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by **brad63** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:17 pm

Thats correct. Apparently it creates another buffer channel to preload textures etc that the CPU then can access readily ( I did have a link to a site that explained it better but cant find it anymore) Maybe Google "FSX and triple channel memory" and see what comes up.
Edit. have a look here
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/...b/cs-011965.htm

by **ScottyB** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:07 pm

Okay, thanks heaps Brad63 - you are really helping here!

So somebody mentioned ATI cards don't make friends wih FSX? How big of a problem is this? Would I be better to get the Nvidia GT430 (that comes standard with the maachine), than upgrade to the ATI Radeon HD5830 for $100 extra?

by **Ian Warren** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:45 pm

Scott , never touched ATIs been Nvidia for the last 17/18 years and with performance to suit .

by **kcgb** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:49 pm

ScottyB wrote:
QUOTE (ScottyB @ Jul 30 2011,11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So would 3x2 GB be better than 2x4 GB? Even though the first only has 6GB, and the latter has 8GB?

No, SB is only dual channel so your 2x4 GB is best, I think this is the fastest RAM you can find for SB in NZ http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecificati...x?ItemID=396908 I just got mine today

ScottyB wrote:
QUOTE (ScottyB @ Jul 30 2011,2:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay, thanks heaps Brad63 - you are really helping here!

So somebody mentioned ATI cards don't make friends wih FSX? How big of a problem is this? Would I be better to get the Nvidia GT430 (that comes standard with the maachine), than upgrade to the ATI Radeon HD5830 for $100 extra?

If possible get a GTX460 or above but if not get the 430, or get the cheapest and then upgrade it yourself. A GT430 should still do better than ATI/AMD card

by **brad63** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:57 pm

ScottyB wrote:
QUOTE (ScottyB @ Jul 30 2011,2:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay, thanks heaps Brad63 - you are really helping here!

So somebody mentioned ATI cards don't make friends wih FSX? How big of a problem is this? Would I be better to get the Nvidia GT430 (that comes standard with the maachine), than upgrade to the ATI Radeon HD5830 for $100 extra?

If I was to purchase another card I would go for the Nvidia as recommended by most experienced simmers ,FSX from most reviews prefers them over ATI. But Im happy with my HD5850 for the time being.
Also if you decide to go with dual channel get 2x4Gb

by **ScottyB** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:14 pm

Apparently I can't get the Nvidia 460 becuase there is no 460 being made anymore - the closest I can get is the Nvidia GTX550ti. Is it good?

by **kcgb** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:17 pm

If hes getting sandy bridge then Dual Channel is his only option.

ScottyB wrote:
QUOTE (ScottyB @ Jul 30 2011,3:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Apparently I can't get the Nvidia 460 becuase there is no 460 being made anymore - the closest I can get is the Nvidia GTX550ti. Is it good?

Yes that would be great, the next one up would be a 560TI and that would be Perfect.

by **brad63** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:26 pm

"If hes getting sandy bridge then Dual Channel is his only option."

I did wonder about the availability of triple channel MBs for the new SandyBridge CPUs.
There you go Scotty, gettin close now!
Im gettin excited for you

by **ScottyB** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:53 pm

SO AM I!!!! haha

by **kcgb** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:52 pm

brad63 wrote:
QUOTE (brad63 @ Jul 30 2011,3:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"If hes getting sandy bridge then Dual Channel is his only option."

I did wonder about the availability of triple channel MBs for the new SandyBridge CPUs.
There you go Scotty, gettin close now!
Im gettin excited for you

It's not that there are no MoBo's that support it, its that SB CPU's have Dual Channel memory controlers, While the First generation i7's have triple Channel Memory controlers and SB-E will have Quad Channel memory controlers.

by **ScottyB** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:32 am

So my updated specs are now:

CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4Ghz/3.8Ghz turbo core x 4 Quad Core LGA 1155 8MB Cache Super Processor.
Motherboard: Intel P67 Chipset up to 16GB DDR3 Speeds Socket 1155, 4 rear USBs,
RAM: 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1333 High performance Dual Channel Memory with low latencies and lifetime warranty
Graphics Card: Nvidia GTX550ti
Hard Drive: 1TB (1000GB) 7200RPM SATA3.0 HDD
Optical: FASTEST 24X Dual Layer DVD-RW
Case/Power: 700 watt Cooler Master Elite mATX Case, Solid construction, piano black front panel. 2 Front USBs and audio ports. Thermalmaster ultra reliable power supply.
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit Full Version with Disc and Certificate.
Monitor: LATEST AOC 22" LED Full HD 2M:1 Contrast Ratio 1920*1080 Resolution Built in Speakers, USB ports, touch buttons - 3 years warranty!

That should be okay now, correct? Any stand out issues? I really don't want to keep upgrading this unless I HAVE to, because I am at my budget limit.

by **brad63** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:57 am

Looks good to me Scotty. Go for it!

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