"Jim Kamp" ha scritto nel messaggio
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How do improve frame rates for fs2004? I have a 64MB grapchics card.
If I get a 128MB graphics card, would that improve my frame rates and
stop stutters?

Hi!

A hint on your present configuration (CPU, RAM, graphic card) would be
useful.
I will talk grounding on my personal experience:

1) FS suffers quite easily from stutters. It is probable your stutters can
be significantly reduced doing some tweakings to FS2004 and your O.S.; my
advice is, subscribe to this forum (MS flight simulator tips and tricks):
http://forums.avsim.net/dcboard.php?...pics&forum=177
there are many posts explaining how to optimize FS2004 and Windows;

2) There are some features of FS that rely heavily on CPU power:
particularly, some add-ons (like planes with a very complex cockpit) and
some graphical settings too (e.g., scenery density, etc); so, if you can
upgrade your CPU without spending too much money, it's worth;

3) FS eats a lot of RAM; 512MB or more are recommended. With less RAM, you
can experience pauses and slowdowns while flying; you can buy a 512MB module
at a low price today;

4) Getting a modern 128MB graphic card helps for sure, especially
considering your 64MB card is probably a very old one; it will let you
increase graphic settings without frame rate dropping;

Marco