Choice?

[javelina1]

I throw this out here, merely for discussion.

 

Let me set this up. I currently have an i5-4670K (O/C to 4.4ghz), 16GB RAM, an SSD where DCSW and the O/S are loaded, and using a ATI/AMD HD7870 GPU, (with DLL injection for the 13.9 drivers, plus plenty of tweaks to try and enhance the AMD performance).

 

Now, with that foundation, and given I have limited budget. Would you prefer purchasing a brand new Thrustmaster Warthog? or an nVIdia GFX 770?

 

If I knew when EDGE was going to come about, it'd be an easy pick. Go with the Warthog. I'd like to have that HOTAS. (I'm currently using an X52 with magnet and tension mod's, but would really prefer a better HOTAS).

 

So like many, I face that budget constraint. You only have enough funding for one item this year.... which one? :)

 

TIA,

 

-Jav

[outlawal2]

I throw this out here, merely for discussion.

 

Let me set this up. I currently have an i5-4670K (O/C to 4.4ghz), 16GB RAM, an SSD where DCSW and the O/S are loaded, and using a ATI/AMD HD7870 GPU, (with DLL injection for the 13.9 drivers, plus plenty of tweaks to try and enhance the AMD performance).

 

Now, with that foundation, and given I have limited budget. Would you prefer purchasing a brand new Thrustmaster Warthog? or an nVIdia GFX 770?

 

If I knew when EDGE was going to come about, it'd be an easy pick. Go with the Warthog. I'd like to have that HOTAS. (I'm currently using an X52 with magnet and tension mod's, but would really prefer a better HOTAS).

 

So like many, I face that budget constraint. You only have enough funding for one item this year.... which one? :)

 

TIA,

 

-Jav

 

My take would be go with the GTX770... I have one and it made all the difference.. You have a decent controller setup there so I would go with the Video card first... Then next year the Warthog..

[cichlidfan]

Assuming I had this dilemma, I would get the Warthog since DCS is not the only thing I fly and (assuming facts not known to me since I am long time Nvidia user) AMD works fine with the other sims.

 

I would also be betting on EDGE being out before the end of the year (your budget period). Not guaranteed, but it seems like a reasonable gamble. I've gone with worse odds on $500. ;)

 

Of course, the bigger gamble might be whether EDGE makes a difference for AMD, or not. Admittedly, it seems likely but...

[javelina1]

I could buy both, but I have to answer to a higher command... Wifey.... :music_whistling:

 

Hence, I can pick one this year, and go with the other the next.

 

I do appreciate all of your input. I will let you know what I pull the trigger on. :thumbup:

 

TIA,

 

-Jav

[cichlidfan]

One other thing...

 

The Nvidia card purchase will get you more bang for your buck next year but the Warthog will be the same item for roughly the same price as it is now.

 

EDIT: The above can also be used to convince your 'financial adviser' that the decision is economically sound.

Edited April 20, 2014 by cichlidfan

[javelina1]

One other thing...

 

The Nvidia card purchase will get you more bang for your buck next year but the Warthog will be the same item for roughly the same price as it is now.

 

EDIT: The above can also be used to convince your 'financial adviser' that the decision is economically sound.

 

thank you my friend... I'll be preparing the PowerPoint slides very soon.... And standing tall before the High Command very soon... :) :thumbup: :music_whistling:

 

(as I tell folks at work, I answer to a higher command... she's called, "the Wife"...)

 

Ok, you married guys get it. :) (Just fun'n). :thumbup:

[cichlidfan]

Yeah, most of the wives that I know have some variation of this.

 

 

:P

[metalnwood]

I would get the hog, it will make the gaming experience much better flying the A10 than the graphics upgrade.

 

When you then have the $$ for a new gpu you will then be able to get a much better card for the $$ than you can right now.

[javelina1]

I hear ya!

[BIGNEWY]

Grow a pair and get the 770 and the warthog.

 

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer:

Relationship advice is best not taken from me

[PureEvil]

Grow a pair and get the 770 and the warthog.

 

or 780Ti (if nothing better comes out by that time) on December 31st and warthog on January 1st. 1 item each year, fair deal :P

[joey45]

Get the Hog then get a better GFX card later.

[Rogue Trooper]

A tough Choice to make.

 

If the X52 works well and if edge is delayed until the end of the year then I think I would go for the Nvidia card as this would improve gameplay now and will be relevant for EDGE.... Whenever it is released.

 

Once the Warthog Hotas is bought it's a done deal!

You will not be looking for another Hotas for a long long time and you will not regret your decision.... especially if you buy an extension for the stick.

[Gisen]

Neither, use the money to buy an oculus rift when it comes out

[javelina1]

Disclaimer:

Relationship advice is best not taken from me

 

 

:smilewink:

[outlawal2]

One other thing...

 

The Nvidia card purchase will get you more bang for your buck next year but the Warthog will be the same item for roughly the same price as it is now.

 

EDIT: The above can also be used to convince your 'financial adviser' that the decision is economically sound.

 

 

That sir is a really good point! I think I would still stick with my choice of new video card as I HATE fighting with slow equipment... But that statement certainly makes me pause a bit..

 

Obviously others opinions will vary..

 

:thumbup:

[javelina1]

with the AMD 14.4 drivers, man, it's really helped my HD7870 within DCS.

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=123428

 

I'm going for the Warthog now... once I hit my price point! :thumbup:

[rajdary]

The TM Warthog just makes an inmense difference, but basically in DSCW, because the remapping of buttons for FSX or others is not so "fit for the occasion" but good enough. The Gtx 780ti (in my case) is i big difference.... in eveything gaming.

[javelina1]

I just pulled the trigger and bought the Hog... I'll get it on Friday, just in time to get it set up for the weekend. :thumbup:

[hansangb]

Now it even matches your name! :)

[javelina1]

Now it even matches your name! :)

 

Nice! ;)

[javelina1]

man oh man, this hog is awesome! got it today, and installed just fine. night and day, going from my X52 to TMW. :)

 

Now, I have to relearn a little bit on the hats & switches, but I'll get it figured out soon. :thumbup:

[javelina1]

man, trying to unlearn the X52, and relearn the TMW is a b*tch. :joystick:

 

Like I'm starting all over. Wish I would've picked up the hog sooner. Sure is solid! :thumbup: