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Absolutely outstanding work. And everything is so crisp and legible.
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Curious why you chose Windows 8 over Windows 7...
Thanks!
Didn't see any compelling reason not to choose Windows 8. I've used it and like it and haven't seen anything that suggests it's in any way inferior to 7, aside from people grumbling over UI changes. I haven't read anything that suggests it's *better* then 7 either, so it just came down to personal preference. Windows will largely be for simming and gaming, I'll also be running a version of linux on its own drive for programming work.
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I like your choice of hardware hobofat. Only things I would've changed would be a different brand of motherboard, which is purely a preference thing, different brand case (preference thing), liquid cooling, which could cost more and is not always necessary, and WD Black drives, which wont make much difference to X-Plane besides startup time.
Enjoy these new systems guys!
Also, if anybody needs advice during the build process I am always willing to help.
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Thanks for the feedback! There were a lot of tough choices to be made, as I had a very strict budget. A few items I did not want to compromise on, CPU and video card in particular. But with the rest I had to shave off $15 here, $30 there.
I ended up paying more for the PSU because I wanted it fully modular. I've used a non-modular PSUs before (had to replace one in my old Dell) and it was a nightmare. But blue drives were cheaper than black, the Fractal Design case was the cheapest of the full towers I was interested in, air cooler etc. But they were all compromises I can live with, and things can be adjusted in the future.
The hardest item to pick was the motherboard, since I'm not all that computer savvy and they all kind of looked the same to me. I always inspect the 2 - 4-star reviews on Amazon and Newegg, and every motherboard I looked at had a similar amount of disgruntled users with a varying array of problems, so I went with a board that people said "felt solid." Not sure if that was the best choice or not, but I'm hoping it will be sufficient.
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Hey,
So I find this build really interesting because I *just* hit order on amazon.com for my own custom build that is more or less the same. I had to make a lot of compromises because of budget, one of which was not getting an SSD. But I feel like it was a fairly good go for my first try! Now just to await the arrival of all the parts ...
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770KCPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14Motherboard: MSI Z87 MPOWER ATX LGA1150 MotherboardMemory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 MemoryStorage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive x2Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video CardCase: Fractal Design Define XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower CasePower Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power SupplyOperating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) -
Your topic name made me look, but only because you wrote it and I know from forum posts that you are an avid linux user!
I use linux, but not for flight sim...so I vote for a terrain mapping API because I'm learning programming at the moment, have an interest in GIS and mapping, and need a project and goal to work towards and that sounds interesting.
I might be more vocal about linux support if I cared, but I try to pick my battles and tools wisely, and linux just isn't the right tool for gaming/simming at the moment.
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Thanks for the responses, everyone. I happen to like windows 8, spent the last few wells using it at my dad's place, the dislike seems more reactionary than anything else. Think I might go ahead and just save up a bit more and go with the i7.
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Hey guys,
So I'm no PC genius, but I need a new rig, and the wife said I could build one, so here are a couple of builds I'm looking at. One is within budget (under $1500), and the other is over, but the over-budget build has the i7, and the under-budget an i5. I'm wondering, in terms of future upgradeability, if I shouldn't just dig deep and go over-budget.
Just looking for comments/suggestions/ideas!
budget-build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1CZos
over-budget build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1CYfw
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My first recommendation is to take the time to set up your controls to your satisfaction. I was put-out at first with how X-Plane assigns controls, very different than FSX, but all the options are there and once you are set up you'll have a pleasant experience.
My second suggestion would be to check out X-Aviation's store and if you have a bit of disposable cash, get a few add-ons. I have the MU-2, the DC-3, the Jetstream 32, and the CRJ-200 and I get incredible enjoyment out of all of them. A new Saab 340a study sim is coming out shortly, worth looking into.
My computer can't handle much in the way of scenery, so I can't be of assistance there, however, xpfr.org has an incredible photo scenery of French Polynesia. Not sure compatibility with X-Plane 10, though.
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Wowzers. This is awesome. Cannot wait to put my new machine together for this!
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I think it depends entirely on your means. The SAAB is not yet released, but I own the JS32 and it is a very, very fun aircraft to fly. It looks beautiful, and flies even better. It's great for short flights, simple, but you can still fly by the book, so to speak. I couple it with the KLN90B gps (freeware) with navigraph data for IFR flights. You will get your money's worth with the JS32.
So, why not both?
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I personally enjoy the ATR. After spending a lot of time flying fully simulated heavies from cold & dark with complicated procedures it's great fun to get a quick flight in.
Also, all promised liveries are now online + update to be released within the next few weeks!
I agree with this assessment. I really enjoy the ATR. It's definitely a kick the tires, light the fires kind of plane, but it flies well, and it looks good to boot. I use it to "relax" a bit, great when you only have a short time but want to get a flight in. Know what you are buying before you buy it, but that shouldn't be hard since McPhat makes no false promises in the advertisement of this plane.
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This one is definitely 64 bit. You can check on the V2/64 bit update progress here:
That's the information I need, right there!
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That's fantastic news! And a gorgeous plane. Looking forward to seeing the coming previews!
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Steve,
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your "official" company (Carenado) announcement! Looks like they've been keeping you busy.
Can't tell if sarcasm or ....
I, for one, do appreciate it because it means I don't have to go to the "other" forum to find out about my Carenado products, which I purchase direct from Carenado.
Can't wait for updates for the two planes I actually own though!
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next purchase on the horizon is the Jetstream......
I'm 16 hours into the Jetstream, it's awesome. Start saving for it now!
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Very happy! Thanks!
@ Hobofat ... an around the world trip sounds like an ideal way for a first outing in 64bit Moo!
I've been wanting to do one for a long time -- can't think of any better aircraft than the Moo. Great visuals for all the time I'll be spending in the cockpit, great handling for an actual flight experience (rather than point and click flying), and can fly high and fast or a bit lower and slower for gorgeous scenery. Great thing about the simulator is that fuel costs are irrelevant
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Hard at work planning an around the world trip to celebrate the Moo!
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I may be wrong but I believe they modelled the CRJ FMC correctly - the FMC does not have those options I believe.
I tried doing some research into that and as far as I can tell there are CRJ-200s with autothrottles, but its only a retrofit option, they came out of the factory without it. How that relates to alt/speed restrictions on the FMC I'm not sure, but I haven't noticed the lack of them to be honest. The plane is heaps of fun to fly and maintaining the correct speeds manually teaches you a whole lot more about flying than plugging numbers into a computer inside your computer.
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Let's see, only looks like I've booted up two games outside of X-Plane 10 in the last 8 months or so: GT Legends and Borderlands 2. I've also been playing a lot of chess tactics problems on Chesstempo.com. I still have a dismal rating, but it's nice to see my rating slowly develop and easily see the solution to problems that would've stumped me a couple months ago.
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Looks like I won't be able to 'fly' much longer.
Can I get you anything to go with your melodrama? Of course you'll still be able to 'fly'. Just not with aircraft developed only for v.10. It's not like everything you're flying now will suddenly vanish into thin air.
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I can't speak to the Chipmunk or T28 but I own and often fly Leading Edge's DC-3. It looks gorgeous, and flies well. I have no flying experience outside of simulators, but I can fly historical routes and get the times spot on, which I consider to be a selling point for the flight model. These are my six entirely subjective reasons for recommending the DC-3:
1) Versatility: Works great both VFR hand-flying and instrument flying.
2) Feels heavy. A lot of smaller GA planes start feeling the same to me, the DC-3 has character and its handling reflects that.
3) Lots of historical flights to replicate: passenger, cargo, and military. Not everyone is into that, I enjoy the heck out of it. Lots of information, including scanned timetables, are available online.
4) Looks fantastic but doesn't hurt my poor, dying piece of junk laptop. Sorry Lappy, I didn't mean that. Don't die on me.
5) I can't come up with any points of reservation regarding it. I'm confused as to why they based their model on one with no rear passenger door (have yet to find a picture of a DC-3 without a rear door, though they did exist apparently), but there are liveries available to rectify that - which is good enough for me.
6) Leen de Jager (sorry if I spelt this wrong...) has done repaints for it, and he only does A-class work.
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BWolf7,
Fantastic shots with the new chopper and new airfield! They seem to pair very well.
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You HDR guys should like this. ....and to think this Moo isn't half of what it could be. One day after the 737, this guy will get the super-treatment.
TomK
I read "one day after the 737" as the very next day after the 737 is released, and thought, "uh-oh, this isn't going to end well!" Gotta be careful with all us literalists around these parts
Congrats on getting the Moo to this point, I for one am grateful and looking forward to putting her through the paces soon.
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Since you are trying to gauge interest, I'll be upfront and say I'm not interested. I love cars, I've got other games/sims for that. I would love to see you finish a plane project that is up to your standards, however.
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Froogle agrees XP is the future. And....
in General Discussion
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At the end of the day, developers are being asked to give somebody else a product in exchange for a review of that product.
So either you are (1) a developer who has the standing to say "yes" or "no" to that request at their discretion, or you are are (2) going to pony up yourself and gift a product to this individual so he may review it.
Aside from these two people, what standing do any of you have to judge what a creator chooses to do with his/her hard work?