Author Topic: a new system for an ol' pilot (Read 1094 times)

handy169 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2006, 08:04:08 AM »

oh you should be plenty fast i dont see a problem there, just saying i think you should hold off and wait til you have the new Intel/AMD platforms out before building a system.. they are due out in 2 weeks from what i understand. for what your paying now you can get twice the power and expanablitly of what your planning on building now.

Krusty · « **Reply #16 on:** November 02, 2006, 10:40:12 AM »

Never buy new technology the instant it's out handy. You know that, with new designs, it brings new problems, new bugs, etc. Always wait for the reviews, ESPECIALLY on motherboards with 2 CPU sockets. Twice as much that can go wrong.

handy169 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 02, 2006, 10:46:44 AM »

okay how long ago did the Conroe chip come out? 2-3 months at most? there could still be major bugs out there. so your point is very mute. and how many people on here said the same thing about the conroe when it was about to be released.

Masherbrum · « **Reply #18 on:** November 02, 2006, 10:57:24 AM »

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Originally posted by wrag
Used Thrustmaster, siatek, logicrap........

CH is the best so far. CH stick = F16 fighterstick, CH throt = CH Pro Throttle, And the CH rudder peds are pretty good but you can have some minor problems with those.

Go USB, analog is hard to find and not supported by Win XP.

Get the latest software for CH too.

I am on my 3rd X45, I miss my Logitech Wingman. It was 3 years old when I sent it to Acid****(AcidCAF). It is still working.

Krusty · « **Reply #19 on:** November 02, 2006, 10:57:55 AM »

Yes, how long ago was Conroe released? Long enough that everybody, everywhere, has reviewed it, and everybody, everywhere, says "it's good"!

Give the "2x2" the same consideration. Let folks review it before you dote over it

handy169 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 02, 2006, 10:59:07 AM »

i heard X45's had lots of issues that the X52 did improve apon. one being duriablity.

miraj · « **Reply #21 on:** November 02, 2006, 02:20:54 PM »

Thank you so much for the help.

Another question.

I just purchased a 5.1 surround system for this computer. Which headset is best to use , without blocking the sound effects?

I prefer something lightwieght and simple and dont want it to interfere with the IR Tracker system, again , I do not want it to muffle the surround sound.

Please advise.

handy169 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 02, 2006, 02:26:43 PM »

krusty that wasnt the what happen when the conroe came out, the threads i remember reading where wait for the conroe it will be your best bet. that was not even 90 days ago. and i am simply saying the same thing about 4x4.

miraj · « **Reply #23 on:** November 03, 2006, 03:30:08 PM »

Any comments on a good set of headphones that will not interfere with my surround sound?

Thanks

miraj · « **Reply #24 on:** November 04, 2006, 09:33:04 PM »

A little update , I returned the Samsung 26 incher for a 40 inch Sony Bravia flat LCD.

Much better.

calan · « **Reply #25 on:** November 07, 2006, 05:29:27 AM »

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Originally posted by handy169
i heard X45's had lots of issues that the X52 did improve apon. one being duriablity.

I've banged my X45 around for (2 years?) now and never a problem. Love it!

Didn't like the 52 due to the twisty stick

calan · « **Reply #26 on:** November 07, 2006, 05:32:08 AM »

Speaking of monitors....

I use my 55" HDTV off of a nVidia 7950GT with good results... BUT...

I never realized that you were limited to the 60hz refresh rate of the TV, and thus a frame rate of 60. Duh... still not bad though.

Can't wait for DirectX to support 16:9 field of view. (Thanks Skuzzy for explaining that one to me

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