Simviation Forum - I got a new card

Feb 7^th, 2010 at 6:53am

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Since there was not enough $$ for a new computer, I got a new card at Best buy. I got a Galaxy GeForce GT240. I was limited to just a few card because of wattage ratings. I have played around just a bit with it, but I do notice a much better frame rate. The biggest issue I had was because of its larger fan, I was forced to remove my TV card.

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Reply #1 - Feb 7^th, 2010 at 1:44pm

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loomex wrote on Feb 7^th, 2010 at 6:53am:

Since there was not enough $$ for a new computer, I got a new card at Best buy. I got a Galaxy GeForce GT240. I was limited to just a few card because of wattage ratings. I have played around just a bit with it, but I do notice a much better frame rate. The biggest issue I had was because of its larger fan, I was forced to remove my TV card.

What is the main problem besides frames, or is that all? Also what gpu did you use in your last PC?

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Reply #2 - Feb 7^th, 2010 at 6:41pm

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I had a GeForce 8400GT (512mb RAM) that had a fan fail. I put another fan on it and it would get a bit too hot. I was forced to add a blower just to keep it cool

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Reply #3 - Feb 7^th, 2010 at 11:38pm

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Good Job!So, now you're playing FSX with quality! That is a great card, and hope to see you in there! NNNG would be proud! lol

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