New Computer Spec

[captainherc]

Ok. Have finally decided to get new comp.
Not just for Fs but also work so need to be a bit of both.
Here are the two to choose from. I have NO idea on specs so will go by what is here. I want to run FSX with addons as well.
Comp 1.

Acer Aspire
Mini-tower case
Intel Core i5-2300 2.8GHz 6MB cache
4GB DDR3-SDRAM RAM
1TB SATA HDD Hard Drive
Blu-ray combo
Nvidia GT420 1GB gfx
TV tuner
Win7 Home Premium64
1 Year return to base warranty

Comp 2

Custom Build PC
Intel i5 2400 3.1Ghz
4G DDR 3 Ram
1TB Hard Drive
DVD Writer
Saphire HD5850 1G Graphics Card
420w Power Supply
Windows 7 Home Prem
1 Year return to base warranty.

So guys go forth and inform me. Any and all advice noted.
Cheers,
Adrian.

[Dontcopy]

Second computer is much better in almost every way, But the Power Supply is bollocks, 420W is barely enough for that system. Sure it will work, but it is not recommended.
The first one is a more "family friendly" computer that is not really great at anything.

Could you also add some of the brands, like the brand of the RAM and Power Supplies (PSU) ?

[Ian Warren]

I go the No2 , do not touch brand name PCs .

[Nzeddy]

ATI and FSX don't mix well. Get Nvidia.

[deeknow]

QUOTE (Nzeddy @ Aug 8 2011,5:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

ATI and FSX don't mix well. Get Nvidia.

Hey Eddy, that may very well be the case, and I'm sure we dont wanna spawn another ATI-Nvidia thread but be interested to hear if you have any links, or details to share to back this up?

Herc, in this case if these two cards are whats being offered, the ATI kicks butt (although it does suck more power) see:
http://www.hwcompare.com/6808/geforce-gt-4...radeon-hd-5850/

[Nzeddy]

http://realenvironmentxtreme.com/forum/ind...hp?topic=8646.0
http://forum.mutleyshangar.com/index.php/t...r-nvidia-again/
http://www.simforums.com/forums/ati-v-nvid...topic38255.html
http://forum.avsim.net/topic/324786-nvidia...f-all-settings/

Most of the Orbx and PMDG team use Nvidia cards. PMDG recommends Nvidia cards for FSX.

[kcgb]

I use ATI and could give a list of problems and the drivers just arn't optimised for FSX, Clouds Kill ATI cards, Water and Shader mods dont work and the list goes on.

[captainherc]

Thanks for all the input to date.
If I was to take up option 2 then reading here I need more power up the 420w. Use the Nvidia GT or better. Have limited budget thats all.
Cheers.

[Dontcopy]

I have never had a problem of my own regarding any of my ATI cards on FSX, and the shader mod also worked on my card.
But I must admit, they don't like clouds much.

[deeknow]

QUOTE (Nzeddy @ Aug 8 2011,8:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Most of the Orbx and PMDG team use Nvidia cards. PMDG recommends Nvidia cards for FSX.

Had seen the Orbx posts before and some talk about the impact of clouds etc. Real interestng stuff in the other threads too. Pretty clear evidence that the AA and AF performance is different too huh.
Thanks Eddy

[dnkiwi]

hi guys if it is of any help my current desktop is running a ati hd xfx factory overclocked 5450 1 gig card and it will run fsx with settings on ultra high with most maxed out and it has never let the fraps run low or gave me any problems

[captainherc]

Well its now ready.

Custom Build PC
Intel i5 2400 3.1Ghz
4G DDR 3 Ram
1TB Hard Drive
DVD Writer
Saphire HD5850 1G Graphics Card
420w Power Supply
Windows 7 Home Prem
1 Year return to base warranty.

Have gone for 500w power and the ATI card.
Looks klike some clean installs of FS9 and FSX to be done.

Then hope get back into simming as present comp no good for it and was getting p****d of with its slow responces. Heres loking up.
Will report as soon as able.
Thanks for all your comments.
Adrian.