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    Will my Inspiron 1520 be able to run FSX?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by vic8379, Aug 12, 2007.

  1. vic8379

    vic8379 Notebook Guru

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    I got the 2.2 ghz processor, 8600m GT, and the 2 gigs of RAM.

    I'm sure that I can actually run the game but the question is how well can I run it? As long as I can run it on atleast High and not be missing anything signifcant like"no landing gear animations" I think I'll be good. I don't mind stuff as much like the stuff on the ground but atleast I want the cities to look good and all the stuff at the airports and my plane. Also will I be able to run the Sims 2 to it's fullest? Thanks
     
    vic8379, Aug 12, 2007
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    qwazzy Notebook Consultant

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    That should be A-ok. FS 2004 runs without a problem on pretty much any computer, so FSX should be OK too.
     
    qwazzy, Aug 12, 2007
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    Well FSX on my Desktop (specs in sig) will run on highest settings, but will have low FPS around airports. I imagine you will be able to run it just fine on med/high settings...
     
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    touradg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    Your system handles FSX easily. Even in my X1400 I am satisfied with performance let alone 8600GT :rolleyes: .Make sure you install SP1.This is a MUST.
    And expect better performance with FSX-DX10 (FSX-SP2) patch.

    Happy landings
    Touradg
     
    touradg, Aug 12, 2007
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    When you install FSX, be sure to get the latest update because it enables FSX to take advantage of dual-core.
     
    taso89, Aug 12, 2007
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    vic8379 Notebook Guru

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    Ok will do. Thanks everyone!
     
    vic8379, Aug 12, 2007
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    Gmora Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,
    By mistake (?), Dell sent my Inspiron 1520 with a 15.4 inch WSXGA (1680x1050) screen. Would this affect, and how, FSX performance? (I just ordered FSX from US .. it'll take some time to arrive) ... And BTW, I bought this laptop ONLY for writing ... and Flight Simming :D

    Regards..
     
    Gmora, Aug 12, 2007
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  8. taso89

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    It would affect you if you were planning on running the game at the resolution 1680x1050. I run FSX on that resolution on a far better GPU (7800 GTX 512 MB) on my desktop and I can tell you it can't run the highest settings.
     
    taso89, Aug 13, 2007
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    Gmora Notebook Enthusiast

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    Taso:
    The question now is: how bad is to lower the resolution when your native res. is at 1680x1050? I mean, to lower the resolution inside FSX... Will I loose graphic quality or something like that? Does FSX have a "native" or a "standar-best" screen resolution?
    I'm still kind of not knowing if I should insist Dell to have change my screen to WXGA+...
    Tks!!!
     
    Gmora, Aug 13, 2007
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