Question about running FS9 vs FSX

[ScottyB]

Hi guys,

Do you think that a basic FSX setup on medium sliders with VLC will run about the same as a FS9 setup with heaps of addons incl REX, many weather/cloud/water changes, addon secenery objects, and on full sliders?

I have the latter on my system at the moment and am getting 40-50fps easily but was wondering if I swap to a relatively basic FSX setup, will I generally get the same performance? Or at least 20+ fps?

Thanks

Edit: This is probably in the wrong section, apologies mods

Also, computer specs are:

Toshiba Satellite A500

Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 Dual Core
Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz
RAM capacity 4.00GB
Memory type DDR2
Graphics card ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4570
Graphics card RAM 512MB
Drive Capacity 500GB
Spindle speed 5,400RPM

[Adamski]

Quick answer ... I'd say YES. If you're getting 40-50fps in FS9, I'd guess 20+ in FSX is achievable. To be honest though, even at 15fps it's still OK. I have REX and Ultimate Traffic2 (both frame rate killers) along with VLC etc. and have all sliders pretty well maxed out, as I really enjoy the view ... and it's still quite playable.

[ScottyB]

QUOTE (Adamski @ Apr 13 2011,12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Quick answer ... I'd say YES. If you're getting 40-50fps in FS9, I'd guess 20+ in FSX is achievable. To be honest though, even at 15fps it's still OK. I have REX and Ultimate Traffic2 (both frame rate killers) along with VLC etc. and have all sliders pretty well maxed out, as I really enjoy the view ... and it's still quite playable.

Thanks Adamski. What are the specs on you system and how many fps are you getting?

[Dontcopy]

Hmmm you should get pretty reasonable results, I think that about 20fps is farely reasonable guess.
However I dont think that it would cope with certain addons eg Godzone Wellington very well which is where my fps are hit hard.
Still perfectly playable.

[AlisterC]

I have a very similar computer, except maybe I can't compare a 9800GT to your ATi, I don't know much about ATI.
I have a Core 2 Duo 2.13ghz, 4gb ram ddr2, Win XP home.
I get 30fps pretty much everywhere in FSX, even in NZ with VLC. And it still looks great. It starts to drag a little in really bad weather in a complicated plane like the Level D 767, but I'm only talking 22-25fps in outside views, virtual cockpit.. 2d is still pretty good.
It's all about having a nice clean computer and getting FSX set up right. Really not all that difficult, happy to advise..

[Nicholas]

I have the exact same specifications.

I run FSX un-overclocked with mid-sliders and get 15 - 25 FPS while running VLC.

[ScottyB]

This might be a noob reply...but what is overclocking? Haha

[connor]

I run on average about 10-15fps on the ground in fsx with sliders set to full and about 30fps in the air.
You should be alright, if something does suddenly pop up and kills you frame rates on approach you can still fly with 5fps.
I wouldn't aim for 5 though!

[Dontcopy]

Overclocking (in basic terms) is when you adjust the voltages and multiplier in the BIOS to improve the speed from say a 2ghz CPU to a 2.9ghz CPU. This has many advantages and disadvantages the main one, being the risk of blowing your CPU. I would not recommend overclocking your processor unless you are sure of what you are doing and have an aftermarket CPU cooler as your temps will shoot through the roof. However O/cing can significantly improve your performance alot in FSX.
If you are interested in learning to O/c, try this site for help : http://www.overclock.net/

However if you want better performance with alot less risk, try overclocking your GPU/Video card using Catalyst control centre or MSI afterburner. Its alot simpler than your CPU to O/C.

CCC



This is using CCC use the slider to adjust the settings until you are satisfied or the limit is reached. Increase in small increments and test lots to make sure you dont do any damage.
Also make sure you are running the LATEST drivers from the ATi website

Sorry about the length but their is not a simple way to explain it.