fs2004 best system setup

Thank you Craig - I really appreciate your help! I've never even heard of
"Alienware" - I'll look at those. I also didn't know about FsX.

Any suggestions on steering column and peddle?

Thanks again!

"me" wrote:

> laura,
> that's a pretty cool thought for pops.
> the first thing that popped in to my fragile mind, computers made by
> 'Alienware' ,
> i think best buy carries them (made for gaming) but thet are pricey.
>
> you would probably want one with a pci express capable motherboard.
> the biggeest and baddest processor board will handle with at least 2 gig
> memory
> a pci express video card with at least 256mg memory on board
> at least a 5.1 soundcard
>
> something like this and pops would be ready to go for FsX coming out later
> this year.
>
> i hope someone else will chime in,
> happy shopping,
> craig
>
>
> "Ripply" <Ripply.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
> > My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old computer
> > that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something big -
> > a
> > brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the bells
> > and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
> >
> > I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
> > recommendations -
> > suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
> >
> > Any help would be greatly appreciated!
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Laura R.
>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

In addition to what Rob and Craig said, I'd also do a google search for
GoFlight product. Check out CH also for yokes and such. You didn't say
whether your dad was a pilot IRL nor how much $$ you wanted to put out but
all these suggestions should give your dad something he'll enjoy for a long
time. You might want an oxygen bottle handy when he unwrtaps it though. I
know *I'd* need one!

Considering the amount of $$ you'd be spending, you might want to get your
vendor to pre-install FS for you.

HTH,

Vic

"Ripply" <Ripply.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
> My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old computer
> that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something big -
> a
> brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the bells
> and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
>
> I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
> recommendations -
> suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
> Laura R.
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

wow, didn't know dell had anything like that. nice

"Vic Baron" <vgbaron RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uhFAPEyEGHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> In addition to what Rob and Craig said, I'd also do a google search for
> GoFlight product. Check out CH also for yokes and such. You didn't say
> whether your dad was a pilot IRL nor how much $$ you wanted to put out but
> all these suggestions should give your dad something he'll enjoy for a
> long time. You might want an oxygen bottle handy when he unwrtaps it
> though. I know *I'd* need one!
>
> Considering the amount of $$ you'd be spending, you might want to get your
> vendor to pre-install FS for you.
>
> HTH,
>
> Vic
>
> "Ripply" <Ripply RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
>> My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old
>> computer
>> that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something
>> big - a
>> brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the
>> bells
>> and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
>>
>> I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
>> recommendations -
>> suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
>>
>> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Laura R.
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

Think the promo said "Coming first q 2006" or something like that.

v
"me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
news:OlOWsYyEGHA.648@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> wow, didn't know dell had anything like that. nice
>
> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uhFAPEyEGHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> In addition to what Rob and Craig said, I'd also do a google search for
>> GoFlight product. Check out CH also for yokes and such. You didn't say
>> whether your dad was a pilot IRL nor how much $$ you wanted to put out
>> but all these suggestions should give your dad something he'll enjoy for
>> a long time. You might want an oxygen bottle handy when he unwrtaps it
>> though. I know *I'd* need one!
>>
>> Considering the amount of $$ you'd be spending, you might want to get
>> your vendor to pre-install FS for you.
>>
>> HTH,
>>
>> Vic
>>
>> "Ripply" <Ripply DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
>>> My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old
>>> computer
>>> that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something
>>> big - a
>>> brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the
>>> bells
>>> and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
>>>
>>> I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
>>> recommendations -
>>> suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
>>>
>>> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Laura R.
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

doesn't matter when, still out of my budget LOL!

"Vic Baron" <vgbaron.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uOcv0Q8EGHA.1816@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Think the promo said "Coming first q 2006" or something like that.
>
> v
> "me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
> news:OlOWsYyEGHA.648@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> wow, didn't know dell had anything like that. nice
>>
>> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uhFAPEyEGHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>> In addition to what Rob and Craig said, I'd also do a google search for
>>> GoFlight product. Check out CH also for yokes and such. You didn't say
>>> whether your dad was a pilot IRL nor how much $$ you wanted to put out
>>> but all these suggestions should give your dad something he'll enjoy for
>>> a long time. You might want an oxygen bottle handy when he unwrtaps it
>>> though. I know *I'd* need one!
>>>
>>> Considering the amount of $$ you'd be spending, you might want to get
>>> your vendor to pre-install FS for you.
>>>
>>> HTH,
>>>
>>> Vic
>>>
>>> "Ripply" <Ripply.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
>>>> My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old
>>>> computer
>>>> that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something
>>>> big - a
>>>> brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the
>>>> bells
>>>> and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
>>>>
>>>> I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
>>>> recommendations -
>>>> suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
>>>>
>>>> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>> Laura R.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

Good point - mine too!


"me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
news:OUJuEr9EGHA.2708@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> doesn't matter when, still out of my budget LOL!
>
> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uOcv0Q8EGHA.1816@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> Think the promo said "Coming first q 2006" or something like that.
>>
>> v
>> "me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
>> news:OlOWsYyEGHA.648@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> wow, didn't know dell had anything like that. nice
>>>
>>> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uhFAPEyEGHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>> In addition to what Rob and Craig said, I'd also do a google search for
>>>> GoFlight product. Check out CH also for yokes and such. You didn't say
>>>> whether your dad was a pilot IRL nor how much $$ you wanted to put out
>>>> but all these suggestions should give your dad something he'll enjoy
>>>> for a long time. You might want an oxygen bottle handy when he unwrtaps
>>>> it though. I know *I'd* need one!
>>>>
>>>> Considering the amount of $$ you'd be spending, you might want to get
>>>> your vendor to pre-install FS for you.
>>>>
>>>> HTH,
>>>>
>>>> Vic
>>>>
>>>> "Ripply" <Ripply.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
>>>>> My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old
>>>>> computer
>>>>> that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something
>>>>> big - a
>>>>> brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the
>>>>> bells
>>>>> and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
>>>>>
>>>>> I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
>>>>> recommendations -
>>>>> suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>> Laura R.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

Well Ripply didn't mention a budget and I think ripply said "...and get the
best we can get with all the bells
and whistles..." -- that Dell has plenty of bells and whistles.

Maybe Ripply couldn't think it would cost that much Still A LOT cheaper
than flying a real 172 -- even used they go for $142,000 US. and then add
in hanger/stall space, maintenance, min hour requiments to keep your license
active, instrument upgrades, yada yada yada -- so even if one dropped $30K
on a home flight simulation system, it is STILL a lot cheaper than a 172 and
you can flying more than just one aircraft.



"me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
news:OUJuEr9EGHA.2708@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> doesn't matter when, still out of my budget LOL!
>
> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uOcv0Q8EGHA.1816@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> Think the promo said "Coming first q 2006" or something like that.
>>
>> v
>> "me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
>> news:OlOWsYyEGHA.648@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> wow, didn't know dell had anything like that. nice
>>>
>>> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uhFAPEyEGHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>> In addition to what Rob and Craig said, I'd also do a google search for
>>>> GoFlight product. Check out CH also for yokes and such. You didn't say
>>>> whether your dad was a pilot IRL nor how much $$ you wanted to put out
>>>> but all these suggestions should give your dad something he'll enjoy
>>>> for a long time. You might want an oxygen bottle handy when he unwrtaps
>>>> it though. I know *I'd* need one!
>>>>
>>>> Considering the amount of $$ you'd be spending, you might want to get
>>>> your vendor to pre-install FS for you.
>>>>
>>>> HTH,
>>>>
>>>> Vic
>>>>
>>>> "Ripply" <Ripply.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
>>>>> My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old
>>>>> computer
>>>>> that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something
>>>>> big - a
>>>>> brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the
>>>>> bells
>>>>> and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
>>>>>
>>>>> I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
>>>>> recommendations -
>>>>> suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>> Laura R.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

That's true, Rob - she DID say "the best". Gee, I have a friend who knows
Michael Dell - wonder if I could promote one of those for "testing"? I
WISH!!!

Vic

"Rob R. Ainscough" <robains.RemoveThis@pacbell.net> wrote in message
news:uQE3jRXFGHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Well Ripply didn't mention a budget and I think ripply said "...and get
> the best we can get with all the bells
> and whistles..." -- that Dell has plenty of bells and whistles.
>
> Maybe Ripply couldn't think it would cost that much Still A LOT
> cheaper than flying a real 172 -- even used they go for $142,000 US. and
> then add in hanger/stall space, maintenance, min hour requiments to keep
> your license active, instrument upgrades, yada yada yada -- so even if one
> dropped $30K on a home flight simulation system, it is STILL a lot cheaper
> than a 172 and you can flying more than just one aircraft.
>
>
>
> "me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
> news:OUJuEr9EGHA.2708@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> doesn't matter when, still out of my budget LOL!
>>
>> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uOcv0Q8EGHA.1816@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>> Think the promo said "Coming first q 2006" or something like that.
>>>
>>> v
>>> "me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
>>> news:OlOWsYyEGHA.648@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>> wow, didn't know dell had anything like that. nice
>>>>
>>>> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:uhFAPEyEGHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>>> In addition to what Rob and Craig said, I'd also do a google search
>>>>> for GoFlight product. Check out CH also for yokes and such. You didn't
>>>>> say whether your dad was a pilot IRL nor how much $$ you wanted to put
>>>>> out but all these suggestions should give your dad something he'll
>>>>> enjoy for a long time. You might want an oxygen bottle handy when he
>>>>> unwrtaps it though. I know *I'd* need one!
>>>>>
>>>>> Considering the amount of $$ you'd be spending, you might want to get
>>>>> your vendor to pre-install FS for you.
>>>>>
>>>>> HTH,
>>>>>
>>>>> Vic
>>>>>
>>>>> "Ripply" <Ripply.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old
>>>>>> computer
>>>>>> that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something
>>>>>> big - a
>>>>>> brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the
>>>>>> bells
>>>>>> and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
>>>>>> recommendations -
>>>>>> suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>> Laura R.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

Sorry folks, I need help in just trying to post a question re simulation games.
Sorry to pick on you.
Does Msn Combat FS work on Windows XP, because I always crash with "ialmrn5
driver quit during normal operations. Do I need to load DirectX(which I have
been unable to do) ? Could someone forward this on to an experienced gamer?
thanks
--
IUWGER


"Rob R. Ainscough" wrote:

> Well Ripply didn't mention a budget and I think ripply said "...and get the
> best we can get with all the bells
> and whistles..." -- that Dell has plenty of bells and whistles.
>
> Maybe Ripply couldn't think it would cost that much Still A LOT cheaper
> than flying a real 172 -- even used they go for $142,000 US. and then add
> in hanger/stall space, maintenance, min hour requiments to keep your license
> active, instrument upgrades, yada yada yada -- so even if one dropped $30K
> on a home flight simulation system, it is STILL a lot cheaper than a 172 and
> you can flying more than just one aircraft.
>
>
>
> "me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
> news:OUJuEr9EGHA.2708@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > doesn't matter when, still out of my budget LOL!
> >
> > "Vic Baron" <vgbaron DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:uOcv0Q8EGHA.1816@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> >> Think the promo said "Coming first q 2006" or something like that.
> >>
> >> v
> >> "me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
> >> news:OlOWsYyEGHA.648@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> >>> wow, didn't know dell had anything like that. nice
> >>>
> >>> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:uhFAPEyEGHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> >>>> In addition to what Rob and Craig said, I'd also do a google search for
> >>>> GoFlight product. Check out CH also for yokes and such. You didn't say
> >>>> whether your dad was a pilot IRL nor how much $$ you wanted to put out
> >>>> but all these suggestions should give your dad something he'll enjoy
> >>>> for a long time. You might want an oxygen bottle handy when he unwrtaps
> >>>> it though. I know *I'd* need one!
> >>>>
> >>>> Considering the amount of $$ you'd be spending, you might want to get
> >>>> your vendor to pre-install FS for you.
> >>>>
> >>>> HTH,
> >>>>
> >>>> Vic
> >>>>
> >>>> "Ripply" <Ripply DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>> news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
> >>>>> My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old
> >>>>> computer
> >>>>> that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something
> >>>>> big - a
> >>>>> brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the
> >>>>> bells
> >>>>> and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
> >>>>> recommendations -
> >>>>> suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks!
> >>>>> Laura R.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

Sorry folks, I need help in just trying to post a question re simulation games.
Sorry to pick on you.
Does Msn Combat FS work on Windows XP, because I always crash with "ialmrn5
driver quit during normal operations' being the error message. Do I need to
load DirectX(which I have been unable to do) ? Could someone forward this on
to an experienced gamer? thanks

Oh,by the way I use a Dell Inspirion 6000 laptop for FS2004 and it works
great...unlike the above. I live near Seattle so I added Megascenery N.W. and
it is terrific. And lastly, A civ type Spitfire proto from on line for $13
but it still has a few
bugs.....Thanks for any replies (check out pcaviator.com)
--
IUWGER


"me" wrote:

> laura,
> that's a pretty cool thought for pops.
> the first thing that popped in to my fragile mind, computers made by
> 'Alienware' ,
> i think best buy carries them (made for gaming) but thet are pricey.
>
> you would probably want one with a pci express capable motherboard.
> the biggeest and baddest processor board will handle with at least 2 gig
> memory
> a pci express video card with at least 256mg memory on board
> at least a 5.1 soundcard
>
> something like this and pops would be ready to go for FsX coming out later
> this year.
>
> i hope someone else will chime in,
> happy shopping,
> craig
>
>
> "Ripply" <Ripply RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
> > My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old computer
> > that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something big -
> > a
> > brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the bells
> > and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
> >
> > I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
> > recommendations -
> > suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
> >
> > Any help would be greatly appreciated!
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Laura R.
>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

Laura
I am older than your dad, I use FS every day. My system is great but i didnt
pay a lot for it.
I bought a low-line Dell Desktop for Less than 500...it works fine for FS.
Pent proc,256k, 40MB, cdrom...thats all.
hope this will help.
dd

"Ripply" wrote:

> My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old computer
> that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something big - a
> brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the bells
> and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
>
> I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific recommendations -
> suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
> Laura R.
 >> Stay informed about: fs2004 best system setup 

I use Windows XP with my MS Combat Flight simulator Europe series and also
have Pacific Theatre. It does work on XP but you do have to have Direct X.
I do have a problem with mine however, and hope someone out there will know
how to fix this.
My throttle setting will fall to zero from 100% as I`m taking off or in
flight for no apparant reason. I have to constantly watch the throttle and
reset it. Does anyone know why the throttle setting changes all by itself,
even if I`m not in motion ?

"IUWG" wrote:

> Sorry folks, I need help in just trying to post a question re simulation games.
> Sorry to pick on you.
> Does Msn Combat FS work on Windows XP, because I always crash with "ialmrn5
> driver quit during normal operations. Do I need to load DirectX(which I have
> been unable to do) ? Could someone forward this on to an experienced gamer?
> thanks
> --
> IUWGER
>
>
> "Rob R. Ainscough" wrote:
>
> > Well Ripply didn't mention a budget and I think ripply said "...and get the
> > best we can get with all the bells
> > and whistles..." -- that Dell has plenty of bells and whistles.
> >
> > Maybe Ripply couldn't think it would cost that much Still A LOT cheaper
> > than flying a real 172 -- even used they go for $142,000 US. and then add
> > in hanger/stall space, maintenance, min hour requiments to keep your license
> > active, instrument upgrades, yada yada yada -- so even if one dropped $30K
> > on a home flight simulation system, it is STILL a lot cheaper than a 172 and
> > you can flying more than just one aircraft.
> >
> >
> >
> > "me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
> > news:OUJuEr9EGHA.2708@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > doesn't matter when, still out of my budget LOL!
> > >
> > > "Vic Baron" <vgbaron.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:uOcv0Q8EGHA.1816@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > >> Think the promo said "Coming first q 2006" or something like that.
> > >>
> > >> v
> > >> "me" <me@comcast> wrote in message
> > >> news:OlOWsYyEGHA.648@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > >>> wow, didn't know dell had anything like that. nice
> > >>>
> > >>> "Vic Baron" <vgbaron.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > >>> news:uhFAPEyEGHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > >>>> In addition to what Rob and Craig said, I'd also do a google search for
> > >>>> GoFlight product. Check out CH also for yokes and such. You didn't say
> > >>>> whether your dad was a pilot IRL nor how much $$ you wanted to put out
> > >>>> but all these suggestions should give your dad something he'll enjoy
> > >>>> for a long time. You might want an oxygen bottle handy when he unwrtaps
> > >>>> it though. I know *I'd* need one!
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Considering the amount of $$ you'd be spending, you might want to get
> > >>>> your vendor to pre-install FS for you.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> HTH,
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Vic
> > >>>>
> > >>>> "Ripply" <Ripply.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >>>> news:093E9CE0-6F8D-4B4A-9141-0921504B12F0@microsoft.com...
> > >>>>> My dad is 69 and uses flight simulator every day - but has an old
> > >>>>> computer
> > >>>>> that runs TERRIBLY! For his birthday we wanted to get him something
> > >>>>> big - a
> > >>>>> brand new computer system - and get the best we can get with all the
> > >>>>> bells
> > >>>>> and whistles - set up with the primary objective of running fs.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> I spoke to Microsoft fs - they can't really make specific
> > >>>>> recommendations -
> > >>>>> suggested I go on here to ask the experts.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Thanks!
> > >>>>> Laura R.
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