Realflight G5 CPU Compatibility Issue

rc_sportpilot · Nov 06, 2009, 05:14 PM

I just received my G5 upgrade from Tower Hobbies this week. I cannot install this on my CPU. Searching the real flight discussion boards I found the following CPU compatibility issue posted by Ryan Douglas:

The following CPUs are affected:
Intel Pentium III or older
AMD Athlon (650 MHz – 1400 MHz)
AMD Athlon XP (1500+ – 3200+)
AMD Duron (600 MHz – 1800 MHz)
AMD Sempron (2000+ – 3300+)
AMD Athlon MP (1000 MHz – 3000+)
AMD Geode NX (667 MHz – 2200 MHz)

If you have these CPUs, G5 will not install. They are working the issue, but there is no work around. Buyer beware.

jbourke · Nov 06, 2009, 05:23 PM

Just an update, KE has the fix, but hasn't released it yet as it is still in testing.

Our apologies for the error.

Jim

petermac40 · Nov 06, 2009, 07:22 PM

asd

rc_sportpilot · Nov 06, 2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbourke

Just an update, KE has the fix, but hasn't released it yet as it is still in testing.

Our apologies for the error.

Jim

Many thanks KE for the quick response and fix. I look forward to the patch.

Comm69 · Nov 06, 2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

The following CPUs are affected:
Intel Pentium III or older
AMD Athlon (650 MHz – 1400 MHz)
AMD Athlon XP (1500+ – 3200+)
AMD Duron (600 MHz – 1800 MHz)
AMD Sempron (2000+ – 3300+)
AMD Athlon MP (1000 MHz – 3000+)
AMD Geode NX (667 MHz – 2200 MHz)

If you have these CPUs, G5 will not install. They are working the issue, but there is no work around. Buyer beware.

Never would of though G5 would even run on a PIII.

SteveM732 · Nov 07, 2009, 02:49 AM

Thanks for the tip, I have two systems with CPUs on that list. For now I'm still running G4.5, but there's no point in me rushing out to get G5 till they get the wrinkles ironed out. Of course what I really need is a better computer.

yarsmythejr · Nov 13, 2009, 01:22 PM

I'll be running G5 on my Dell laptop powered by Intel. However, I own three desktop systems all running AMD processors. It's sad to see that they released the software with an obvious disregard to AMD users (and shareholders) out there. Let's hope they fix it soon.

Ordered my G5 Upgrade yesterday. Looking forward to giving it a try ... and so are my boys!

-Lee

yarsmythejr · Nov 17, 2009, 02:42 PM

G5 arrived today. Installed it on my Dell XPS laptop running Windows 7. Installation went smoothly. I guess my processor isn't powerful enough 'cause the program runs a bit choppy but not too bad. Overall, I don't see a huge difference between 3.5 and 5. I feel that the realism is better, especially on landings and take-offs. I probably need another few hours on it before it grows on me. For $80 (upgrade), it's a fair deal. If you are running a faster system, I bet it's really nice.

Comm69 · Nov 21, 2009, 05:54 PM

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Nov 06, 2009, 05:14 PM	#1
rc_sportpilot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: See Latitude & Longitude Posts: 2	Realflight G5 CPU Compatibility Issue I just received my G5 upgrade from Tower Hobbies this week. I cannot install this on my CPU. Searching the real flight discussion boards I found the following CPU compatibility issue posted by Ryan Douglas: The following CPUs are affected: Intel Pentium III or older AMD Athlon (650 MHz – 1400 MHz) AMD Athlon XP (1500+ – 3200+) AMD Duron (600 MHz – 1800 MHz) AMD Sempron (2000+ – 3300+) AMD Athlon MP (1000 MHz – 3000+) AMD Geode NX (667 MHz – 2200 MHz) If you have these CPUs, G5 will not install. They are working the issue, but there is no work around. Buyer beware.

Nov 06, 2009, 07:22 PM	#3
petermac40 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Yardley, PA USA Posts: 70	asd Last edited by petermac40; Nov 07, 2009 at 09:44 PM.

Nov 21, 2009, 05:54 PM	#9
Comm69 Hmmm, Should that be smoking? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: EAST COAST, USA Posts: 312	.... Last edited by Comm69; Nov 22, 2009 at 12:09 PM.

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Nov 06, 2009, 05:23 PM	#2
jbourke Administrator Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Corvallis, Oregon, United States Posts: 4,420	Just an update, KE has the fix, but hasn't released it yet as it is still in testing. Our apologies for the error. Jim

Nov 07, 2009, 02:49 AM	#6
SteveM732 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 1,083	Thanks for the tip, I have two systems with CPUs on that list. For now I'm still running G4.5, but there's no point in me rushing out to get G5 till they get the wrinkles ironed out. Of course what I really need is a better computer.

Nov 13, 2009, 01:22 PM	#7
yarsmythejr Funder & Lightning Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,488	I'll be running G5 on my Dell laptop powered by Intel. However, I own three desktop systems all running AMD processors. It's sad to see that they released the software with an obvious disregard to AMD users (and shareholders) out there. Let's hope they fix it soon. Ordered my G5 Upgrade yesterday. Looking forward to giving it a try ... and so are my boys! -Lee

Nov 17, 2009, 02:42 PM	#8
yarsmythejr Funder & Lightning Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,488	G5 arrived today. Installed it on my Dell XPS laptop running Windows 7. Installation went smoothly. I guess my processor isn't powerful enough 'cause the program runs a bit choppy but not too bad. Overall, I don't see a huge difference between 3.5 and 5. I feel that the realism is better, especially on landings and take-offs. I probably need another few hours on it before it grows on me. For $80 (upgrade), it's a fair deal. If you are running a faster system, I bet it's really nice.