DVA8830
Captain, B757-200
Joined on July 12 2010
50 State Club
Everett Century Club
Double Century Club
DVA Five-Year Anniversary
Mount Jackson, VA
242 legs, 463.9 hours
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2.2 hours online
242 legs,
463.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
December 08 2011 21:36 ET by Tom Preziuso
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Here is what I have.....Windows 7 64 bit, Corsair 1200 watt power supply, Corsair H70 liquid cooler, 16 GB RAM, AMD Phenom II 1090T Processor 3.2 GHZ Overclocked to 4.0 GHZ, and a GeForce GTX 580 video card overclocked as well.
For those not sure how to overclock an AMD processor, there is a utility available called the AMD Overdrive Utility and this tool mon itors temps, voltages etc....all in one program. It also maks it super easy to overclock your processor without ever having to go into your BIOS set up again. For the GeForce GX 580 I use the utility called MSI After Burner version 2.1.0, again makes it very easy to overclock.
After overclocking both devices, the difference is unbelievable, for the first time almost every one of my sliders are max'ed out and with an external limiter defaulted to 30FPS, I am getting a constant 25-29 FPS. I am finally very happy with the look and performance of FSX. Thought I would never say that but this system is smokin right now.... 
Tom PreziusoCaptain, B757-200
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DVA9895
First Officer, B767-300
Joined on June 14 2011
Waterville, ME USA
24 legs, 47.4 hours
6 legs,
15.2 hours online
22 legs,
43.5 hours ACARS
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December 09 2011 15:43 ET by Matt Hodgkins
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Glad to know you could get your CPU up to 4.0. I tried with the Phenom II 965 BE but couldn't get it stable. I actually had DECREASED performance with even a slight overclock so I went back to stock. I guess I need to get a better cooler. I wouldn't generally recommend using software to overclock as it can mess things up and if you don't know how to do it in BIOS you could never get your computer to start up again. I suggest to anyone to at least know how to navigate and OC in BIOS and then be sure you know how to do it well enough to revert back if you decide to software OC. But, I have used the AMD software and it does work wonders.
I assume you're talking about FSX here? Because even with my slightly older system, FS9 runs amazingly smooth at full sliders and some really testing payware. iFly at FSDT JFK and Aerosoft Manhattan, plus REX/ASE and others and not a hitch. FSX... well, that's better for default or freeware scenery, or slightly older payware 
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DVA8830
Captain, B757-200
Joined on July 12 2010
50 State Club
Everett Century Club
Double Century Club
DVA Five-Year Anniversary
Mount Jackson, VA
242 legs, 463.9 hours
1 legs,
2.2 hours online
242 legs,
463.9 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
December 11 2011 11:19 ET by Tom Preziuso
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For those have an AMD processor, I would highly recommend the AMD Overdrive software application. It's free software that be downloaded off the internet. It allows you to monitor frequency's, multipliers, core voltages and temperature. You can adjust voltages and mutipliers to achieve the desired CPU core speed and monitor any temperature increase all inside the application without ever having to go into the BIOS.
Matt, Yes I have FSX and anyone that overclocks, really should NOT do it without a good cooling system for their CPU other than the stock one in your computer. My Corsair H70 liquid cooling system keeps temperatures between 38C and 45C when running FSX at 4.0 GHZ. I originally set the CPU at 4.2 GHZ but couldn't get it stable and had to adjust it down to 4 for a stable platform. The AMD Phenom II X5 1090T processor can handle upwards of 65-70C. I also have a tower with 3 fans, After making my overclocking adjustments I then use Prime95 software which stress tests the CPU at max load. I run it for about 4 -5 hours, it will monitor temp and each core. It there is a problem it will shut the system down and let you know where the failure is. If it is all passing after 4 -5 hours, your system is stable.
I would definitly agree that you should know how to navigate and OC in BIOS, but AMD Overdrive is a pretty awesome app for OC. NOTE: Before making ANY changes to your CPU or Video Card, make sure you know exactly what you are doing, otherwise you could permanently damage your CPU or Video Card.
Tom PreziusoCaptain, B757-200
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