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:crazy: whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttt??? Thank you very much for that bit of info Wags!! I would like to use this computer to: 1. -run DCS:BS (which apparently should happen on XP) 2. -run FSX:A and Xplane 9 (for the navigation flying and flight dynamics, respectively) 3. -run a Blue-Ray/HD-DVD player for my home theatre. So, my next question would be: Does XP support DX-10?? If not, can I run both XP and Vista on one computer?(like on different HDD's?) :helpsmilie:

Well thats great!!! So can i set a trigger to make my heli lose 800KG in weight, say the trigger is set to condition of landing; and at take of be 800KG lighter??

Interesting, i had no idea...:notify: however, rattler is right, back on topic please!! I've got another query maybe some could help with: As previously stated, I will be going with Vista on my new build, but what are the merits of 64bit as opposed to 32? I have 32bit home premium on my laptop, but I've heard that 32 wont recognize any more than 4 GB ram...for that matter, do I/will I need more than 4 GB for DCS:BS, and the upcoming releases with new game engine?? The reason I'm going with a quad instead of a duo is that eventually the quad will be supported, so maybe having 6 or 8GB ram is something i should plan for... any enlightening thoughts?? - im pretty new to flight simming! I've tried searching hardware forums such as HardwareCanucks, but those guys are waaaay beyond my level....

I don't know if troop transport is a common role for the Mi24V, but I think that would be a blast, trying to land troops in a hot LZ!! I have FSX:A and I've spent many hours pretending to drop troops while flying the EH-101 (yes i know its a buggy/unfinished model) and I even made a video on youtube of me doing it...lotsa fun IMO!

I've never used a Mac, but a lot of ppl I know say they are great... Will you be able to play BS on it? Is there good driver support for apps, games, HOTAS, TIR4, etc.etc.?? My brother uses his for video editing, and I know that Xplane was developed on Macs, but I really have no clue what they are good for, and what the pitfalls may be...

Hey Engineer, what mobo do you have??

what you say makes a lot of sense newfie...the guy thats building my rig thinks I'm dumb for wanting Vista, I still dont think I'll go with Xp cuz I'm used to vista now, but it makes me wonder about dual booting...

OK, well you lost me at yate loons/sharkoon... I only planned on having 3-4 fans powered until I added another GPU...so you think thats maybe overdoing it?? I could easily get a smaller case with 2 x 120mm fans, just thought it would overheat with the Mobo and CPU i picked out...?

I'm positive that if ED announced the official release date as Dec. 01/2008, there would still be impatient spam-artists and over-eager fans demanding to be better informed and continuously reassured that ED would make the release date on time; and failing that constant reassuring, the same people would type up posts of woe detailing their inner fears of why ED wont make the date and why... Not that I can blame the fans that voice their opinion, I feel their urge, and it is painful waiting. :badmood:

I should also have mentioned that I don't run many different types of apps., and that goes a long way to not having any OS issues. This rig will be my first actual gaming computer, and I'm having a proffesional build it. That being said, I want to keep it simple... no Overclocking for me... Question: I'm getting a 750w PSU, with a case that has 6 fans... if i upgrade my CPU, or get another GPU, should I invest in water cooling? How much does it help, really? p.s. not trying to hijack your thread rattler, but i feel this is continuing your original thoughts. i am buying this rig almost solely for use with BlackShark, and would like some input on specs.

So I've changed a couple of things on my new rig, the mobo and monitor. Intel Quadcore Q6600 @ 2.4ghz Asus Striker Extreme 4 Gb Ram Kingston 2 x 2GB 500 Gb HD @ 7200 rpm GeForce 8800GT Factory OC'ed to 667 MB Coolermaster 750watt PSU 24" LG monitor- 5ms response, 2000:1 CR, 1920x1200 The reason I'm sticking with Vista is because I've almost never used XP, and have been using vista on my laptop problem free for 8 months. If the rumour mill/bandwagon was telling the truth, then Windows 95 was the best OS ever, and windows has progressively gone downhill with every new iteration, and Vista is only good for loading a screensaver then exploding your computer. Maybe if i start seeing some major bugs I'll believe the sky is falling!!!

Good info!! Thanks guys!! I'll be purchasing my new computer in 3 loooooonng weeks. I am going to use Vista as my OS, because I dont have the urge to upgrade later. However, I wouldn't mind a couple of opinions on my system before its too late to change my mind... Intel Quadcore Q6600 @ 2.4ghz Asus P5N32 E SLI mobo 4 Gb Ram (not sure of make/model) 500 Gb HD @ 7200 rpm GeForce 8800GT Factory OC'ed to 667 MB whaddya people think? lingering questions on my mind are: should i go with 2 GPU's? Can I get a better CPU/Mobo for the same price range? 22" LG LCD monitor/2 ms response time

just out of curiosity, what is the price tag on that thing?

you know that would work great with DCS:BS!

And how about the new engine?? Will it be a 32 bit application as well? Curious myself because i'm building a gaming computer around this game...

I think the placement of the gun had much to do with what was available and what was simple. Placing the gun in a manner similar to the Apache may have entailed designing and building a new gun, and perhaps altering the airframe. Now, in reference to your example, ("Your in your KA-50 shooting a target some where off to the right of you. Then all of the sudden AAA comes up from the ground 1/2 mile to your left side.") let me ask you a question: When you realize that you are being hit broadside by AAA, do you really want to keep that profile, or do you want to turn toward/away from the target to minimize your cross-section; at the same time taking evasive maneuvres?? **for the sake of argument, we'll assume the first hits didn't blow you out of the sky... I think my point is, you will be lucky to survive such encounters, and good recon is the key to the Black Shark.

Yes but the Abris is not 100% reliable. I remember in Beach's 2nd vid, his abris was out to lunch because he only had 4 Sats right above his head, and trshld (threshold) was displayed at the top of the screen. When he did see a 5th sat, he had PDOP 30 (Positional Dilution of Precision), which means his abris is still only accurate to 30-50 meters. Unless of course it read PDOP 3D, in which case i need my eyes checked. I would like to know if we have access to an Almanac, so we can plan our missions around a time when we will have a good sat constellation?!

You would have no co-ords to send if you did not lock up the enemy. AFAIK, your helicopter will not automatically detect enemy units and draw them on the Abris; you must do it yourself... Unless of course it is possible in arcade mode.

I had gone through this thread a couple months back, and again now, very good to see you guys working hard -inspirational in fact. Unfortunately my situation prevents me from building a pit at this time. (RL priorities such as baby due in a few days, also working much overtime!!) @ Cat_101st: I like the look of your pit, and if you wanted my suggestion of what to do with your touchscreen, I would say use the TFT for your Abris moving map; hopefully its supported. We've learned the Schval IS supported, so you should be able to pick up a 10"-13" CRT for the schval, (i saw some on ebay for ~ $20-40), I think it would look very authentic in this case. Of course, I've got no pitbuilding experience myself, just dreams....but if I was planning one, that would be my suggestion. I hope you dont take offense to my very uninformed view! Again, you guys are doing a great job!

Agreed, SST software has caused me much headaches!! Tried to install my Saitek pedals, and it fudged up my X52 drivers?! Had to re-install the software 3 times, and for some reason it now works... unexplainable...

~ So, under ten meters you would be invulnerable?? Nah, that would be worse than infantry spotting you through the trees. I'm just gonna use terrain as cover until the next engine comes out!

ugghhh... feels like we're wearing the same shirt..LOL!!!

All I wanna know is: are they dynamically modelled? Will balistics change if they are wet, on a rainy day? will different calibers affect them differently?? If I bail in my ejection seat, can i hide behind them??? Is ED planning on bump-mapping them in the future? Can I surround my KA-50 with sandbags???? lol ...sandbags are my least concern...

I would hope something is in the works... Maybe a few requests would kick some tails in gear... http://saitek.com/uk/info/press/Mad%20Catz%20Acquires%20Saitek.pdf On another note, I recieved an unexpected bonus from work, and bought my Saitek Pro Rudder Pedals a month early!!!

sweet, thanks VVanks!! Drat, cant get it to upload?