kramfiftysix Posted January 1, 2019 Posted January 1, 2019 Hi Folks, Just getting back into DCS after a couple of years absence. I've just purchased a GTX 1070 Ti Gaming graphics card and I have a i7 (3.4 ghz) processor and 16 go ram. I also have a 22" Samsung monitor which I would like to upgrade ...... VR or Monitor or TV. I could possibly use my existing monitor for guages etc. and a larger TV or monitor for external views ? Now I'm not overly difficult about the external eye candy however, I do like a good looking cockpit. As mentioned in the title I'm on a budget so 200€ to 400€. Anyway a little advise with possible some product reference would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
hansangb Posted January 1, 2019 Posted January 1, 2019 VR will be tougher with 1070 and 3.4GHz CPU. For now, anyway. ED is working on optimizing VR which may change that. My guess is that it's going to incorporate what Kegetys MOD (google it) is doing. You *can* use the existing monitor, but understand that it's more resolution that you're pushing around. When I had the 980Ti, I had a 1080 monitor and two 8" USB monitors. And I didn't have much issue playing the game in 1920x1080 resolution. It also depends on whether you are obsessed with FPS or if you're just after a smooth DCS experience. What resolution monitor are you thinking about? hsb HW Spec in Spoiler --- i7-10700K Direct-To-Die/OC'ed to 5.1GHz, MSI Z490 MB, 32GB DDR4 3200MHz, EVGA 2080 Ti FTW3, NVMe+SSD, Win 10 x64 Pro, MFG, Warthog, TM MFDs, Komodo Huey set, Rverbe G1
kramfiftysix Posted January 1, 2019 Author Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) Thankyou for the response, I was hoping for at least 1080p, with an Ilyama G-Master GB2730QSU-B1. However, since reading a number of posts I understand that bigger is always better so maybe I should look for a 32". No I'm not obsessed with FPS I currently have a gtx 670. The 8" monitors sounds good I'd like to get the MFD's on them for the F-18. Edited January 1, 2019 by kramfiftysix
javelina1 Posted January 1, 2019 Posted January 1, 2019 Thankyou for the response, I was hoping for at least 1080p, with an Ilyama G-Master GB2730QSU-B1. However, since reading a number of posts I understand that bigger is always better so maybe I should look for a 32". No I'm not obsessed with FPS I currently have a gtx 670. The 8" monitors sounds good I'd like to get the MFD's on them for the F-18. If you want MFD's, an interesting option may be to have a 2nd display that's a touch screen. Using Helios. I did that back in my 2D flight days. Now I'm only VR. My sig show my rig specs. Regardless, do some searches around here. You'll learn lots, and do ask questions. :thumbup: MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control
kramfiftysix Posted January 1, 2019 Author Posted January 1, 2019 Thanks for the imput, yes a touch screen would be nice for the MDF's, didn't even think of that but should I combine it with a biggish TV or stick with a 27 - 32" monitor ?
javelina1 Posted January 1, 2019 Posted January 1, 2019 Thanks for the imput, yes a touch screen would be nice for the MDF's, didn't even think of that but should I combine it with a biggish TV or stick with a 27 - 32" monitor ? I've been using a TV (LCD), for the last couple of years. Picked it up at Costco, and it works fine. I scanned info about it here first, before pulling the trigger: https://displaylag.com/ Whether to go with either a TV or Monitor, I wouldn't be the best source. I know someone more knowledgeable regarding guidance for that should be coming along soon... :) MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control
kramfiftysix Posted January 1, 2019 Author Posted January 1, 2019 Thanks for the info. I'll read through it during the next couple of days. From what I've read so far, the problem with the refresh rate is less important with flight sims than FPS and I have to confess that a large TV would kill two birds with one stone (I'd like to change my 32" TV for something bigger). That said I want to be sure of the cockpit picture quality before bitting the bullet.
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