I am using X-Plane 11 and I need more graphics power, can I add two instead of one GPU to my computer?
- CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster
- CPU SPEED: Info
- RAM: 16 GB
- OS: Windows 7, 8, or 10, 64-bit
- VIDEO CARD: DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD w/4 GB VRAM
- PIXEL SHADER: 5.1
- VERTEX SHADER: 5.1
- SOUND CARD: Default
- FREE DISK SPACE: 20 GB
- DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 4 GB
Hi I have posted snapshots with my initial posting, but it seems that it do not display on my post after I submitted it, how do I go about that then?I am using X-Plane 11 and I need more graphics power, can I add two instead of one GPU to my computer?
Hi I have posted snapshots with my initial posting, but it seems that it do not display on my post after I submitted it, how do I go about that then?I am using X-Plane 11 and I need more graphics power, can I add two instead of one GPU to my computer?
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Hi, thanks a lot for your input, will follow your advice. I am not really good at manipulating software, so I will need to find a computer wizard to empty and move some stuff from one SSD/HDD to another. Thanks!A few things you can do to this machine to help keep it going strong:
Uninstall Avast antivirus. Windows Defender with a little bit of common sense will get you pretty far, and antivirus/malware programs tend to hog up resources. @Malnutrition should know if there's anything that needs to be done to completely uninstall it other than using the Programs and Features menu.
Your SSD is getting low-ish on space, make sure you keep it above 20-25% unencumbered, this will help the computer load files and games more quickly.
Run Disk Cleanup (check all the boxes) this will delete things such as your recycling bin, so make sure you don't have any files you want to keep.
Run Defragment and Optimize Drives, run this on your drives.
Finally, a restart through the power menu (using the actual restart button) once a week will help to unload any residual services hanging out in the background.
Other than this, your machine seems to be in fairly good health, there's no magic when it comes to getting more performance, you either have to replace a part with a better one, or remove some of the load on the other components.
OK, thanks, I am looking at a bigger PSU now! ThanksThat psu is junk, doesn't even have an efficiency rating that I can find, it is not even good enough for your current machine, much less if you choose to make any upgrades. If you upgrade anything, replace your power supply first.
If you are looking for a good one, Corsair, EVGA, and Seasonic all have fantastic warranties. If you want to upgrade your GPU to a newer one, you need at least a 750-800w (or more depending on the card) with an 80+ Gold efficiency rating.
Please note, if you upgrade your gpu you will most likely see a bottleneck with the CPU you are using, likewise for the ram, you can upgrade piecemeal and get there eventually or go all out depending on how patient you are.