"Grammarcheck" <Grammarcheck@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
>>
>> It's even surprising that FSX runs at all, better use FS9 if this is
>> your only machine, there is a service pack for FSX coming soon that
>> should help with general performance so you could try again...
>>
>> ===
>> All the Best
>> Katy Pluta, G4W MVP
>>
>
> Thanks for your reply,
>
> So would it be safe to say there isn't much I can do with my computer
> itself?
>
> And is this service pack something I should look for on the shelf of the
> local Best Buy or do I have to look for it online?
>
> Sincerely
>
> Tom
>

It would be a free update. You should have a dual core 2.8 or faster CPU.
2Gb ram at the very least for FSX. Even then all sliders to max aren't
really going to do it. Also a patch is due for DirectX 10 which requires a
DX10 card. Nvidia right now is the only one out with such a video card...
8800 series. Not available on a laptop. It draws a significant amount of
power... need a 600 watt power supply and a good one. 26 amps or so on a 12
volt rail.

FSX is not for a laptop.