Building the ultimate flight sim simpit.

[Moby]

Hey fella's, you seem to know a thing or two about system boards and I am seeking advice if you might be willing to share some knowledge. I am considering the P6T7 WS Supercomputer, Asus motherboard for a flight simulator because of its 7 PCIe slots. One of my dilemma's has been USB ports for all the add on's a flight simulator takes. Gauges, panels etc. I will need a monster graphics card and at least three USB cards, maybe four, and want a monster sound card. Is this the board that might help me? I like the cool master case http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6653 . And if you wanted the badest ass graphics card for extreme gaming, what would you choose? I want to run three monitors. One 42" hdmi TV and two 22" touch screens. I'll also be adding two minimo USB monitors. Your thoughts?
Thanks
Moby

This is my old rig, being replaced.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4BP8i4Wv20

Stripped base

Getting this stick
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BXVIQS/?tag=tec06d-20

 

[Bo$$]

well the GTX590 or 2X6990 cards are extremely fast and will drive ANYTHING

 

[brandonwh64]

One of the best cases for cooling nowadays for ATX boards would be the Corsair 800D. Beautiful case and tons of air flow.

I suggest three 6950 2GB cards for your simulator! This would ensure better framerate for sailing through the clouds.

Intel 2600K and I am trying to locate a board with alot of PCIex slots.

2x4GB of ram would be perfect for this RIG.

 

[Moby]

Don't think I'll have the room for three of those bad boys

 

[cadaveca]

Well, new board usualyl have like 10 to 14 USB ports, so with some powered USB hubs, and the right board, 3 cards plus audio should be possible.

Kinda depends on budget, but I've never seen a Flightsim build that was really constricted by budget, and worked out well. Clearly with your beginnig point, I think you won't have those problems. I'm kinda jealous of your cahir already, and have barely seen it.

 

[Frick]

http://www.747simulator.co.uk/

There's a guy in Sweden who built a fighter sim and used a ton of actual plane parts but I can't find him on the web.

 

[Moby]

LOL, the Ultimate Game Chair looks cool and is comfortable but the $300 price tage isn't worth it. It has twelve vibrating motors in it and really just feels like a vibrating chair. The BUTT KICKER added to it actually allows you to feel the gear come up. take a hit, etc. I'm looking at this card because it has an HDMI anf the 590 does not. GeForce GTX 580 http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-590-review/2

What do ya think. And I'm budgeting around $3500-$4000 on the build. Your thoughts?

 

[OneMoar]

x58 is dated go with a sandybridge setup
and no you don't need 3 6950's one will suffice flight sims arent very demanding at all these days or perharps a 6970

 

[Darkleoco]

I'm assuming you want a decent eyefinity setup for your flight sim?

 

[mediasorcerer]

wow,going all the way,love my flight sim games,i just got a basic saitek joystik but,good on you,looks like a real hoot the rigg your setting up,
i would go for a board that supports upcoming ivy bridge and pcie 3 maybe,wait for 7 series cards,just a thought anyhow,