On what hardware do you run your SSM2007?

[JLM]

I wanted to get a RAM upgrade-not necessarily for SSM2007 but just for the computer in general.

I do, however want to get a better Graphics card since I can't run SSM2007 on the quality/performance levels I want to be at-since my PC is-like you guys said-is more than capable of running SSM2007. I could probably run SSM2007 and FS9 at the same time with little computer performance loss.-which is EXCELLENT-but my old X1300 pro is getting in the way of the quality/performance I want to play SSM2007 at.-If you guy's could remember the thread I started about the computer problems I was having when even the lowest anti-aliasing settings was enabled from the catalyst control center now you guy's know why I'm thinking about saving money to get a better graphics card.

I think that SSM2007 has close ties with how much RAM your computer. When I would introduce even 2x (the lowest) anti-aliasing settings SSM2007 would crash and I would get a message saying "Virtual Memory too low!" And virtual memory was invented to help the computer if there was not enough physical memory to be able to hold all the data that was needed to run a certain program (or programs).

[Admin]

Not really JLM. If you meet the minimal required HW, then you shouldn't have ANY issue with low mem.

As for AA doing the trick - that is solely related to the graphic card capabilities - no bearing whatsoever to SSM requirements. AMOF, AA is done inside the graphics card HW and not done by the SSM itself and as such, SSM doesn't require any resources for AA or any other image processing (like Anisotropic filtering etc.) done at the graphic card level.

/Admin

[JLM]

Alright...COOL I will definitely update my graphics card!

[neosonic2k]

I run SSM2007 on a Dell XPS M1530 laptop.

CPU - Intel Core2Duo T8100 @ 2.1GHz
RAM - 4GB 667MHz
Graphics Card - nVidia GeForce 8600M GT 256MB
Resolution - 1280x800
FPS - 60 max, 20 something low when looking directly at the SRB exhaust.
OS - Windows 7 Ultimate x64

Only issue is when I close SSM2007, it goes on a black screen and wont close, have to Ctrl+Alt+Del it. Other than that, all good.

[Admin]

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Only issue is when I close SSM2007, it goes on a black screen and wont close, have to Ctrl+Alt+Del it. Other than that, all good.

That's a "feature" which exhibits on some Win 7 installs. It's never been present on Win 7 Betas or Release Candidates, so MS must have performend a few last-minute changes. In any case, we managed to overcome this minor nuisance in the upcoming Mission Pack so now we can say that we are 100% Win 7 compatible (until the next Microsoft Service Pack, that is  )

/Admin

[brad2009a]

System - Dell Inspiron 530
CPU - Pentium Dual-Core ES300 2.6GHz
RAM - 4 GB
Graphics - ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB
Resolution - 1920x1080
OS - Windows 7 Ultimate

I'm wondering if I should get a new graphics card. It tends to slow down a bit during graphics-intensive parts, especially launch. Or do I just need to make adjustments?
Currently:

Total available graphics memory: 1663MB
Dedicated graphics memory: 256MB
Dedicated system memory: 0MB
Shared system memory: 1407MB

Some advice would be appreciated.

[SWVA6464]

Hmm. That ATI card can be upgraded. Currently I'm running a 9800GT ($120) and it KILLS SSM2007. VSync is always on, but it never drops below 60FPS, even at launch, full settings, looking back at the pad. I love it!

[Admin]

Just an encouraging heads up for everybody.

Current work in progress on the future version of SSM shows a marked improvement of the already impressive performance, so even with the tons of cool features and content that we have in store, it is very likely that it still will run well on old(er) hardware when fully maxed out. This is an early assumption and we'll come with more detailed information as we get closer to release date.

This means that we do not develop expecting you to buy new hardware in order to enjoy our sim.

Nevetheless, some, with very old hardware may need to upgrade anyway due to features not supported by their graphic cards. So those with 128MB graphic memory should move on, and also those with ancient Pentium IIIs - regardless of GHz. AMOF, we assume that most of our users will be moving to Win 7 by the end of 2010 and by doing so, will also have the minimal hardware to match it.

/Admin

[desktopsimmer]

Thanks for the info. Are you sticking with OpenGL?

...very likely that it still will run well on old(er)...

Hey, My PC isn't that old, okay maybe 10 years, but the graphic card is maybe 4-5 yrs 'young' An upgrade is planned mid year

[rocket_man55]

Aww but after u upgrade.. u will loose ur award for the worst PC that runs SSM 2007. D: XD

[Admin]

Thanks for the info. Are you sticking with OpenGL?

...very likely that it still will run well on old(er)...

Hey, My PC isn't that old, okay maybe 10 years, but the graphic card is maybe 4-5 yrs 'young' An upgrade is planned mid year

WOW! In that case your award should be changed to "Oldest HW still running. Period." LOL!

/Admin

[desktopsimmer]

Yeah, Yeah, Some say it should be retired with Colossus at Bletchley Park...

[aviator-maverick]

Hardware as Follows

Intel Core i5 750 quad core @ 2.67GHz
8GB Ram
ATI Radeon HD 5200 series (x2) Crossfire enabled 512Mb
1.5TB Hard drive
28" Widescreen HD
Running Win7 x64 Home Premium

With Vertical Sync Refresh enabled I have slower jerky panel scroll with Mon1/Mon2 switched on with a drop in frame rate,
If i switch off vertical Sync Refresh I get 200+ fps at all times, and the panel scroll is nice, bit quick but happy to sacrifice that for smooth operation.

[JLM]

Does anyone here have a Jetline Systems PC?

I was wondering, how does SSM2007 run on a PC with multiple graphics cards? I know multiple graphics cards for FSX are okay-but only if it is set running at High resolutions. I was wondering if this would affect SSM2007 performance for better or worse.

[JLM]

The minimum hardware requirements as stated in the latest quick start manual are for a processor speed of 2.2 Ghz.

My question is, is this for a single core processor? I have an Intel Core 2 Duo at 1.86 ghz (dual core), and if the minimum requirements are for a single core processor, does my dual core processor surpass these requirements?