So, after wasting my early years on Microprose 'Janes Apache Gunship' on the C64 and tape drive (i kid you not) then not simming for years (there just arn't any sims for the PS3) and trolling this forum I've bitten the bullet.
My Saitek x52 is on it's way along with my disc of BlackShark (Lock On is sitting on the shelf too).
While I save for my MGR (Monster Gaming Rig*) I've a home build that's a year and a half old doing nothing I'd like to at least get started on, and would like advice on setting up for performance. It will only be used for gaming and then only BS and LO.
Intel Xeon X3220 2.4Ghz / 8Mb Cache / 1066 (can be oc'ed on air upto 2.8/3.2GHz)
4 GB Corsair DDR3
Intel DP45SG MoBo (has 2 PCIe x16 ver2 slots)
ATI 4650 1GB DDR3(? will have to check)
Dual 10K 73GB Raptors (Stripped 4 boot)
PCIe x4 SAS Card - 4x73GB 10K 2.5" SAS HD's (Striped 4 storage)
So....I have at my disposal for OS 32 bit and 64 bit Win XP, and a Benq 24" 1920 x 1200 HD monitor and if I can use them a pair of Dell 1200x1024 17" monitors.
What I have to ask is - am I okay on XP 32 bit? Or should I use 64 bit version to use all the ram?
Can I use the 17" Dell's for either side or below of the 24"?
Would it be worth getting a second ATI 4650 (quite cheap now) to run in crossfire even if I don't use the two 17" monitors?:joystick:
Any other advice.:music_whistling:
* MGR build to commence post Christmas, don't worry, I'll be picking brains and talking specs for that later!:P