New PC question

[mcarvela]

It's almost time for a new system. So I was looking at this ASUS laptop. I know some have said that FSX won't run well on a laptop, but this one seems especially powerful. Any opinions on how FSX might run on this rig. Here are the specs:

 

Model Number: N550JV-DB72T

Computer Type : Laptop

Screen Size (Measured Diagonally): 15.6"

Processor: 4th Generation Intel Core i7-4700HQ Haswell Processor

Memory: 8GB DDR3

Recordable DVD Drive Speeds: DL DVD+/-RW/CD-RW

HDD: 1TB (5,400rpm) + 24GB SSD

Input/Output: 3 USB 3.0 Ports, LAN RJ-45 Port, HDMI Port, Mini Display Port, Combo Audio Jack (headphone/mic-in), SD Card Reader

Speakers: Bang & Olufsen ICEpower with SonicMaster

Blu-ray Disc Media: No

Battery Type: 59WHrs, 4,000mAh, 4-Cell Polymer Battery Pack

USB Ports: 3 USB 3.0

Operating System: Windows 8

Color: Grey

Dimensions: 10"D x 15 1/10"W x 1 1/10"H (approx.)

Weight: 5.9 lbs.

Display Size - Laptop: 15.6"

Memory - Laptop: 8GB

Hard Drive - Laptop: 1TB

Processor Brand - Laptop: Intel

 

BTW, it doesn't say in the specs, but the description claims that this runs at 3.6 GHz

[CRJ_simpilot]

It should run alright, but does the laptop have dedicated graphics? You may need to lower some settings and I would mod the FSX.cfg file. https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?259352-FSX-P3D-Software-and-Hardware-Tweaking-Guide

 

EDIT- It does have dedicated graphics. Newegg has this laptop only rated at three stars. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231115

 

If you get Windows 7 or 8, make sure you install FSX into the root of C: drive and not the programs folder.