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« Reply #75 on: May 30, 2009, 03:09:36 PM » |
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I am using a Velicoraptor for my OS and all FS related stuff, and I am very pleased with it. Since it uses a 2.5" form factor, it runs much cooler than regular hard drives, and as long you keep some form of airflow on it it will be fine. I rarely hear it too - the one exception is when loading huge amounts of data, like when I start the OS or load a flight in FSX.
Because it runs at 10,000RPM, the textures, especially in FSX, load much faster. There is a noticable difference between my old 7200RPM drive and the VelociRaptor. Considerating it is only $200 now (it was $300 when I bought mine) it seems like a good choice for gamers who must load large amounts of data.
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Michael_B767_ATP
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« Reply #76 on: May 31, 2009, 01:36:18 AM » |
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Hi,
The reason for splitting up FSX and FS9 onto separate drives: Less data on the drive means faster access, since the data will be near the outer or inner edge of the cylinder (I can't remember which) seek time should be quicker.
It may not be a big difference in performance, but It should be better.
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Greggy_D
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« Reply #77 on: May 31, 2009, 02:04:47 AM » |
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You're talking about imperceptible differences in real world operations. You're shaving off fractions of a second.
I would look at it from a price/heat/noise/power vs time saved perspective. IMHO....not worth it.
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« Reply #78 on: January 08, 2010, 03:52:37 AM » |
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As of Christmas, I am running an HP Pentium Dual Core 2.7 Ghz, 6gb of ram!, Windows 7 64 bit, Nvidia 8600. I average the same 60-70 FPS as my other computer but that is probably because I am running the same graphics card. My old computer was a Pentium 3, 1gb ram, Windows Vista 32bit, with the same Nvidia 8600 card. My new computer is so much more powerful!  |
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« Reply #79 on: January 08, 2010, 05:03:50 AM » |
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As of Christmas, I am running an HP Pentium Dual Core 2.7 Ghz, 6gb of ram!, Windows 7 64 bit, Nvidia 8600. I average the same 60-70 FPS as my other computer but that is probably because I am running the same graphics card. My old computer was a Pentium 3, 1gb ram, Windows Vista 32bit, with the same Nvidia 8600 card. My new computer is so much more powerful! ...and also maybe because VSync is "on"  /Admin |
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Nephi
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« Reply #80 on: January 19, 2010, 11:38:58 AM » |
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Here I come with my new rig, and trust me, it's a whole new gaming experience :
Inside :
Intel I7 920 overclocked 4Ghz (still working on 4,2GHz stability)
Cooling : Noctua NH-D14
Mobo : Asus Rampage 2 Extreme
eVGA GTX285 overclocked
6 Go PC12800 OCZ platinum triple chan
Corsair HX850W modular PSU
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Coolermaster Storm Sniper Black edition
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Nephi
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« Reply #81 on: January 19, 2010, 11:42:34 AM » |
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Less data on the drive means faster access, since the data will be near the outer or inner edge of the cylinder (I can't remember which) seek time should be quicker. The HD starts writing on the outer edge of the disc. Hence less track switching (as the radius is larger : mora data stored on the same circle), and therefore faster speed. |
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« Reply #82 on: February 07, 2010, 08:49:36 PM » |
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How do yall thinka GT240 would do in SSM2007? I'm considering getting one. It'll run on an AMD processor. (sorry, I don't know specifics on the processor yet; I'm in the market and its what I can afford)
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SWVA6464
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« Reply #83 on: February 07, 2010, 09:41:52 PM » |
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O.K., here's some more detailed specs:
HP Slimline AMD Athlon 11 X2 Dual Core @ 3GHz
4GB DDR3 memory
Windows 7 Home premium
640GB hard drive
Nvidia GT240
What do yall think? Can I expect good framerates? The whole thing costs only $640, so its a budget comp, but I think it'll play lots of modern games (including SSM2007/2010) well.
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« Reply #84 on: February 08, 2010, 06:40:58 AM » |
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Best way to find out is to install the demo on a USB stick, take it to the store and run it there. I would at least show the salesperson the sim requirements and ask for his opinion.
I for one am very optimistic about the specs, but of course I can't confirm anything 100% remotely.
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« Reply #85 on: February 08, 2010, 10:26:56 AM » |
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CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 @ 2.13 GHz
RAM: 4x1GB Kingston ValueRAM GB DDR2 PC-5300
MB: Abit AB9
GPU: XFX Geforce GT260
OS: Windows 7 Professional x64
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« Reply #86 on: February 08, 2010, 09:14:05 PM » |
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Yeah, I figured it would run very well on it. The thing is technically classified as a "compact" comp, but it's 3Ghz, and 4 gigs of RAM! All I gotta do is upgrade the video card to the GT240 (and install a new power supply) and she's ready to go. She'll be pretty powerful!
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« Reply #87 on: March 03, 2010, 03:43:31 PM » |
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CPU - Intel Core 2 CPU 4400 @ 2.0 GHz (2 CPUs) ~2.0 GHz RAM - 2 Gbs Graphics Card - Nvidia Geforce 9800 GTX+ Resolution - 1920x1080 FPS - 60-50 fps OS- Win 7 32Bit |
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« Reply #88 on: March 09, 2010, 01:33:25 AM » |
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Hey there new to the forum, had SSM for about 3 months now. Love it.
Playing on HP Laptop, Intel Core Duo Centrino 1.8
Windows Vista Home Premium
1GB RAM
Twin 80GB HD
17" display
Nvidia 7600go. Run like a dream actually on this game.
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« Reply #89 on: March 09, 2010, 03:37:11 AM » |
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Hey there new to the forum, had SSM for about 3 months now. Love it.
Playing on HP Laptop, Intel Core Duo Centrino 1.8
Windows Vista Home Premium
1GB RAM
Twin 80GB HD
17" display
Nvidia 7600go. Run like a dream actually on this game.
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