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Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:35 pmby ScottyB
Hi there everyone,
I am over years of simming on my laptop, not being able to get anything decent out of FSX. I am going to build a PC that will be used for simming and for basic family uses such as word processing and emails.
I am not very tech-savvy so will need input from you (even though I will sound ridiculously stupid at some points). Over the years I have picked up on various tips such as the Nvidia/Intel combo rather than AMD.
My budget is somewhere up to $1200 (I know it may be a bit light, but i have no option).
First off, what are the key parts that are needed in a build?
Help will be very much appreciated
PS: I am willing to pay somebody in Christchurch to put the thing together come the time! Anyone interested/know anybody who would be?
Regards
scottyb
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 7:34 amby ScottyB
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:44 amby Ian Warren
Id go directly for the $1300 package , Warranty and would run FSX without a problem
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:27 amby ScottyB
Thanks Ian!
I won't be running such demanding software such as PMDG, but would like to be ale to run ORBX SI. I was ale to run t on my Toshiba Satellite laptop with about 20-24fps so this desktop should handle it.
Is the PSU a bit the light side? Should I upgrade to a 750W or something?
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:21 amby Ian Warren
For the few extra dollars a 750 would be a choice , that system will run a PMDG NGX a piece of chocolate cake course went running give me or Doug a Nudge (not fudge that gos well with chocolate) for the Christchurch photo .
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:58 amby ScottyB
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:38 amby Ian Warren
Me ... i would still go the third choice because you get the Operating System: Windows 8 64bit with disc and licence rather a trial ... , but i'm not sure how Win8 works with FSX , read many have issues .. spose you could knock the price down going back to Win7 .
A thought .. PC Dragon have stores .. can they beat the price .. anything gos wrong with it least the shops in CHCH are close by .
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:16 pmby ScottyB
Sorry I forgot to mention Ian that I got quoted a total of $1340 for this one
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=563139195 with a full version of windows 7, a 750w power supply and he soda he can chuck in an Asus gt630 video card for free (see the questions)
Is that a good deal?
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:33 pmby Ian Warren
With full OS and not a Trial and the 750w power supply maybe get the list you have here and see if a Christchurch firm can equal it ?
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:39 pmby ScottyB
Yes correc, full Windows 7 and 700watt PSU.
With te ASUS GT630, is th still nVidida powered?
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:43 pmby Ian Warren
Simply type in the specs and goggle the g/card , giving cards away could .. might cause a headache at latter stage and let you down .
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Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:16 pmby Ian Warren
Quick scwizz finds it a NVidia card at the price below , its only if you do have problems or dose not meet your expectations .
Asus GT630 PCI-E, 2GB DDR3, DVI, HDMI, VGA, Fan Video Card
Asus GT630 PCI-E, 2GB DDR3, DVI, HDMI, VGA, Fan Video Card Model Number: ENGT630-2GD3
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Posted:
Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:27 amby ScottyB
So I think I am going to go with the initial deal of this one
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=563139195But for a total of $1340 I am getting a full version of Windows 7, a 700watt PSU, and an Asus GT630 2gb graphics card