doraymon

I just pulled the trigger on a new PC exclusively for DCS in VR, and now I read about these issues. Sorry for the silly question., but what ballpark FPS shall I expect with HP Reverb and the following PC configuration: Core i5-9600KF, 32GB DDR4, RTX 2070 Super, 500GB SSD Samsung 970 EVO Plus Thanks for your help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi. Could you share your PC hardware setup? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh! So are you saying that after all this efforts and $$ the end result will be not fluid? 45 FPS is really not ideal, and that’s with a 2080Ti, I have a 2070Super... Well if that’s the case than I have to reconsider the whole VR thing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

By the way, regarding the doubts of having a gaming computer in mini-ITX form factor, I did my research and chose the Fractal Design 302 case. From what I read it has an excellent air flow inside and is often used for gaming PCs. An interesting example here:

Are you referring to the RAM?

You have a good point here and I agree. How I ended up with a mini-ITX is a long story. The short version: the project started with a different purpose (much less ambitious) and I got carried away after watching a few reviews of DCS in VR.:cry: Plus I have 2 small kids and the third on the way: they love touching tech stuff to see how it works and I am forced to concentrate the fragile stuff on my desk --> small form factor. The long version: it all started when I was looking for an external GPU to hook up to my MacBook Pro to improve the quality of a virtual cycling software (it's essentially a cycling simulator that connects to the home trainer and simulates uphill/downhill/races/training plans with a nice virtual world animation). Macbook was too old so no external GPU, I looked into building a small PC to drop on the desk only to run this training software during my 3-4 weekly sessions (I live in a place where you can't cycle outdoor for like 5 months during the year). I quickly realized that even with minimum specs the PC would have costed too much to be justified by the cycling software only and here is where the old fire of flight sim took me again and brought me to spend almost double the initial budget. Please refrain from insulting me for all this, I do it already on my own every day...

That’s exactly my case by the way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

First post, a few questions to optimize new PC to run DCS Crystal clear now and I love the logic behind your post, it makes perfect sense. I always thought that real world usage is the only benchmark that counts. It’s clear that I miss direct experience with this software and how it uses the hardware resources, which is why I joined this forum. I already exceeded the budget I had put for this so, as you also suggest, I will stay with my 32GB RAM and the two drives I already ordered. I’ll give DCS a good crack then see if I need more. Thanks for taking the time to explain!

At the moment the only thing I received is the Joystick, throttle control and rudder control. And I've been doing some tests with the sitting position. The pedals fit perfectly between the two IKEA drawer units where the wheels have been replaced by fixed feet for obvious reasons. The height of the stick and throttle felt perfect but I will need to try for longer time and during real action...

Wow that's a beast of a PC... Overkill in all departments!! But you did fall short on the joystick department...:joystick:

I didn't really get the meaning of your post. Sorry, I'm not a native English speaker, I might be missing something. Anyhow yes, i ordered a PSU as well :) and no, I am not sure I need 1T. If I start from the assumption that the best solution is to run DCS and OS on a different drive, and that DCS needs 500GB to be on the safe side, there you have one SSD 250GB with OS and another one 500GB for DCS. the third one (SATA SSD) it's just free as I salvaged it from a MacMini which died a few weeks ago.

So, I eventually opted for 32GB DDR4 (2x16GB HyperX Fury 3000MHz, CL15). The upgrade costed me 75$, I just thought I don't want regrets. Thanks for the comments on the VR set and the sound, very interesting. I think I will opt for headphones anyway as my room is almost a perfect cube, with disastrous consequence on resonance and reverb...

I'm confused now, I thought M.2, which is like 4 times faster than a SATA SSD was a plus with DCS?

Oh I can't wait!!! Thanks mate!

Yes that's a good point thanks. I might use one of those cleaning apps, lice Clean My Mac but for PC (clearly it's a long time I don't use a PC...)

I will stay with 16GB at the moment but yes, I am definitely considering a VR set. I am looking at the HP Reverb. I know it's more expensive but the higher definition is too attractive. It should also come down in price with the announcement of the upcoming Reverb G2 in collaboration with Valve and Microsoft...

Thanks for the welcome and tips. I ended up adding an extra SSD, so I will have: 1) 970 EVO PLUS 250GB - Windows 10 2) 970 EVO PLUS 500GB - DCS & related 3) 850 PRO SATA III SSD 256GB - all the rest Thanks for inducing to spend more money...:D:doh:

Thanks, noted on the big swap file, will do.

Signing in this thread as a new DCS user! I came back to flight sim after 10+ years after watching videos of this MB-339 for DCS... I can't wait to have the PC and VR set ready! The 339 (tre-tre-nove, as we call it in Italy) it's a legendary machine, not only because it's used by the Frecce Tricolori, but also because this is the first jet trainer that fighter pilots use during their course at the Aeronautical Academy. I only flew a SIAI-marchetti S.205 and dream to at least enjoy this virtual MB-339!

I am an aeronautical engineer, planes have always been my passion although I work in a different sector now. I just ordered a custom built PC only to run DCS and go back to flight sim after probably 10+ years (you know... wife, kids, etc...). The PC is built around an Intel Core i5-9600KF, an Asus B360 motherboard, 16GB CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 3200MHz RAM and an Asus Dual RTX 2070 Super graphics card. On the storage side I will have two SSDs: a Samsung 970 EVO M.2 250GB and a 256 GB Samsung 850 PRO coming from a relatively older computer. Questions: 1) What is the best solution to install Windows 10 pro and DCS? Both on the fastest drive (970 EVO), Windows on the fastest drive and DCS on the other one, the other way around? 2) How much space do I have to consider for the modules and world maps and do they have to be installed in the same drive as DCS? Any suggestions on how to optimize the PC is very welcome! Cheers!:thumbup: