Hi all,

I'm thinking about buying either the Carenado Cherokee or MJ20 for FSX. I read some reviews, and it looks pretty decent. I'm just curious about how they are on FPS. Carenado says their planes are FPS friendly...but everybody does. I didn't know if anybody here could tell me their thoughts. I'm especially interested in the FPS in the VC, as that's what I use all the time.

I also am looking at REX, the quality looks awesome, but, I'm not sure how the FPS hit is. I've heard mixed comments about this, some say there is a hit, some say there isn't. I don't know if anybody can give me their thoughts as well.

Specs:
EVGA GTX260
Nvidia 780i Motherboard
3GB Ram
Intel Processor 820 2.8Ghz

Thanks, Ferrari

Thanks, I'm going to read more FSX reviews I think, as the FSX products are always the ones with FPS issues.

Let me first start with Carenado. I own a few of their products of which includes the Mooney.

There is NO FPS hit when you fly this bird, is provides the same FPS as with the default but ofcourse is a much better aircraft.

I have also loaded the High Definition paints from FTX for the mooney and even when using that I might have lost 1 FPS if so much. Take note that is a HD 4096 paint.

Carenado builds solid aircraft to be honest   You can't go wrong with any of their products.

REX: Rex texture IMO happens to be  be better optimised then many of the default FSX textures. I would use the default Cumulus.1 found in the root texture. That is the biggest FPS hog in FSX.

Ofcourse REX changes that and provide a performance increase. I can now fly with 100% cumulus cover and get higher FPS when flying 2/8 cover with the default weather.

Take note that I have the card that does not like default FSX clouds but since I have REX flying in nasty weather with smooth frames is now a reality.

Rex is a wonder and does change the flying environment tenfold.

DISCLAIMER: Above statements is what I have observed on my rig. take note my FSX.CFG is extensively tweaked therefore performance VS my advice my differ. I do however believe should there be a difference on the same rig it should be minimal.

Ok, I think I'll run off and get the Cherokee then. I'm going to upgrade my processor so I can run my video card better, once I get that tuned up, I'm going to get REX.

Thanks for the info guys.