will this run FSX smoothly?

[jimmyp42002]

hello

I have had FSX since it first came out but my computer sounds like its gunna blow when it run FSX even on medium settings. will this rig run FSX better?

My Components
Intel® Core™2 E8400 (6MB,3.0 GHz, 1333FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Aluminum with Clearcoat Chassis
2GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1067MHz - 2 DIMMs
SINGLE CARD: nVidia GeForce 9800 GT 512MB
500GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
No Monitor
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard (ships separately)
Dell Premium Optical USB Mouse
Dell 19 in 1 Media Reader with Bluetooth
My Software & Accessories
McAfee SecurityCenter 15-months
No Productivity software pre-installed
My Service
1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
Also Includes
No Modem Requested
Copper base Heat Sink with aluminum fins
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 Multi-Language
No Entertainment software pre-installed
Windows Vista™ Premium
XPS, Specialized Support


how well will this run fsx?

[JSkorna]

Hi,

You'll still need to make some slider choices, but it will do well. Make sure you install SP1 and SP2.

[caraboose]

In short, yes

You might need to adjust the AI traffic and stuff, as well as getting a good overclock on the cpu, I have an 8400 also, and I have mine running at 4.0GHz, and with my GTX280 combined I get an average of 30fps. MY buddy has a 8400 and a 9800gt and he has his at stock clocks, he gets about 20fps, I guarantee if you get a better cpu cooler and overclock it you could see 25~ fps.

But don't get from Dell, get from Newegg USA (http://www.newegg.com) if you're American, or Newegg Canada (http://www.newegg.ca) if you're Canadian. Prices will be lower, you will need some technical expertise to build the computer, but other than that defiantly TRY to get from Newegg.

[jimmyp42002]

ok, how would this sound then?
from newegg

General Spec
Brand iBUYPOWER
Model Gamer Extreme 931E
Recommended Usage Gaming
Form Factor Tower
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo E8500(3.16GHz)
Processor Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor
Cache Per Processor 6MB L2 Cache
Memory 4GB DDR2-800
Hard Drive 500GB SATAII
Optical Drive 1 20X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Optical Drive 2 16X DVD-ROM Drive
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT 512MB Video Card
Audio High-Definition Audio ALC888
Ethernet Built-in GB Ethernet LAN
Keyboard Logitech Deluxe Keyboard
Mouse Logitech Optical Mouse
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Software Included MS Office 2007 [60-Day Trial]
Special Features Black Raidmax ENZO Gaming Tower + Blue Lighting
Motherboard
Chipset Intel G31
Motherboard Name GIGABYTE GA-EG31M-S2
CPU
CPU Type Core 2 Duo
Installed Qty 1
CPU FSB 1333MHz
CPU Speed E8500(3.16GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU 6MB
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VPU Type NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
Graphics Interface PCI Express x16
Memory
Memory Capacity 4GB DDR2
Memory Speed DDR2 800
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Spec 2GB x 2
Memory Slots (Available/Total) 0/2
Maximum Memory Supported 4GB
Hard Drive
HD Capacity 500GB
HD Interface SATA II
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD±RW
Optical Drive Spec 20X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Optical Drive 2
Optical Drive 2 Type DVD-ROM
Optical Drive 2 Spec 16X DVD-ROM Drive
Audio
Audio Chipset Integrated
Communications
LAN Chipset Integrated
LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Front Panel Ports
Front USB 2
Front Audio Ports 2
Card Reader 12-in-1 Media Card Reader/Writer
Back Panel Ports
COM 1
LPT 1
PS/2 2
Video Ports 2 DVI
TV Out 1
Rear USB 4
RJ45 1 port
Rear Audio Ports 3 ports
Expansion
External Bays 4 x external 5.25" drive bays
2 x external 3.5" drive bays
Internal Bays 3 x internal 3.5" drive bays
PCI Slots (Available/Total) (0/1) PCI-Express x16
(1/1) PCI-Express x1
(2/2) PCI
Physical Spec
Dimensions 22.0" x 18.0" x 7.8"
Weight 36 lbs.
Packaging
Package Contents Accessory:
MB manual
Driver disc (MB & Video Card)
DVI to VGA adapter
S-Video Cable
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 1 year limited

total:$950

will this have an improvment

[JSkorna]

Do you really need 2 DVD drives? It will run FSX well.

[caraboose]

Don't get pre-built anything from ANYBODY, plus all we really need to know is:
CPU (processor):
GPU (graphics card):
sound card (sound card?):
RAM(Random Access Memory):
motherboard (motherboard?):
CPU cooling(what cools the CPU):
Case (thing that holds parts):
Hard drive (if you don't know what a hard drive is your in for a fun time):


I'm sure not reading that 50000 line list bud.