To be honest with you there really is no point doing what you want to do – with FS 2004, that is.
The new version is coming out sometime Christmas/New Year. So, i suggest building your new computer for ‘Flight Simulator X’ as it is called – release is expected soon (‘soon’ being in time for Christmas).
If you want to go further, also think about building the computer to use Microsofts new operating system – Windows Vista, which i think is also planned as a Xmas/New Year release – Vista is supposed to provide even more of an experience for ‘FSX’.
the hardware you i think you will be looking for is an ‘AMD’ processor – not Intel – as AMD processors handle games better (and as a bonus, AMD have dramatically reduced the retail prices of their processors – you can get some incredible hardware from AMD for under £100), atleast 1 GB RAM (some sources on the internet are suggesting 2GB will be needed for Vista).
Look for a processor such as the ‘AMD 64 3800+ 940 pin’. for under £100 you can have a powerful processor, such as that one. If you want to spend more, have a look at AMD dual core processors, but im not sure if they are really worth the extra expense – right now, that is. See, i think that in order for dual core processors to really show off, they need to be used with applications and software that is designed to utilise effectively two processors, and those sort of programmes just arent around yet, but Im not 100% sure on that.
As for graphics cards, the Nvidia Geforce 7 series is impressive, but expensive. i’m not too sure about adding multiple monitors – i know it can be done, but dont know how. I think some members on here have such things and may be able to help.
don’t take what i have written to be all the advice you need – do a little research, ask around, and it may be worth waiting a while for FSX and Vista.
As for adding aircraft and installing scenery add-ons, we can all do that. for UK airports, have a look at Gary Summons ‘UK2000 scenery’ series – covers all the airports and most, if not all, active airfields in the UK. the original series is quite old, but Gary is working on replacing his old sceneries of the main airports – so far, he has done Gatwick and Glasgow – he is working on Stansted now. Very impressive sceneries.
Check out the wonderful freeware addon aircraft and scenery available from the internet – one of the things that make flight sim what it is – we’re very lucky to have people that are willing to spend time providing us simmers with quality addons that are free.
i hope that helps, happy simming! 🙂
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