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>I am probably going to spring for a dedicated flight sim computer in
>the next few months. I would like some advice from those that actually
>have tried the specialty boxes - my main aim is to be able to run FS
>with full clouds and high settings on the scenery without jerking.
>Thanks in advance for the help

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> On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:13:35 -0500, jmuzz <gentleman@charter.net>
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> You might look into building your own system. It's not that hard and
> you'll be able to pick and choose nothing but the best for it. My
> system still does well against the top line systems, and it's almost
> two years old!
>
> Haukeye

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>Right.
>
>And self-built PC's, if components are picked thoughtfully, can last 3-4
>years by allowing for a decent upgrade path. As long as you know you can get
>a faster CPU, add faster and more memory, and add a better video card in two
>years, then that will usually get you through another two.
>
>A buddy of mine did that in 2002. He got the raw end of the stick though
>since he used RDRAM which was the biggest debacle. That stuff is more
>expensive than gold at weight!!! He just started putting together his new
>rig now though.
>
>I tend to get about three years out of a system since I like to upgrade a
>little more frequently. About every 1.5 years I put in a new CPU, memory,
>and video card and that'll get me through another 1-1.5 years, unless
>there's a significant advancement, or a forced technology (like AGP to
>PCI-Express).
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> That's pretty much how I build them, with building them with upgrade
> potential a top priority. I do tend to buy the next to most recent
> technology, it's usually a lot cheaper then buying the most recent
> whizbang stuff, know what I mean?
>
> My two cents