Simicro

For guys who will read this thread later: I solved the crash problem by updating my drivers to the latest version.

Hi, I upgraded from 1.5.6 to 2.5 stable and got the loading time problem. I renamed C:\Users\Simicro\Saved Games\DCS as recommended. And now DCS crashes. dcs.log-20180616-210902.zip

The review has moved to a new URL: https://www.desktopsimulators.com/dcs/oilfield/review.html Updated in my original post.

The review has moved to a new URL: https://www.desktopsimulators.com/dcs/argo/review.html Updated in my original post.

Hello, Thanks, I arranged / updated the FAQ where needed.

I welcome civil aircrafts for DCS :thumbup:

It was not by intent to raise the discussion about the release date (already debated in many other threads) which is only one item in the FAQ.

hansangb, thanks for the US cultural note. Interesting. I did not know.

Hello hansangb, Thanks for your heads up/warning. I will however stick to the Wags'/ED Letter because it is official and wide communication. For most people, I believe that a bold information ("coming weeks!" or "within two months") is OK.

Hi all, As DCS 2.5 is close, for convenience I compiled several thread discussions into a FAQ. The goal is to be aware of what is going (likely) to happen, especially for mates that have not followed forums activity and recent news. Available topics are: When DCS 2.5 will be released? Which DCS version and branch will turn into 2.5 stable? Will DCS 1.5 modules work in DCS 2.5? Will DCS 1.5 campaigns work in DCS 2.5? How does performance in DCS 2.5 compare with 1.5? Is DCS 2.5 CPU or GPU critical? Will DCS 1.5 still work after end of life? If you spot something that is not correct or need nuance, constructive feedback is welcome. Contribution (writing a question / answer) is also welcome, but please note that I would like to keep the content simple and understable (not too technical) by everybody. Total number of topics will not exceed 20, and answers should be 1 to 5 lines maximum, for ease of reading. PS: the FAQ is published on my new forum, but still available for everybody to read. You can comment on my forum or here as you prefer.

From another thread:

Hello SilentSierra, Aluminum Donkey gave excellent and wise advice :thumbup: Try to get a GTX 980 Ti on the second hand market is the best value for money IMHO in your case. Regarding CPU, you (we) have a good one. Have you overccloked it? I did not see you replying.

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mithandra, I understand your feeling and I feel the same ;) If you want to support ED development effort for Caucasus / DCS 2.5, just buy a module or a map from them.

My stick is a CH Fighterstick mounted on a Microsoft Force Feedback 2. It's a MOD. And yes content. Maybe you should open a new thread in the Input Output forum? Otherwise we divert too much from the original subject of this thread.

I am amazed that for the price, it does not come with a 1080Ti

brianjmac: very nice and comprehensive explanation mate :thumbup: I wish I could add reputation points to you but the system won't let me to :( BlueMax: I'm in the same case as brianjmac (except for the monitor model) and it's difficult to shoot myself in the foot but I would say that 144 Hz G-SYNC is not a must-have but a nice-have. If you have a powerful graphic card that can achieve a steady fps in all situations, never below 55-60 fps at 1440, and want to save money, then a 75 Hz will do. But think also that the monitor is one of your piece of hardware that is supposed to last the most, compared to other components. Regarding IPS vs TN: I prefer TN for the uniformity of the colours vs fidelity for IPS. That being said, as brianjmac said, TN has improved for colour fidelity and angle viewing.

Yes TN. ASUS PG278QR 27" 2K @165 Hz G-Sync

To get ready for DCS 2.5, last month I upgradred From : 27" FHD 144 Hz + GTX 770 To : 27" WQHD 165 Hz G-SYNC + GTX 1080 I did not want to go 4K because I: 1) Did not want to buy a 1080Ti and instead keep the money to get G-SYNC 2) Want to run DCS WQHD with (nearly) all maxed out 3) Last longer in time with my 1080 and WQHD

Honestly I think I will keep it very simple with only one category for each sim (main and original purpose) as much as possible. Before opening this thread, I knew that FSX has TacPack for combat purpose. But I've never thought I would categorize FSX as a combat flightsim. If somebody ask for a modern jet combat flightsim, it makes sense to recommend DCS in the first place and not FSX.

Thanks hansangb & Bit for the additional insights. Rest assured, I'm staying at my current 4.3 Ghz, I don't want to do wild stunts as I don't have the skills for delid and voltage ;) Johnny_Rico + Simicro = Simrico :lol: (sorry for childish joke)

Expressing the most with minimal word count is an art ;) :thumbup: That being said, all posters have been helpful here.

I get your logic lazduc, makes sense indeed. On the other hand, the vast majority of people with a K processor and is gaming / simming, is also overcloking it. Because... "K" processor are meant to be overclocked? OK I don't want to divert too much the original purpose of this thread.

Then if something wrong happens I am indeed screwed, as most people probably. I have a very old (Pentium) PC as a backup but parts won't exchange with my current PC of course. Amazing that you can start Windows with a dead CPU, Pedro.

Thanks Johnny. So the day my CPU burns, I will be unable to identify the cause because I don't have a spare CPU. This also encourages me to stay at 4.3 Ghz as of now and not OC it too much.