What is the best PC for FSX out of these two

[miamimarlins]

Have my eyes on two computers in my price range, just confused as to what one would be the best for FSX in regards to quality and performance, not looking to have out of this world graphics, but something much better then average.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VALUE-GAMING-PC-Quad-i5-3-1Ghz-8GB-DDR3-500GB-HDD-1GB-GDDR5-Graphic-Card-Win7/232010585992?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38839%26meid%3D326e0b735bad431dbb2ed057292fb020%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D371699506143

 

or

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262312678344?euid=6eae381becc5403288d5e271a7e2a631&bu=44226338732&cp=1&sojTags=bu=bu

 

Thanks for the suggestions

[llivaudais]

ad #1 is lacking too much information to make a judgement. what cpu speed? that is the essential piece of information.

 

ad #2 does specify a 3.1 GHz processor. This, IMO, is just too slow for FSX.

 

Loyd

[mallcott]

Neither. You need a considerably better combo than these, which are not even `average`...

 

And its `better` not `best` when comparing one with another.

[miamimarlins]

What about this ? This is the top of what im willing to pay. IMO 3.9GHz is powerfull enough to run FSX

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FAST-Dual-Core-3-9Ghz-8GB-1TB-Desktop-Gaming-PC-Computer-AMD/201385505309?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dde395d5b29ae42d38410ce71cef95056%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D131788315859

[il88pp]

llivaudais

Maybe you mixed up 1 and 2 in your reply?

 

it's ad 1 that specifies the cpu at 3.1 ghz. (scroll down the page)

 

ad 2 says only core2 quad. no speed mentioned. Even after opening the details page.

 

I typed

core2quad q9550 vs i52400

into google.(the q9500 above average version of core 2 quad)

I found the i5 outperforms the quad on all points.

page:

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core2-Quad-Q9550-vs-Intel-Core-i5-2400

 

For fsx the cpu (-speed) is most important. Based on that choice 1 is better.

It looks like a well balanced pc. Maybe add a larger harddisk if it's possible to install one.

The case looks like it can fit an extra harddisk. Not sure if the mainboard has the required connectors.

 

I agree that 3.1 is stil a bit low. But at medium settings fsx should run on it ok. (As long as you don't add complex payware addon aircraft and certain scenery.) It's an ok low budget choice.

[miamimarlins]

Thanks for your reply

 

Yes, I was thinking the same thing he got the listings mixed up. Anyway

 

This listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FAST-Dual-Core-3-9Ghz-8GB-1TB-Desktop-Gaming-PC-Computer-AMD/201385505309?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dde395d5b29ae42d38410ce71cef95056%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D131788315859

 

Is the same price as the 3.1 ghz listing,(less an OS :( yet looks to offer more in performance. And the amount the seller has sold of these tells me its a good looking deal. Anyone know anything about AMD HD8370D Graphics in regards to FSX

 

Found a YT vid of FSX on AMD HD8370D Graphics , almost the same specs as the listing above

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0robV3-i718

[il88pp]

What about this ? This is the top of what im willing to pay. IMO 3.9GHz is powerfull enough to run FSX

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FAST-Dual-Core-3-9Ghz-8GB-1TB-Desktop-Gaming-PC-Computer-AMD/201385505309?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dde395d5b29ae42d38410ce71cef95056%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D131788315859

 

AMD 3.9 is far less powerfull then Intel 3.9 ghz.

 

Even the i52400k was far more powerful.

You can easily find that info, use google. type:

 

amd a4 3.9ghz vs i52400

and hit search.

You would find as first hit:

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-2400-vs-AMD-A4-6300

 

look at the benchmark results. A which one scores better.

[miamimarlins]

So many to choose from and so many considerations. im going to keep looking around, might have to go over budget abit. Im a real world pilot so I like to keep things kinda real looking out the pc window. ill keep ya updated, Thanks

 

By the way, any pc I buy im looking to add the add-on https://www.fullterrain.com/product/ftxglobal

 

or Real Environment Xtreme (REX) Essential Plus Overdrive

[mallcott]

Your short list should include at least an i5 that is not locked and an Nvidia card at least as complex as a 660Ti.

 

You really need to do your research to avoid buying a lemon. FSX stresses BOTH CPU and GPU, if possible you should factor for an SSD and avoid low-end onboard sound chips.

 

If you plan on addons such REX then you need to be well above minimum spec - i7 and GTX 970m SSD, reasonable sound card and resaonbly strong power supply - 750w or more.

FTX Global should have no impact on frames, but we all know it won't stop there. Search `Freemesh`

[miamimarlins]

well I bought the i5 pc

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VALUE-GAMI...3D371699506143

 

very happy with the graphics (FSX)

 

And the frame rates are very good. No choppyness or anything, all the sliders moved up, and max settings on my video card.

 

100% better then fs2004

 

Mind you I have not added any ad-ons or anything like that yet.