Treudd Posted August 17, 2006 Posted August 17, 2006 Hi guys! I just bought Flaming Cliffs and I thank Eagle Dynamics and all developers for this great game. For some time, I've been thinking about building a "cockpit" (basic, only screens, no "real" hardware) at home for my simulator games (FS/FSX and LOMAC/FC/BS). Alternatives... Alternative 1: Just get a nice screen, for example an LG 20 Widescreen monitor, with 16:10 ratio and 1680x1050 resolution and together with this a TrackIR thingie to use with virtual cockpits. Would you recommend this setup? Or alternative 2? Alternative 2: Buy 2-5 screens, for example a couple widescreen monitors and use them together to create a cockpit? For Flight Simulator this can be achieved with the Wideview software, as I understand. Can LOMAC be setup in the same way? How about other simulators? Which alternative would you recommend? What kind of hardware do I need? I would start with basic stuff and then add to that. Today I have the following hardware: Intel 2.4 GHz 2GB RAM ATI x800 with 256MB (I think) MS SideWinder 2 Force Feedback I guess I need to go for SLI Technology to have great performance in FSX? Well, I would like to hear what others are using, what you recommend etc. I would like to have a great experience while flying, but I cannot really build complex/advanced/expensive cockpits/simulators at home (my wife doesn't allow! ;) I'd like to get in touch with anyone that can give me advice, by email or MSN. Just PM me and I'll get in touch. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
G3 Posted August 17, 2006 Posted August 17, 2006 hello treudd, as it stands there is no current solution equivalent to wideview for lockon, similar if not better results can be had across 3 monitors up to 1280x1024 giving a total res of 3840x1024 with the use of a triplehead2go from matrox, see there site for info or search these forums. this unit performs better than any wideview setup i have seen, as there is no lag, it just works once you set the correct game res and aspect ratio. performance wise you might be better off going for the large single monitor like a 20" or similar, as your current pc would struggle to run lockon with the th2go even on minimum in game graphics settings as does mine and its of similar spec. now lets talk trackir, this would have to be the most amazing and worthwhile addition to any flight sim enthusiasts computer. the extra immersion it provides cannot be emphasized enough. the ability to look around the cockpit, keeping your eye focused on the enemy just by moving your head slightly is way better than fumbling with numberpad keys or coolie hats. and lets not forget trackir works together with the th2go. hope this helps your decision.
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