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Issue with new computer (Read 203 times)
Jan 18th, 2008 at 12:02pm

Speedbird217   Offline
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Hi,

I have a new custom built PC based on a ASUS 5K MB, Dual Core 6750 processor, an XFX 8800 GT 512Mb graphic board, 4Gb RAM a 675W PS and running XP SP2.

I have loaded both Fs9 (+update) and FSX, SP1 and SP2 without any add ons but keep having CTD's on both.

I want to troubleshoot this problem systematically but can't help thinking the problem is with the PC not the programs.

Could anyone offer any advice on how I could approach getting a stable base installation of both programs?

I am not that tech savvy, but can follow instructions....

All ideas, help much appreciated.

Best
Speedbird217
 
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Reply #1 - Jan 19th, 2008 at 11:22am

Groundbound1   Offline
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Just a wild stab in the dark, but try removing 2gigs of memory, then try a sim again.

I don't know all the specifics, but I don't think XP can use 4gigs without some tweaking. (I encourage someone to correct me if I'm wrong here.)
 

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