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Hi everyone. Despite what the title says, it's not about "is P3D better than FSX?", but "why am I feeling this?". If you wish a long read, please continue. If not, feel free to skip to the bottom line ("The problem"). - I started using FSX seriously back in October/2019, when I purchased my current laptop. - A year later I upgraded to P3D v4. I didn't go to v5, because my GPU was not strong enough. - A month ago I purchased a 144 Hz 1920x1080 monitor. However, while my laptop supports up to 120 Hz :( , it can go down to 30 Hz :) - I've moved almost all my aircraft to P3D, even if this meant purchasing again (Aerosoft Airbus, PMDG 777, QW757) or not buying the FSX version (QW787, MJC Q400). Other aircraft I have are for both sims. I still have to upgrade the 737, 747 (both iFly) and QW BAe 146. - I also have the Level-D 767 and Maddog 2010 but those won't be replaced. Same for some good freeware like the Tinmouse or the HJG birds that were initially made for FS9. I stopped purchasing addons because I'm saving for a new rig. I hope to buy it next month. - For sceneries, I try to keep both FSX and P3D4 identical: I mean, both have same global sceneries, same AFCADs (I only use default airports, and old FSX AFCADs are corrected for P3D) and same GSX settings. Also I have ActiveSky for both sims, and REX TD is compatible for both. - For AI I use my own, based on AIG. However, this year I started using OCI for the P3D traffic, and thus, now it's different. I'll need to update the FSX AI just to equalize. - The only major difference is that, while I run FSX at unlimited FPS and monitor at 120 Hz, I run P3D4 at 30 Hz, FPS unlocked, but Vsync and Triple Buffering on. Both are smooth, but FSX tends to have blurrier ground (specially when I overload the CPU with the 777). If I enable VSync in FSX.cfg and use the monitor at 30 Hz, it will be also smooth, but ground will be blurrier. The problem: while I find P3D4 to be technically superior to FSX (no blurries, less autogen popping, VC does not move sideways, just what FSX should have been), I feel like wanting to use FSX more and more. Why am I feeling this?

Sadly it will always CTD on exit, in both 7 and 10. I don't remember if this happened in XP also. Sometimes, if I turn off both APU and FD, I might not get the problem, but it's not guaranteed.

Do you see the same problem at night?

TL;DR: No. The system requirements for FSX are too optimistic. I'm even doubting your laptop can run FS9 decently, judging from the GPU. Even with that, you'll need to move some sliders left. I still don't know how did I endure 4 years flying in a laptop with an Intel GPU.

Wilco, using Project Airbus model and FDE. Or if you don't care, use the PSS panel with PA model and FDE.

Which 727?

Which CPU? If it's the integrated Intel one, stay with FS9.

I do know my rig (i5-8300H@3.4 GHz laptop, GTX1050) is CPU limited, because its usage is frequently pegged at 100% (I can see this using MSI Afterburner). However, how do I know how much should I overclock (or which CPU should I purchase) in order to balance usages?

Or trying GSX Level 2 with my (almost) self-made AFCAD for Eldorado airport (SKBO) for P3D4:

Hahaha, effect or defect?

Nice pic! Looks like the jet was blasted directly from Mt. Fuji...

I'm not sure the man in the video is Jan. He's not wearing pink shades...

There haven't been too many changes in how to use Nvidia Inspector, beyond what's available in NickN' Bible, the DX10 guide and similar tweak guides. I think you stopped seeing NI settings after P3D2 was released. AA in these do not respond to NI settings (unlike FSX in DX9). Setting up in both P3D and NCP was enough. The biggest tweak was to purchase a 30 Hz monitor, FPS unlocked, VSync and triple buffer on.... All without the need for Inspector. For me, there are only two settings in Inspector: - power management mode: prefer maximum performance - multi display mode (or something similar): set it up according to your computer setup.

Another alumnus of a certain Dutch flight school... Just kidding, even with the bad landing, it's a nice picture!

Just 35. Simming since I was 20 and FS9 was the latest available.

If you can wait until Black Friday (Nov. 27th), it's very possible that FSX-SE will be insanely cheap.

Why are you still in 1.2.0? Current version is 1.3.1.

Do it. They are available at Black Box. They are only €10 each. I did so for the 757, 777 and A320, and had no issue at all for activating.

Wow, very nice pictures!

Nope: VKB is the brand name. Gladiator NXT is the model. Please take a look here: https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product=gladiator-nxt

I'm in love with the VKB Gladiator NXT Premium. It's like the 3D Pro (meaning a single assembly with twist axis and rudder), but with a zillion more buttons. For you in California, may be only $191 ($150 + $41 shipping). For me... well, it's out of question for the time being, because of shipping, taxes and retaxes ($90 for shipping to Argentina, $75 in import duty... and a ridiculous tax of $156 for foreign currency spending. Stupid government...) You may go lower with the Gladiator NXT standard, which is $30 cheaper. In any case, you will be 2 or 3 levels over your current 3D Pro.

AFCAD or ADE

Très jolies photos! They look so real...

Nice pictures, Darryl! This is the Aerosoft A320 in P3D4, right? How does it behave, regarding FPS? I have it in FSX-SE, but I've just moved to P3D4, and I'm not sure which bus to purchase...

Very nice clouds!