P.e.g.a.s.u.s

Like the others that gripe and complain...

 

just ease off a bit. That ws neither griping nor complaining. It is fair to expect they'll need some time to get the bugs ironed out, so we needn't all gush.

 

I'm awful happy with MSFS, I see some issues, and yes, I expect them to be solved. Eventually.

Well, apparently a program-dependent issue, as you said. Perhaps you could check under Settings>Sound that you realtek speakers are pumped up, and then under Settings>Sound>advanced sound that MSFS isn't messing about there.

Then the last attempt, beside a patch from asobo, cos I'm out of brain cells: on the task bar, click the bluetooth icon, and settings. then disable or off. You can always switch it on again later. Check that the realtek is default speaker, and launch MSFS.

Good luck, and do post back if you solve the issue to let us know how you did it.

you haven't answered everything yet. So, it''s the laptop built-in speakers that lose sound, right? And now you've got the earphones in, they work swell. So what happens if you pull out the jack, while they work? What's the sound from the speakers then?

Are your speakers wireless? The Asobo MSFS forums have some threads about loss of sound using bluetooth devices. Just checked again: stuff like this: https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/unable-to-get-any-sound/234119

 

Have you just tried to select a different sound playback device as default before or while the sim is running? like after plugging in earphones? You could try that, then switch back to your speakers.

Perhaps the new patch, just released, solves the issue. A range of problems appear to have been fixed, for instance:

 

"The install process will no longer be blocked after a failed connection to servers"

There are different types of sound settings within MSFS too. Did you check them?

My last rig was a bit like yours (OPs), but with a weaker graphics carrd in my case. I had XMP enabled with mild overclocking on the CPU to 4.5 GHz, but the system became increasing unstable after running without issue for about a year. In the end I disabled XMP and stability was better -though it was never completely stable as before. I'd never had such an unstable system, though I'd always built my rigs myself till then. That's history now - I'm getting old.

Basically though, if the RAM sticks support XMP, and the board supports that particular RAM, you should be good to go. Still, I think it'd be better to follow loki's suggestion - if you can, and upgrade to the faster RAM.

The opposite is true, if *memory* serves. Unless you run AMD, at least for a while I heard two slots might be just a tad faster. But your sig says Blue team, so stick with the 2x16. One advantage is of course that you can add another 2x16 down the line (preferentially of the same type). Do you have 2x 16 installed now?

Just a thought: Perhaps the MS servers can't read your IP address. Do you use a VPN service or anonymizer to mask your IP?

learpilot's helpful reply aside, your specs aren't far from mine, so at face value you should get the sim to run.

I take it for granted that your PC runs smooth when it isn't runnig games. The game software is unlikely to be the problem, and waiting for a patch probably won't solve anything. As you bought the PC for the sim, then chances are it isn't quite up to date.

A few ideas: upate to the latest nvidia graphics drivers. Close other programs, including vpn connections. Install on an SSD with sufficient overhead space, if possible. Do not use excessive monitor resolutions.

However, you do say you have problems with other games, so you may need to do a bit more brainstorming. Try the technical forum.

Cheers.

I don't see the point of a Steam purchase. I did that myself, but all you get is a loading programme that fetches the files from microsoft, for which you need an account. The installation even ignores the Steam default path.

Ive seen discs at Amazon europe, though that won't help you, Jim, seeing as you're in Canada.

I don't think that jealousy should be factored into...

 

lol that was a just bit of light humor.:rolleyes:

 

I do not disagree with you, cjfrew - it would be nice to see top 10 replays. But even nicer if this was per category of greteast interest. E.g. the pro category, which is what I understood your inital desire to be "to watch the pros in action".

Otherwise, Blue Skies!

It sounds boring but I couldn’t be more thrilled with this sim.

 

Oh really? ;) You got some of us already thinking... "yapp, down the coast to Queenstown..."

 

David

I recently bought a new PC, a shop build with 16 GB RAM (2x8GB). In addition to adding Nvme sticks, I added 32 GB (2x16) of the cheapest G.Skill variety i could find, and I have no freezing issues. For optimal speed and stability, as I understand it, it would be better to use faster sticks of the same model, but I am very happy with mine as I do not play much else.

In my case the CPU appears to be more of a bottleneck - I suppose this comes down to raw clock speed. The sig is correct except that the GPU is a 'Super' variant. Will fixit.

 

David

KateCold thanks for your input. I think this might help a lot of folks out there wondering if they can enjoy MSFS on older machines. Your findings, assuming they are reproducible, are very informative.

Cheers,

David

I've flown from this airport, a couple of times, when I worked a few years in a nearby town. I'm happy to add it to my collection. I think it is the home airport for Aerosoft.

So thank you, Loki, and thanks Aerosoft.

I've been wondering about them there scores...

I'm like 10680th (-ish, I'm away at the mo.) on the first landing, but I wonder: does Asobo inactivate AI for landing? Of course it's my jealousy speaking, but so many top,top,top scores...

are they all on 'hard' settings for realism?

do they all use real-world weather?

do they all have all effects enabled?

All of this is irrelevant, if you just want to have fun. BUT if you want to 'pick up some tips', it'd help to have categories by parameters set. To my knowledge, this is not possible, yet.

Cheers,

David

Pangs of sadness, amid the joy.

FSX with all those addons, I'll unlikely use again.

X-Plane 11, though, is live and well.

 

I hope one worry I have is unfounded - that MS will concentrate all 3rd party sales within the in-game marketplace.

indeed, there seems to be no dedicated M. The Asobo MSFS forums have threads with users scratching their heads too.

I'm going to have to check my network cables - took me well over 5 hours to get the sim via Steam.

1 hour 30 min is just... nuts!

Mine crashed twice directly after installing. Third time good (and steady thereafter).

..and all for naught. The so-called Steam version I have is only a loader, apparently. The sim is still downloaded and installed from MS-asobo servers. You have to specify the library folder again, it seems, cos it's saving to default right now as I download, which is C: Argh! Didn't realize that in time, and now 50% is downloaded so I'll just let it finish.

And on top of it all, you saved 77 cents. A win-win situation.

I've got the Steam version on pre-order. As my C: drive is getting crowded I've prepared space as follows:

Open Steam interface > select 'Steam' on Menu bar > select 'Settings' > select 'Library'

on the right side, select 'Steam library folders' then 'add library folder'

Choose whichever drive you like. I use a second drive. 'D:\Flight'

well said, lestercat. Great times, indeed. I'm particularly interested in the VatSim integration option - I might just finally get around to being more than just 'registered'.