With my machine I can run CLOD with Half max and half med settings except for trees which I run low or med as there seems to be some optimization issue with them causing micro-stutter when you are about 300ft or lower to the ground. With my 560 ti detail setting (with the exception of poorly optimized tree) or resolution change doesn't seem to have any effect at all on FPS. The lowest I get is about 28fps but its mostly around 32 to 36 when very close to the ground. Above about 1000ft I am getting anywhere between 45 to 60fps with v-sync on. I've managed to shoot down 2 human 109s in a spit the first real online game I played but there were some hiccups here and there. I am hoping that with some further optimization of the trees and such coupled with multicore support, the sim will be running beautifully when its all said and done. The last update really gave be big improvements so I have faith that the trend will continue.
My Specs. Believe it or not.
Win 7 Home Premium Edition
AMD 840 X4 @ 3.2Ghz
4Gigs DDR2 @ 800Mhz
Foxconn A78AX-S mobo
GTX 560 ti 1GB @950Mhz core
As you can see I am running and older AM2+ motherboard with DDR 2. My memory timing is tight. I am planning and upgrading to an i5 2500k or i7 2600k shortly. With the ridiculously low price of DDR3 I'll probably be getting at least 8Gigs if not 16. I'm sure that will put me over the top but as it stands now my machine is pretty capable and I run pretty much ever game I own maxed. Oh and did I mention I am running a 26inch monitor at 1920x1200 and getting those FPS scores. I'm using FXAA as well.
I can't wait till they get multicore working. Wondering if there is going to be a native 64 bit exe as well. I think if they get one of those things working the sim will rock on 2 year old systems. I know the multicore is coming but 64 bit might just be asking for too much unless its already implemented and I am just not aware of it.
Oh and just thought I'd mention this, CLOD is $12.49
http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/il...liffs-of-dover