This is overstating the case about what you need to perform with FSX. It
will fly on laptops nicely just not yours. The update should be available
in about 2-3 weeks from Microsoft at no charge. I didn't look at your specs
but you will need even with the service pack to fly General Aviation
aircraft from smaller airfields and not large airports in big cities. Given
that, you should be able to fly FSX with your laptop although it will not be
as good as a gaming machine. FS9 is a safer bet.
Wait for the Service Pack, do the tweaks that will come down the line and
see how it goes. Check out
www.avsim.com for ideas on how to tweak FSX but
do wait for the service pack.
John
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>>>
>>> It's even surprising that FSX runs at all, better use FS9 if this is
>>> your only machine, there is a service pack for FSX coming soon that
>>> should help with general performance so you could try again...
>>>
>>> ===
>>> All the Best
>>> Katy Pluta, G4W MVP
>>>
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>> Thanks for your reply,
>>
>> So would it be safe to say there isn't much I can do with my computer
>> itself?
>>
>> And is this service pack something I should look for on the shelf of the
>> local Best Buy or do I have to look for it online?
>>
>> Sincerely
>>
>> Tom
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> It would be a free update. You should have a dual core 2.8 or faster CPU.
> 2Gb ram at the very least for FSX. Even then all sliders to max aren't
> really going to do it. Also a patch is due for DirectX 10 which requires
> a DX10 card. Nvidia right now is the only one out with such a video
> card... 8800 series. Not available on a laptop. It draws a significant
> amount of power... need a 600 watt power supply and a good one. 26 amps
> or so on a 12 volt rail.
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> FSX is not for a laptop.
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