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Guys I would still like some input about the motherboard. Is there any credence to what Der Hirte said about that phase stuff? Also about the RAM. Since the CPU states DDR4 2666 and the RAM is DDR4 3200 (14-14-14-34) do I need to DO anything or will it just automatically work?

Well I want to future proof my PC as much as I am able. I have always bought mid range equipment due to cost and have had to upgrade my PC 3 times (including this time) to keep playing DCS. Right now these are my specs. Intel Core i7-3770 Ivy Bridge Quad-Core 3.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W BX80637I73770 Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 ASRock Z77 Pro4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard CORSAIR Vengeance LP 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M1A1600C10B Thermaltake W0116RU 750W Complies with ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V version SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply PNY - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 XLR8 Gaming OC Edition 3GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Black/Red Toshiba Memory America Toshiba OCZ TR200 Series 2.5" SATA III 240GB Internal Solid State Drive (THN-TR20Z2400U8(CS) 2.5" THN-TR20Z2400U8(CS I can play DCS OK in single player. I can technically run MP but it is not always what I would call playable (it is sometimes though) and it takes a LONG time to load. DCS is on the SSD by itself. I have it in a docking bay hooked to the computer with a 3.0 USB. Basically I know my build might be a bit overkill but I use this PC for more than just DCS. I use it for all my gaming needs today and for a few years to come. If I could spend a little and get my PC to run DCS at an acceptable rate I might put it off for a year or so but at this point I think it's time for a rebuild. As far as virtual machines I run ONE virtual machine and I only web browse with it. I appreciate you trying to save money but I don't JUST want to run DCS. I want to build a fairly high end gaming PC. That being said I do not want to waste money per say (if a 200 dollar board works as well as a 350 dollar board why not just spend 200) but I don't want to make compromises in performance to save a few bucks either. I hope this feedback helps. As for the overclocking I am going to have all that done professionally. I am buying parts but a shop is doing the assembly. The main reason I came here is to make sure parts are compatible and to seek your insights on the best path to go forward. At this rate these are things I am not willing to change. I am locked into the processor. I am locked into the case. I am locked into the graphics card. I am locked into the Hard Drive (or whatever they call them now). I believe the PSU I have is fine. My main questions now are RAM and MB related.

OK these are the changes I have made due to feedback. RAM https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232560 G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C14D-32GTZR $364.99 This was based on the comment I should get higher speed RAM. However I still don't know how this would benefit me as the CPU is DDR4 2666. How do I make them match? Not that it matters because I am going to have a professional install everything I am just curious so I can make sure it was done properly. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MOTHERBOARD https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144210&ignorebbr=1 MSI MEG Z390 ACE LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard $269.99 Based on the comment that the ASUS boards Der Hirte - "The ASUS Z390 boards don't seem to be the best this generation and pricerange because of its fake 8 phase VRM on the board. Look into a Gigabyte, MSI or ASRock equivalent." Though an article I read said positive things about the VRM. https://appuals.com/5-best-gaming-motherboards-for-intel-core-i9-9900k/ Impressively, the thermal finesse of VRM allowed it to sustain 50 degrees Celcius at overclocked speeds with great power efficiencies. It features DDR4 memory clocks supporting up to 44ooMHz.

Got an opinion regarding RAM?

I am a bit afraid of smoking a processor. How do you overclock a CPU anyway? The CPU is stated to have memory of 2666? Memory Types DDR4 2666 Wouldn't getting 3200 be wasted? I had a 1000W power supply before but several people on here stated it was "overkill"

XXXXXXXXXXX CPU https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117957 Intel Core i9-9900K Coffee Lake 8-Core, 16-Thread, 3.6 GHz (5.0 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series) 95W BX80684I99900K Desktop Processor Intel UHD Graphics 630 $529.99 XXXXXXXXXXX CPU COOLING https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835146065&Description=NZXT%20Kraken%20X72%20&cm_re=NZXT_Kraken_X72-_-35-146-065-_-Product NZXT Kraken X72 360mm - All-In-One RGB CPU Liquid Cooler - CAM-Powered - Infinity Mirror Design - Performance Engineered Pump - Reinforced Extended Tubing - Aer P120mm Radiator Fan (3 Included) $180.33 XXXXXXXXXXX MOTHERBOARD https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813119150&ignorebbr=1 ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) Z390 Gaming Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th and 9th Gen) ATX DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Onboard 802.11ac $304.00 XXXXXXXXXXX RAM https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA8N26HK2544 HyperX Predator 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 2666MHz DRAM (Desktop Memory) CL13 1.35V Black DIMM (288-pin) HX426C13PB3K2/32 (Intel XMP) $280.19 XXXXXXXXXXX HARD DRIVE (WILL ONLY BE USED TO STORE DCS OPERATING SYSTEM IS STORED ON SEPARATE SSD) https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147742&Description=MZ-V7S500B%2fAM&cm_re=MZ-V7S500B%2fAM-_-20-147-742-_-Product SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS 500GB Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-V7S500B/AM $127.99 XXXXXXXXXXX POWER SUPPLY https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6ZP8DU2658 EVGA SuperNOVA 750 PQ, 80 Plus PLATINUM 750W, Semi Modular, EVGA ECO Mode, 10 Year Warranty, Power Supply 210-PQ-0750-X1 $138.99 XXXXXXXXXXX GRAPHICS CARD https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814126263 ASUS ROG GeForce RTX 2080 Ti ROG-STRIX-RTX2080TI-O11G-GAMING 11GB 352-Bit GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card $1,399.99 XXXXXXXXXXX PC CASE https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA7TD77B2979 anidees AI-CRYSTAL-AR EATX/ATX Tower Tempered Glass Gaming Case with 4 x AI-Aureola RGB Fans - Black RGB version $149.90 New Build Total: $3,111.38 $333.45 cheaper. You guys are already saving me money :D

I wanted the best performing PC I could build for $4,000 or under. However I do not want more PC than I need. Basically I play PC games (DCS, First Person Shooters, Racing Games), run 1 virtual machine (only used for web browsing) and that's about it. I will eventually get a VR headset. I am thinking the 8K. I know VR is demanding however and I am wondering if my PC build will run DCS on a Pimax 8K. I probably will not OC it as the 9 series already runs hot. Last think I want to do is smoke thousands of dollars of parts because I don't know what I am doing.

OK based on the info here I am going to revise my build and submit BUILDING NEW PC SEEKING OPINIONS 2.0. I might do a 3.0 based on feedback then delete the threads so my threads do not trash up our cherished forums.

After some feedback on this thread I will delete this thread and come out with version 2.0 with an adjusted build and ask for some guidance.

I am waiting for the next generation to hopefully get rid of most of the "screen door" effect. So the answer is yes, eventually. Not exactly. It will have 2 monitors (actually a 40 inch 1080 and 55 inch 4k) but not at the same time. 4K. I have considered experimenting with an 8K projector eventually. :) I will use it for all PC tasks but I am mostly building it with DCS in mind. Thank you for your suggestion. That WOULD save me a ton of space bucks.

Can you suggest a PSU?

So to clarify the processor is really for servers and not for gaming? It is inappropriate for the job I am using it for? So the CPU is a waste of money? Is it that the CPU is "too much" for my application or is it that it is a bad fit for my needs. Can you clarify your reasoning a bit more. The application for this computer will be as follows. I have 2 monitors hooked up to the PC through a HDMI switcher. So only one monitor is active at a time. One goes to a 40 inch 1080 that I will most likely use for other games, internet browsing, and general computer use. The other will go to a 4K that I will use for racing and flight simulators. They will probably both eventually be upgraded to 4K but again, only one in use at a time. I may or may not do VR. To recap, I do appreciate the suggestion but I guess at the end of the day is it that the Threadripper is too much CPU and costly or that it's inappropriate for my application? Sorry to sound like a broken record I am just trying to spend my money wisely you know? Any thoughts on anything else besides the CPU? Also, I also had a question. The Threadripper 2950X CPU lists DDR4 2933 under memory types. Does this mean I can only use 2933 RAM? and Another question I have is if the 2080ti is really much better than the 1080ti? Seems the 2080ti's are having some quality issues. At any rate here is my build. Thank you for your answers and time. :)

I am building a NEW PC but I am unfamiliar with some of the new tech and am a bit over whelmed by the options available to me. Someone recommended I get a Threadripper CPU so I have built a system around that processor. Opinions I am seeking are compatibility issues, better alternatives, and warnings against anything that might be overkill. I also had a question. The Threadripper 2950X CPU lists DDR4 2933 under memory types. Does this mean I can only use 2933 RAM? Is that good by today's standards? Would an i7 or i9 be a better alternative. Another question I have is if the 2080ti is really much better than the 1080ti? Seems the 2080ti's are having some quality issues. At any rate here is my build. CPU https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113542&Description=threadripper&cm_re=threadripper-_-19-113-542-_-Product AMD 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, 16-Core, 32-Thread, 4.4 GHz Max Boost (3.5 GHz Base), Socket sTR4 180W YD295XA8AFWOF Desktop Processor $869.99 MOTHERBOARD https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813145044 GIGABYTE X399 Designare EX (rev. 1.0) sTR4 AMD X399 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX AMD Motherboard $379.99 RAM https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232652 G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2933 (PC4 23400) Desktop Memory Model F4-2933C14D-16GTZRX $194.99 HARD DRIVE (WILL ONLY BE USED TO STORE DCS OPERATING SYSTEM IS ON SSD) https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820147690 SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2 2280 500GB PCIe Gen3. X4, NVMe 1.3 64L V-NAND 3-bit MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-V7E500BW $169.99 GRAPHICS CARD https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814126263 ASUS ROG GeForce RTX 2080 Ti ROG-STRIX-RTX2080TI-O11G-GAMING 11GB 352-Bit GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card $1,399.99 POWER SUPPLY https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438134 EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G1+, 80 Plus Gold 1000W, Fully Modular, FDB Fan, 10 Year Warranty, Includes Power ON Self Tester, Power Supply 120-GP-1000-X1 $159.99 CPU FAN https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103273&Description=threadripper%20cooling%20fan&cm_re=threadripper_cooling_fan-_-35-103-273-_-Product AMD Wraith Ripper by Cooler Master, Seven Heatpipe, Dual Heatsink, Designed for The Threadripper $119.99 PC CASE https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA7TD77B2979 anidees AI-CRYSTAL-AR EATX/ATX Tower Tempered Glass Gaming Case with 4 x AI-Aureola RGB Fans - Black RGB version $149.90 TOTAL COST $3,444.83 If you can beat this price and get the same performance or make it much better for a bit more that would be great. Obviously I want to get the best value possible. THIS THREAD WILL BE DELETED POST PC BUILD.

I am a bit confused. I admit I only read PART of the thread. Are you selling these or asking for advice for a build? If you are selling these can you post a website or something? Pricing? Shipping? What countries do you sell to? What forms of payment do you take? Do they have a warranty?

Devs can you make this a sticky so we start getting a library of profiles going for this device.

They announced it was being developed in a news update email.

I have thought about the sale that DCS is having on Helicopters. It makes me wonder if we are about to get some news. Maybe regarding an Mil Mi-24, Bell AH-1, or BO-105 PAH1A1.

OK, Can someone point me to a viable alternative then?

Let me put it another way, do you intend on selling this as a product? My only concern is development time exceeding the lifetime of the product model.

Does anyone know where I can find the rubber feet that go on the bottom of this controller?

With the G's this thing can pull I am sure there will be a lot of people Yak'ing. :)

Define...... side load.

Thank you for that post Aries. I found it useful. Success!!!!! I have managed to Frankenstein IR tracking and EDTracker together. It works REALLY well. I used Opentrack version 2.3.9. For input I used Fusion with Joystick Input (rotation) and PointTracker 1.1 (position) For output I used FreeTrack 2.0 Enhanced, with the option Enable Both. For Filter I used Accela. For the EDTracker I am using the EDTracker Wireless Pro version. For a Camera I am using PS3 Eye modified with an IR lens. I got mine premodified off of eBay. You need to buy the CL-EYE software. For the clip I am using UTC MKII.

Thank you. Seriously, I mean that.

Seriously not one reply?