PC Upgrade

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I'm thinking of upgrading my PC to get better results when I'm flying, fps etc,. For example some planes like the Connie, CLS 747, A320/330/340 all run about 23 to 30 fps in the VC when set on unlimited fps. This is with all the scenery settings at zero, at 30,000ft I don't need it. Other planes, DC6 and CLS MD81 are a bit jumpy and down to 15 or less fps. I'm running FSX with Acceleration on Windows Vista Home Basic (I know). 
This is my kit at present: NVIDA Geforce 9400 GTO; Radeon Connect 3Dx1550; processor AMD Athlon 64x2 dual core 4400+. Please can anyone give me some simple guidance on upgrading with a budget of about £150-£200. Any assistance will be gratefully received.

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hifly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Hastings UK Points: 1012	Post Options Post Reply Quote hifly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: PC Upgrade Posted: 20 Oct 2012 at 9:05pm
	I'm thinking of upgrading my PC to get better results when I'm flying, fps etc,. For example some planes like the Connie, CLS 747, A320/330/340 all run about 23 to 30 fps in the VC when set on unlimited fps. This is with all the scenery settings at zero, at 30,000ft I don't need it. Other planes, DC6 and CLS MD81 are a bit jumpy and down to 15 or less fps. I'm running FSX with Acceleration on Windows Vista Home Basic (I know). This is my kit at present: NVIDA Geforce 9400 GTO; Radeon Connect 3Dx1550; processor AMD Athlon 64x2 dual core 4400+. Please can anyone give me some simple guidance on upgrading with a budget of about £150-£200. Any assistance will be gratefully received.
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Marmite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 11 Apr 2008 Points: 1029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marmite Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 2012 at 10:46pm
	A very tight budget so options are limited, but you would potentially see a nice performance boost by investing in a core upgrade (CPU, Motherboard & RAM). For example an Intel I3-3220 a suitable Z77 motherboard and 8GB RAM can be had for around £195 You could then upgrade to a faster CPU to increase FSX performance when funds allow and a much better GPU as required.