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 Post subject: FSX - Just wont work
PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:51 pm 
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I don't know what to say. I've tried every damned thing under the sun to get FSX to work consistently on my system. Just can't get it stable. No matter what I do, about 20 minutes in to any flight it crashes with the "FSX has encountered a problem and needs to close" error. Sounds like an out of memory error to me, but can't understand how that can still be happening with a fresh 64 bit system installed...

Anyone hear of a release date for "Fly"?

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:30 pm 
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Keith,

Welcome back!!!!! Can you please check your PM regarding 747-200C and 747-400BCF cargo planes from POKSY, please?

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:36 am 
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Hi Keith - that is so bizarre. This only happened to me when I didn't start it as Admin. I assume you've also done a fresh install and are crashing even without any add-ons, and adding them one by one?



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:39 am 
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Hi Keith,
Have you installed the service packs for fsx? (sp1 and 2) or do you have a copy of acceleration installed with FSX?
Also,check your security setting for fsx.exe and run it as administrator.

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:18 am 
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Yes, gents. I've done all that. Not only is it a fresh install of FSX, but a fresh install of Win 7-64.

I have absolutely no doubt it has something to do with this damned Dell/Alienware hybrid I'm running... the Dell XPS systems are JUNK...



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:58 pm 
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Keith for sure you are a veteran at this. So if you are having trouble it is a (big one). My sugestion is scrap the PC and keep the game :mrgreen:



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:56 pm 
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Keith the talented painter,

Google using search parameter "How to get FSX work with Windows 7-64". It will list useful tips to solve your problem.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:20 pm 
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I think he has to google "how to get FS-X working on POS system". :D

Dell, HP, Acer and other 'package' systems are fine for browsing, Word, Excel and office duties. But when it comes to intense graphics, they often suck. Sometimes they can take it, but there's so many threads on the web about them.

i7 2600K.....ah, to dream!



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:22 am 
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Keith CVA51 wrote:
...I have absolutely no doubt it has something to do with this damned Dell/Alienware hybrid I'm running...


Keith, what are the specs for your system anyways?

cpu, mobo, ram, gpu, psu, etc



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:30 am 
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The system is a Dell XPS 730. Absolute piece of CRAP. When Dell bought Alienware, they decided to make a gaming system under the Dell brand name. Hence the XPS line. Problem is, they borrowed Alienware technology and merged it with Dell tech. The results are far less then impressive. Conflicts everywere, in far more then just FSX. You should see me try to find video converts/editor that will work well with it.. :lol:

Bottom line, it's a Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz, 2833 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s), planted on Dells own MoBo. I'm running a Nvidea GTS250 video card, Soundblaster xTreme Gamer, 4GB of Dell ram (the only kind that will work with Dell's mobo, so I found) and Win7 64bit.

The GOOD news is, my 3 year long struggle with this machine is coming to an end. I'm building a brand new rig from scratch this summer. Purhaps I can join the FSX community then! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:34 pm 
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Keith CVA51 wrote:
I'm building a brand new rig from scratch this summer.


Good luck I hope you succeed in that.

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:42 pm 
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Keith, I'd keep that cpu, gpu, sound, hd, case and maybe psu. New mobo and ram and you could have a decent rig.



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Nope. Can't do it. The case is special build by Dell, can't fit another MoBo into it. And the PSU is also custom made. Can't plug it in to any other Mobo! See the kind of trouble I've had with this rig? Dell did this on purpose so you HAVE to buy parts and upgrades from them. You should have seen the problem I had finding a replacement graphics card that would fit and work with this thing.... :twisted:

I might keep the graphics card and sound card for the first little while (just to keep the initial costs down and keep my wife from loosing her mind. I'll sneak in upgrades later :lol: ), but everything else will be replaced.



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:21 am 
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I'll sneak in upgrades later

:lol: I not the only one, I think they get more miffed when found out.
Although I have a whole new computer and 2 flat screen monitors sitting here and she hasn't noticed yet
and got another 28" flat screen from her for xmas..... Life is good :P



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:28 pm 
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I had a dell and traded up to a home made rig of the same approximate cost. My wife was happy that I got what I wanted for only 1 or 3 hundred extra dollars. I gave up the quad core 2.5 for a dual core 3.2 plus got a brand name mobo with a reasonable gpu. Kijiji is your friend.



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