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I wipe it after every module and mod installation.

Google gets its info from a less limited pool than AI, i mean its silly to not conduct due diligence on any advice whether its from AI, a Search Engine , a forum or direct from a person. Ive read some absurd advice on here over the years, and on all forums, you only need to read what some people are advising about DLSS to know how far of the mark some people are irrespective of how confidant they seem. All my RAM settings come via AI and its bang on and getting some great CB24 scores, on a side note i wouldn't use the quick answer setting for an Ai search, for work i use the Research functions and they are bang on for accuracy.

I checked last night and i cant see any difference on my 9950x3d whether using just the cache cores, just the performance cores or all 16 cores, temps are all around what id expect. Still hitting around 5.7ghz on the cache cores and 5.9ghz on the performance cores and that was running a huge mission with 120 planes up and around 1000 missiles in the air. Also guys, using other peoples quoted CPU temps as a reference to your own doesn't work unless they also quote room/case ambient so you are comparing Delta to Delta. Hitting 90c isnt an issue if the ambient is 30c, hitting 90c in an igloo is a big issue.

Its what happens when people have a little bit of knowledge, im lucky in that ive been a member of GURU 3D for over 15 years and there are some crazy knowledgeable people on there and some very interesting topics, the guy who wrote MSI Afterburner is a staff member and some top end private custom system builder are regular posters. For me DLSS 4 using Version K has improved the visuals of many games and obviously there is also a performance boost, other games to me look no different but DCS at 77% DLSS still looks amazing and smooth at Max settings and 4K is always over 100fps on a 9950x3d/4090@3ghz. Something like Ready Or Not looks no different, Metro EEE looks better i think. As for FG, maybe it looks better on CP2077 but on other games i have it off.

Every issue ive ever had with DCS has been fixed via deleting the cache.

Well four stick places more strain on the system so you might need to make some adjustments in the BIOS as far as timings and voltages go (a Google/AI Search for your specific RAM and MOBO would help). I don't use VR so cant comment but DCS is becoming more and more complex and finally is able to take advantage of better performing hardware so at some point 64gb will be a limiting factor.

NVIDIA GeForce 576.52 WHQL driver download The 50 series owners i know are saying 576.52 is much improved but non of them play DCS. For 40 series then the 566.36 is widely regarded as the best game driver.

DLSS doesn't add frames, it renders the image at a lower resolution then uses AI to upscale it, zero frames are added. Render the image at 1080p then upscale to 1440p, that how it works, dont confuse it with Frame Generation which add AI generated frames between rendered frames but can introduce latency.

I doubt you would notice a difference between a 7800x3d and a 9800x3d unless you also updated the motherboard as well and even then it would be slight at best. On my AM4 5800x3d i ran 64gb and the system would regularly exceed 40gb, i now run a 9950x3d and 96gb of RAM and see over 60gb of total usage, DCS will use just about all the RAM you can throw at it and also loves the fastest CPUs but at that point the game engine becomes the bottleneck. The best upgrade is to run DLSS Setting K and if you have the GPU to power it, at Ultra Quality level (70 - 80% resolution).

This is a must after every patch, after adding a new module and after adding any mods.

I downloaded the patch last night but havnt played it yet. Has anybody seen an increase in CPU related performance that mirrors increased CPU utilisation and temperatures? I run a 9950x3d and il be interested to see using Process Lasso how this patch is working with both the cache and performance CCDs and if its any different to the last patch.

People are free to spend their money how they like, i paid £1500 for a 4090, thats what the average UK smoker spends on cigarettes in three months. Gaming is a hobby, its not babyfood and nappies, its not a life essential, either pay or dont, the prices are not changing anytime soon.

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On AMD CPUs with multiple CCDs then the Bios settings, the OS settings or third party program settings can be used to prioritise whether the CCD with the extra cache is used, or the CCD with the higher core speed is used. If you run a multi CCD CPU like 9950X3D then its easy to see which CCD the game is using most. I have found that DCS much prefers using the CCD with the extra Cache even though it runs at a slightly slower speed, but that's not to say the other cores wont be used.

Yeah, same as replacing the Viper 2.0 mod, NV Inspector is set to insert them anyway so no biggie. I dont understand why they are not using Preset K as its far superior to the other Presets and allows very specific (in %) ratios of scaling.

I use Process Lasso on my 9950x3d, works a treat. You can specify exactly what CCD (Cache or Performance) to use for specific games/tasks, it also does a lot of other things but for those with multiple CCDs or types of cores its essential in my view.

What CPU are you using?

Does the game play ok?

Starting in the air yeah i agree, its no different to having the Master Arm turned on when you spawn but hot starts on the ground having to load it isnt an issue, its just part of setting the jet up once its running really.

Its not a hard and fast rule, a PC can work fine using difference RAM stick but with every variation you increase the chances of instability. The best scenario for stability is to use RAM that is on the MOBO approved list and then set it to XMP/Expo in the Bios, but thats not to say you cant get 100% stability by using RAM that falls outside of this, it just increases the chances of things going wrong.

What CPU are you using?

As mentioned, the basic rules apply irrespective of MOBO maker or CPU type. Use two slots rather than four. Use RAM sticks of the same make, model, production date. Check your Bios to ensure the RAM sticks are running at the correct speed and settings (ratio etc).

Depends very much on the hardware and Bios environment. That Mobo did the same with anything from a 1080Ti to a 4090, from a 3700x to a 5800x3d. The most stable rig i think ive ever built. Press the start button, it powers up for a second then resets and boots fine. I had that rig for maybe 3 years and never a stability issue, all the haerdware ran fine. Ive known it to happen when a mobo boots and resets the RAM to a custom Bios setting.

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