Post by pmac on Feb 27, 2015 11:58:58 GMT -5
Hi,
I'm looking for expert advice on choosing the best component combinations for a new customized PC.
I am currently using a moderate rig for FS9 - Dell Optiplex 780, x64; Intel Core 2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz; Radeon HD 5450 GPU; 8GB RAM; Windows 7. and it all runs pretty well on 4 monitors using Maxivista to enable monitors 3 and 4.
However, I am in the process of building an enclosed cockpit (in the attic!) and will be moving to FSX and perhaps up to 6 to 8 monitors, using Matrox TripleHead and/or Maxivista - I haven't worked that out yet.
FSX is very CPU demanding and my first critical decision is which processor to opt for.
Four of the choices offered on the customized units I have been considering are:
a> Intel Quad Core i7 4790 3.6GHz 8MB cache
b> Intel Quad Core i7 4790k 4GHz 8MB cache
c> Intel 6 cores i7 5820k Extreme 3.3GHz 15MB cache
d> Intel 6 cores i7 5930k Extreme 3.5GHz 15MB cache.
I'm not sure what the "Extreme" is about. I can't see it on intel spec sites. Maybe it's just a marketing thing.
Anyway, my question is : Is option (b) at 4GHz with 4 cores and 8MB cache better than (c) or (d) which both have less GHz, but 2 more cores and higher cache? High default clock speeds are apparently very important for FSX, as are higher processor caches, and 6 cores is recommended over 4, but only if comparing the same class of processor. So I'm not sure which way to go.
Expert advice would be very much appreciated.
Incidentally, I have lots more questions if anyone here has the time and generosity to help me.
Kind regards,
PMAC
I'm looking for expert advice on choosing the best component combinations for a new customized PC.
I am currently using a moderate rig for FS9 - Dell Optiplex 780, x64; Intel Core 2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz; Radeon HD 5450 GPU; 8GB RAM; Windows 7. and it all runs pretty well on 4 monitors using Maxivista to enable monitors 3 and 4.
However, I am in the process of building an enclosed cockpit (in the attic!) and will be moving to FSX and perhaps up to 6 to 8 monitors, using Matrox TripleHead and/or Maxivista - I haven't worked that out yet.
FSX is very CPU demanding and my first critical decision is which processor to opt for.
Four of the choices offered on the customized units I have been considering are:
a> Intel Quad Core i7 4790 3.6GHz 8MB cache
b> Intel Quad Core i7 4790k 4GHz 8MB cache
c> Intel 6 cores i7 5820k Extreme 3.3GHz 15MB cache
d> Intel 6 cores i7 5930k Extreme 3.5GHz 15MB cache.
I'm not sure what the "Extreme" is about. I can't see it on intel spec sites. Maybe it's just a marketing thing.
Anyway, my question is : Is option (b) at 4GHz with 4 cores and 8MB cache better than (c) or (d) which both have less GHz, but 2 more cores and higher cache? High default clock speeds are apparently very important for FSX, as are higher processor caches, and 6 cores is recommended over 4, but only if comparing the same class of processor. So I'm not sure which way to go.
Expert advice would be very much appreciated.
Incidentally, I have lots more questions if anyone here has the time and generosity to help me.
Kind regards,
PMAC