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Old 04-14-2007, 12:44 PM   #1
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I'm saving up for a "Flight Training Center" of my own right now. So far I have the computer, the software (X-Plane by Laminar Research) and the table. The list below shows the specs of the computer:

THE COMPUTER
Digital Edge X-System Core2Duo
-2GB DDR-2 RAM
-Dual 500GB Drives
-640 MB NVIDIA 8800GTS Graphics Card-Intel Core 2 Duo Xtreme 6800
$ 2963.00
The table was $460.00.
I also need:
-Yoke $125
-Throttle Quadrant $155
-Flightstick $85
-Rotor Controller/Throttle for Single Engine Planes $115
-Pedals $125

I have no idea why I'm posting this. If you want to see pictures of the stuff listed above, here you go:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s.../fullsetup.jpg
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Looks awsome. Me like it!
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Thats fantastic man. I envy you with that setup.
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I like it though abit far for a flight game?
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OOO..I want my computer to look like that lol even though I don't use flight simulators. My aunties fiancee has been trying to make something like that though, he's really into that sort of thing too.
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Right, the only reason your spalshing all that cash is because your in the air force right? so your getting be getting some practise at home?

Thats what i assume :P

man that set up looks wicked, i want one
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If I had x-plane...I would be building new planes more than flying lol. How much is it up to by now? (BTW: planning on going to college for aerospace engineering soo......)

Edit: why not an ir-3 sensor thingy....

Edit2: I'd get dual cards....but dual 8800's would be sick!! You got vista? are the 8800's DirectX10 compatible?
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Right, the only reason your spalshing all that cash is because your in the air force right? so your getting be getting some practise at home?

Thats what i assume :P

man that set up looks wicked, i want one
Well, I'm not in the Air Force right now, but I will be soon, when I turn 18 and graduate the AFROTC, but for now I am using it to get the hang of flying
Side Note: The picture of the setup isn't my table, its a touched up image from the website I order from. Everything on it is what I have, except I only have 2 monitors...right now...

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Woah that is AWESOME best of luck getting it all, and be sure to show us the pics once you're done
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I looks fun...but is it really worth it?!
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Its only worth it if you know that your career will be flying planes, which I know mine is.

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Looks reeeeally impressive, good luck with everything! Possible you can take some photos of how the screens look during this simulated experience? Would be nice to see :]
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that looks like a pretty nice set up
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I should post the one I use for church service presentation. 6 vcr/dvd/dvr's and 4 monitors. YEAH!! Also a $5000 projector....

Whatever happenededed to my TrackIR 4 thingymabobber idea?

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I'll look into it, I've still got a few bucks left...possibly a link to a good site for it?

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bah, just google "trackIR 4 pro"
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not bad, i've seen a set up before with about 15 screens, had about 5 computers running it all. quite nice. my mate studies aviation or something at uni.
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