I was just trying to clarify the fact that simply by going to 64 bit, he would see a dramatic improvement.

I knew you know the facts, even if you didn't know I knew.  As long as we all know now.   

Sometimes, even though we try to present facts objectively, they can be misconstrued by the novice while we take certain conclusions for granted.

I'm working on my communication skills.........