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[damlays]

I am running “FSX Acceleration” in my system seen the details as below.
But I don’t know why, my “Average FPS” cannot be more than 10/sec or 15/sec (sometimes average is even decreasing below 10/sec)

Mainboard : ASUS P8Z68-V GEN3
CPU : Intel Core i5 2320 @ 3.00GHz (Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology)
Graphics :  NVidia GeForce GTX 650 (1023MB)
NVidia GeForce GTX 560 (1023MB)
RAM :  8,00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 668MHz
Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit


I’ve read many forums about Tweaking fsx.CFG in FSX. But I could not reach any successful solution for a long time. So I decided to write here. I appreciate any help coming from forum users.

I can summarize my points in 3 items as written below;

1) Generally what is wrong in my system or configuration? Why average FPS never cannot go upper than 10-15/sec?

2) What is the right way for using capacity of 2 graphic cards together with maximum performance (in 2 monitors)?

3) There is one weird problem also I need to ask;
Nearly in all forums about performance tweaking, I see they are writing “HIGHMEMFIX=1 is a MUST HAVE Tweak”
But when I put it to fsx.CFG, FPS is dramatically decreasing to 5/sec or even below.
I cannot understand why everybody gets very good results from this tweak, and I am getting this result???


After trying, changing and testing many different parameters, this configuration below is the maximum FPS I reached (only 10-15/sec) :

[MAPVIEW_MAP]
SHOW_AIRPORTS=1
SHOW_AIRSPACE=1
SHOW_APPROACHES=1
SHOW_DATATAGS=1
SHOW_FLIGHTPLAN=1
SHOW_INTERSECTIONS=0
SHOW_JET=0
SHOW_NDBS=1
SHOW_TERRAIN=1
SHOW_VICTOR=0
SHOW_VORS=1
SHOW_WEATHERSTATIONS=1
SHOW_WEATHERSYSTEMS=1
show_flight_history=1
[BufferPools]
PoolSize=10
RejectThreshold=131072
[VirtualCopilot]
VirtualCopilotActive=1
[SOUND]
AmbientUI=0
AmbientUIMusicVolume=-6.000000
SOUND=1
SOUND_LOD=1
SOUND_QUALITY=2
UISound=1
[SlewTextInfo.1]
AirSpeed=1,5
Altitude=1,3
Heading=1,4
Latitude=1,1
Longitude=1,2
[AContain]
LabelColor=FFFF0000
LabelDelay=1000
ShowLabelAirline=0
ShowLabelAirlineAndFlightNumber=0
ShowLabelAirspeed=0
ShowLabelAltitude=1
ShowLabelContainerId=0
ShowLabelDistance=1
ShowLabelFlightPlan=0
ShowLabelHeading=0
ShowLabelManufacturer=1
ShowLabelModel=1
ShowLabelTailNumber=0
ShowLabels=1
ShowUserLabel=0
[DISPLAY.Device.NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 .0]
Mode=1680x1050x32
[ATC]
AutoOpenAirTrafficWindow=1
COMM_MSG_AI_ATC_COLOR=FFFF7840
COMM_MSG_ATC_AI_COLOR=FF00FF00
COMM_MSG_ATC_USER_COLOR=FFB6FFB6
COMM_MSG_NONE_COLOR=FFFFFFFF
COMM_MSG_USER_ATC_COLOR=FFFFD21B
PilotVoice=0
ShowATCText=1
UsePilotVoice=1
[TextInfo.1]
AirSpeed=1,5
Altitude=1,3
Heading=1,4
Latitude=1,1
Longitude=1,2
WindDirectionAndSpeed=1,6
[INTERNATIONAL]
ASLAT=2
ASLON=1
MEASURE=0
[CONTROLS]
Controls_Current=Standard
Controls_Default=Standard
KBDAIL=64
KBDELEV=64
KBDRUD=64
force_crash_enabled=1
force_gear_bump_enabled=1
force_ground_bumps_enabled=1
force_master_gain=10000
force_stick_force_enabled=1
force_stick_shaker_enabled=1
[FACILITIES]
CITY=0
COUNTRY=0
GTL_BUTTON=4096
STATE=0
[TextInfo.3]
AirSpeed=1,5
Altitude=1,3
FrameRate=2,1
FuelPercentage=2,4
GForce=2,3
Heading=1,4
Latitude=1,1
LockedFrameRate=2,2
Longitude=1,2
WindDirectionAndSpeed=1,6
[PointOfInterestSystem]
CycleSetting=0
[GRAPHICS]
AC_SELF_SHADOW=1
AIRCRAFT_REFLECTIONS=1
AIRCRAFT_SHADOWS=1
ALLOW_SHADER_30=1
COCKPIT_HIGH_LOD=1
EFFECTS_QUALITY=2
GROUND_SHADOWS=0
IMAGE_QUALITY=0
LANDING_LIGHTS=1
NUM_LIGHTS=8
See_Self=1
TEXTURE_MAX_LOAD=1024
TEXTURE_QUALITY=3
Text_Scroll=1
SHADER_CACHE_PRIMED=1693428480
[TrafficManager]
AIRPORT_SCENERY_DENSITY=3
AirlineDensity=20
FreewayDensity=20
GADensity=20
IFROnly=0
LeisureBoatsDensity=40
ShipsAndFerriesDensity=40
[DynamicHeadMovement]
HeadMoveTimeConstant=1.000000
LonAccelOnHeadLon=-0.020000
LonAccelOnHeadPitch=-0.010000
MaxHeadAngle=5.000000
MaxHeadOffset=0.300000
RollAccelOnHeadLat=0.010000
RollAccelOnHeadRoll=0.100000
YawAccelOnHeadLat=-0.100000
[REALISM]
AutoCoord=False
AutoTrim=False
CrashDetection=False
CrashTolerance=0.000000
CrashWithDyn=False
GEffect=False
General=0.000000
GyroDrift=False
GyroEffect=0.000000
ManualLights=False
PFactor=0.000000
RealMixture=False
StressDamage=False
Torque=0.000000
TrueAirspeed=False
UnlimitedFuel=True
[Weather]
AdjustForMagVarInDialog=1
CLOUD_COVERAGE_DENSITY=8
CLOUD_DRAW_DISTANCE=3
DETAILED_CLOUDS=1
DisableTurbulence=0
DownloadWindsAloft=0
DynamicWeather=2
MaxGustRampSpeed=200
MaxGustTime=500
MaxVarRampSpeed=75
MaxVarTime=50
MinGustRampSpeed=1
MinGustTime=10
MinVarRampSpeed=10
MinVarTime=5
THERMAL_VISUALS=0
TurbulenceScale=1.000000
WeatherGraphDataInDialog=0
WeatherServerAddress=fs2k.zone.com
WeatherServerPort=80
WindshieldPrecipitationEffects=1
[Misc]
Com_Rate=7
[Main]
HideMenuFullscreen=0
HideMenuNormal=0
Location=0,0,1040,778,\\.\DISPLAY1
Maximized=1
SimObjectPaths.0=SimObjects\Airplanes
SimObjectPaths.1=SimObjects\Rotorcraft
SimObjectPaths.2=SimObjects\GroundVehicles
SimObjectPaths.3=SimObjects\Boats
SimObjectPaths.4=SimObjects\Animals
SimObjectPaths.5=SimObjects\Misc
User Objects=Airplane, Helicopter
ProcSpeed=12993
PerfBucket=7
[Trusted]
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\GAUGES\Bell_206B.DLL.ntkkbaenktcuknkcttiiqwlutztnkuenwnquwcbo=2
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\GAUGES\Bendix_King_Radio.DLL.ncroeehhhqcehhecqkwbnaztlwtlrtwlbhorrczw=2
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\GAUGES\Cessna.DLL.qcroiurrrcnaoequowcoruatbknkiukhkqzrnwqa=2
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\GAUGES\Cessna172.DLL.rnokqbeaqweaunbnrkiibrtecobwiaknlziirazh=2
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\GAUGES\Cessna182s.DLL.awekecthtbnzcikoozkztquohihrzurawthrluca=2
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\GAUGES\CessnaWAlpha.DLL.riaaiqzzzwthwcceiaurotiqaoorclbtbawbleae=2
[TextInfo.2]
FrameRate=1,1
FuelPercentage=1,4
GForce=1,3
LockedFrameRate=1,2
[USERINTERFACE]
Map_Orientation=2
OpenATCOnCreate=0
PAUSE_ON_LOST_FOCUS=1
PROMPT_ON_EXIT=1
PageID=1
SHOW_MISSION_CAPTIONS=0
SITUATION=FLIGHTS\OTHER\FLTSIM
SelectAircraftManufacturer=All
SelectAircraftPublisher=All
SelectAircraftType=All
ShowAllACPaintSchemes=1
[SIM]
SYSCLOCK=1
[Display]
ActiveWindowTitleBackGroundColor=0,28,140,64
ActiveWindowTitleTextColor=255,255,255
BLOOM_EFFECTS=0
ChangeTime=4.000000
InfoBrakesEnable=True
InfoLowerLeftBackGroundColor=255,0,0,128
InfoLowerLeftTextColor=255,255,255
InfoLowerRightBackGroundColor=255,0,0,128
InfoLowerRightTextColor=255,255,255
InfoOverspeedEnable=True
InfoParkingBrakesEnable=True
InfoPauseEnable=True
InfoSlewEnable=True
InfoStallEnable=True
InfoUpperRightBackGroundColor=0,0,0,0
InfoUpperRightTextColor=255,0,0
NonActiveWindowTitleBackGroundColor=24,33,87,64
NonActiveWindowTitleTextColor=255,255,255
SKINNED_ANIMATIONS=1
TEXTURE_BANDWIDTH_MULT=40
TextureMaxLoad=12
TransitionTime=4.000000
UPPER_FRAMERATE_LIMIT=20
WideViewAspect=False
[JOBSCHEDULER]
AffinityMask=84
[SlewTextInfo.3]
AirSpeed=1,5
Altitude=1,3
FrameRate=2,1
Heading=1,4
Latitude=1,1
LockedFrameRate=2,2
Longitude=1,2
[PANELS]
DEFAULT_VIEW=0
IMAGE_QUALITY=1
PANEL_MASKING=1
PANEL_OPACITY=100
PANEL_STRETCHING=1
QUICKTIPS=0
UNITS_OF_MEASURE=0
[STARTUP]
DEMO=0
LoadWindow=1
SHOW_OPENING_SCREEN=1
STARTUP_DEMO=0
[SlewTextInfo.2]
FrameRate=1,1
LockedFrameRate=1,2
[TERRAIN]
AUTOGEN_DENSITY=3
DETAIL_TEXTURE=1
LOD_RADIUS=4.500000
MESH_COMPLEXITY=75
MESH_RESOLUTION=20
SWAP_WAIT_TIMEOUT=2
TEXTURE_RESOLUTION=25
WATER_EFFECTS=6
[SCENERY]
DAWN_DUSK_SMOOTHING=1
IMAGE_COMPLEXITY=4
LENSFLARE=1
MAX_ASYNC_BATCHING_JOBS=3
SmallPartRejectRadius=4.0
[MULTIPLAYER]
condAccoutPassword=0

[Raikkonen]

This link should help answer your question.  http://jetlinesystems.com/performance.php

I used this as a guide for my build.  I'm running max graphics, REX, and a lot of add on aircraft.  The Config tweaks do help as well.  I researched for a long time before finding the best formula for what I was doing.  Here are some suggestions to your build.



Mainboard : ASUS P8Z68-V GEN3  -  This is probably ok.  Looks like it will support an overclocked CPU so you should be fine there.
CPU : Intel Core i5 2320 @ 3.00GHz (Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology)  -  Not quite enough CPU for FSX.  Need at least a 3.4 for good performance.  I would look into overclocking or maybe just spending the dollars to get a 4670.  Intel is the best though for FSX so you are on the right track.
Graphics :  NVidia GeForce GTX 650 (1023MB)  -  Dual graphics cards actually hurt performance of FSX.  A single GTX 770 would do you more good.  Also, SLI and Crossfire is a no no for FSX.  As surprising as that is... it's true.
NVidia GeForce GTX 560 (1023MB)  -  I already covered this.  I would drop this card completely for FSX.
RAM :  8,00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 668MHz  - Need to know your CAS latency.  This is a big deal for FSX. CL8 is optimal.  Also, it's recommended you have at least 1600 MHZ
Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit  -  This is fine.  I run 7 ultimate as well.

Your Hard Disk is important too.  Solid State Drives run the best for FSX.  I would add one if I were you so the two can work in tandem.  A 1TB 7200RPM 64MB SATA 6GB/s coupled up with a mere 64GB SSD will be a HUGE improvement.

I hope this helps a little bit.  It's all backed by many hours and months of testing different set ups and systems.  Check out that link I sent too.  Those guys are the experts when it comes to a strong build.

[damlays]

Thank for the tips Raikkonen...It seems I need to work on my hardware system first, before working on fsx.CFG..