New Computer Performance

[intenseas]

Hi all. I just bought a new computer today thinking it would be suffecient to run DCS. I have the setting on the sim all in thier lowest modes (I Beleive) and I still have very delayed movents with my Saitek X45 package. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. The specs on my machine are as follows:

 

Brand new Gateway with:

- Windows 8

- Intel Core i3-2130 CPU @3.4GHZ

- 6GB Ram

- Intel HD Graphics 2000, 6024mb, min grpahics memory 32mb, max 1664mb, processor intel 64 family 6 model 42 stepping 7, processor speed 3392mhz.

 

 

Any input would be much appreciated.

[Snaut]

i3 is not the strongest CPU but the real problem is that you seem to be using the graphics integrated with the CPU.

 

You need a reasonably powerful dedicated graphics card to run this sim.

[Kuky]

^^^

what he said... you need dedicated graphics card, and not a basic (read cheap lower end) one either :music_whistling:

[wolle]

Yeah cancel that thing if you still can, tell us your budget and we'll help you put together something good.

 

Sorry to highjack this thread, but I just posted a thread in the hardware section of this forum, asking for advice on a new computer. (unfortunaetely I do not know how to link to another thread. If I knew I would, but it should be easy to find, the title of the thread is "please help me choose my next computer"). I sure would be thankful if you could give me some advice...:music_whistling:

[intenseas]

Thanks for all the help. I wana spend about $1,000. How about this?

 

Learn more about Windows 8

 

Enhance your productivity with this iBuyPower GAMER EXTREME BB651i desktop that features a spacious 1TB hard drive for ample file storage. The AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics and 2GB dedicated video memory bring your games and other media to life.

Product Features

 

AMD 8-Core FX-8120 Zambezi Processor with AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics

For enhanced operation.

16GB DDR3 SDRAM

For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.

Blu-ray Disc-enabled drive

Features read support for next-generation Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM).

8MB L3 cache memory

For efficient system processing.

1TB Serial ATA II hard drive (7200 rpm)

Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.

AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics

Feature 2GB dedicated video memory for lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.

3 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0 ports

For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.

Built-in Realtek 8111E 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN

For quick and easy wired Web connection.

Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled

Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.

[Kuky]

AMD 8-Core FX-8120 Processor

16GB DDR3 SDRAM

1TB Serial ATA II hard drive (7200 rpm)

AMD Radeon HD 7850

This is about slightly above medium performance system... most certainly not "EXTREME" the way it's advertised (not for DCS anyway)

 

I'm not familiar with AMD CPU's but the video card is about medium level and HDD is fine for storage but these days you'd want SSD for OS/programs/games. Still You can certainly run DCS with HD8750 but not with all high settings so maybe I am little too harsh about the specs (I keep forgetting not everyone has the budget for hot range hardware) so best hear few more opinions

 

Also when you buy individual components you know exactly what's in it (which motherboard model which for example they don't mention) and it turns out cheaper.

 

Find some online PC store and look to see how much these components cost individually then you will have idea how much they would cost if you were to build it yourself instead of buying from some brand name like Dell/HP etc

Edited December 24, 2012 by Kuky

[BIGNEWY]

My i3 550 handles DCS no problem, like everyone says its the dedicated graphics card that is the problem :)

[SkateZilla]

Thanks for all the help. I wana spend about $1,000. How about this?

 

Learn more about Windows 8

 

Enhance your productivity with this iBuyPower GAMER EXTREME BB651i desktop that features a spacious 1TB hard drive for ample file storage. The AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics and 2GB dedicated video memory bring your games and other media to life.

Product Features

 

AMD 8-Core FX-8120 Zambezi Processor with AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics

For enhanced operation.

16GB DDR3 SDRAM

For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.

Blu-ray Disc-enabled drive

Features read support for next-generation Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM).

8MB L3 cache memory

For efficient system processing.

1TB Serial ATA II hard drive (7200 rpm)

Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.

AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics

Feature 2GB dedicated video memory for lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.

3 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0 ports

For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.

Built-in Realtek 8111E 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN

For quick and easy wired Web connection.

Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled

Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.

 

Dump the 8120 for a Faster 4 Core, the 8120 is abysmal for what it is, I had one, and it was good for my purposes, but for gaming and games that only do max 2 or 3 threads, the i5 stomps it easily while using 1/3 less power.

 

I'd go witht eh 7870 2GBGhz Edit. or 7950 3gb,

 

7850 is kinda leaning to the weak side.

 

 

 

If the company is advertising that as extreme, they need to be smacked.

[SkateZilla]

My i3 550 handles DCS no problem, like everyone says its the dedicated graphics card that is the problem :)

 

HD2000/3000 will only be able to render half of the scene, you'll get aircraft that look to have backface culling and missing terrain.

[intenseas]

How about this:

 

 

Product Features

 

3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7-3770K processor

Features an 8MB L3 cache and 3.5GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz.

Intel® Core™ i7 processor

Features 8-way processing for ultimate smart performance. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.

16GB DDR3 SDRAM

For multitasking power.

Blu-ray Disc-enabled drive

Features read support for next-generation Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM).

500GB Serial ATA III hard drive (7200 rpm)

Along with a 120GB solid state drive offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.

Intel® HD Graphics 4000

For lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.

3 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0 ports

For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.

Built-in Realtek 8111E 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN

For quick and easy wired Web connection.

Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled

Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.

 

Or

 

3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7-3770 processor

Features an 8MB L3 cache and 3.5GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz.

Intel® Core™ i7 processor

Features 8-way processing for ultimate smart performance. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.

16GB DDR3 SDRAM

For multitasking power.

Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive

Create custom DVDs and CDs.

500GB Serial ATA II hard drive (7200 rpm)

Along with a 120GB solid state drive offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.

NVIDIA GTX 660 graphics

Feature 2GB dedicated video memory for lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.

6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports

For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.

Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN

For quick and easy wired Web connection.

Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled

Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.

[StoOopiD]

How about this:

 

 

Product Features

 

3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7-3770K processor

Features an 8MB L3 cache and 3.5GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz.

Intel® Core™ i7 processor

Features 8-way processing for ultimate smart performance. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.

16GB DDR3 SDRAM

For multitasking power.

Blu-ray Disc-enabled drive

Features read support for next-generation Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM).

500GB Serial ATA III hard drive (7200 rpm)

Along with a 120GB solid state drive offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.

Intel® HD Graphics 4000

For lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.

3 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0 ports

For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.

Built-in Realtek 8111E 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN

For quick and easy wired Web connection.

Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled

Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.

 

Or

 

3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7-3770 processor

Features an 8MB L3 cache and 3.5GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz.

Intel® Core™ i7 processor

Features 8-way processing for ultimate smart performance. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.

16GB DDR3 SDRAM

For multitasking power.

Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive

Create custom DVDs and CDs.

500GB Serial ATA II hard drive (7200 rpm)

Along with a 120GB solid state drive offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.

NVIDIA GTX 660 graphics

Feature 2GB dedicated video memory for lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.

6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports

For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.

Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN

For quick and easy wired Web connection.

Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled

Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.

 

What motherboard does it have? lol

 

if u buy HP,Dell, or etc.. U will be under what i call the "THE LOCK DOWN"

 

the bios is usually locked, that means pc errors, problems, unable to boot, etc. can only be fixed by a HP,Dell, emachines tech. <---DO-DO,POOP

 

goto newegg.com or tigerdirect.com and pick a motherboard, cpu and ram then reply

[intenseas]

Ok so after everyone's input and research on the forum I decided that I have to build my own computer. I will do more research and post a potential configuration before purchasing. Thanks In advance!!!

[RoaringBones]

nothing like the glory of creating your own built PC.. http://www.hardocp.com/ a good site that i use also

 

I have two currently,one complete the other trying to complete then sell my old one.