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* If you are serious about running FlightGear, you should [[Problematic Video Cards#Intel GMA|avoid Intel HD/GMA cards]] at all costs - these are integrated chipsets that provide only basic OpenGL/GLSL support. See [[problematic video cards]] for a list of video cards that may not properly run. | * If you are serious about running FlightGear, you should [[Problematic Video Cards#Intel GMA|avoid Intel HD/GMA cards]] at all costs - these are integrated chipsets that provide only basic OpenGL/GLSL support. See [[problematic video cards]] for a list of video cards that may not properly run. | ||
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* At least 2-4 Gb '''free''' RAM (and more is better). FlightGear uses more than 500 Mb of RAM by default. If less free RAM is available, FlightGear would be slowed down significantly due to OS swapping. When buying a new computer, you shouldn't buy computers with less than 4-6 Gb of total RAM these days. | * At least 2-4 Gb '''free''' RAM (and more is better: when building/buying a new system, consider 6-8gb total the absolute minimum these days). FlightGear uses more than 500 Mb of RAM by default. If less free RAM is available, FlightGear would be slowed down significantly due to OS swapping. When buying a new computer, you shouldn't buy computers with less than 4-6 Gb of total RAM these days. | ||
* At least a quad core processor with ~ 2 GHz each, 64 bit architecture (and operating system) recommended (multi-core processors have benefits for some FlightGear components such as the threaded tile loader). When buying a new computer, buying at least a quad core computer (i.e. i7) is a good idea these days. | * At least a quad core processor with ~ 2 GHz each, 64 bit architecture (and operating system) recommended (multi-core processors have benefits for some FlightGear components such as the threaded tile loader). When buying a new computer, buying at least a quad core computer (i.e. i7) is a good idea these days. | ||
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