David TRIGGS 0 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Bonjour, Up to now I have been quite satisfied with FSX default weather, but I continue to hear rave reviews of REX ...... so, before I buy this addon, just a request for the latest views of the forum. I would only use the sky aspects (or maybe the sea stuff!), so is it worth it, does it reduce frame-rate appreciably, and does it take up much disk space (all critical for me!) Thanks ...... David Link to post Share on other sites
simi_av8r 0 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Bonjour, Up to now I have been quite satisfied with FSX default weather, but I continue to hear rave reviews of REX ...... so, before I buy this addon, just a request for the latest views of the forum. I would only use the sky aspects (or maybe the sea stuff!), so is it worth it, does it reduce frame-rate appreciably, and does it take up much disk space (all critical for me!) Thanks ...... David i certainly wouldn't fly without it, it brings a whole new graphical life to FS9/X. The cloud, ground (airports only), sky and sea textures are simply transformed and far more realistic. Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I use REX for the textures and Active Sky for the weather engine. I would definitely recommend REX for sure - you will notice such a difference and IMO it did not have any impact on my performance (others may disagree) Just a heads up though, Active Sky are releasing a product that also has textures so it may be worth waiting for that? Worth a look either way I never fly without REX/AS enabled now Good Luck! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Your flying experience, especially light GA, will improve dramatically with REX, it is one of the "must-haves" of flight simulation Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre 28 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Totally agree, REX is one of the must haves for me also. It's one of the first addons I bought when I started flying in FSX and I haven't regretted it at all. Regarding frame rates, I've used it so long I can't really do a comparison but my machine (spec in profile) runs it with no problem at all over Horizon Photo scenery in the UK and Orbx scenery over the US/Canada. Highly recommended for me Link to post Share on other sites
David TRIGGS 0 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks everyone ... I'm getting tempted! ... but ... how much disk space does the program itself take up (critical for me)? David Link to post Share on other sites
charlie 6 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 My folder reads 5.1G. Got to be a must have as it has such a major impact on so many areas. Link to post Share on other sites
PanzerFodder 0 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Remember that you can get the free Overdrive textures as well, the only downside with this, is the fact that it's about 9GB Cheer's...Graham... Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Buy it! Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 well loads of silence did you buy it or not? i must admit i find it very good Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 well loads of silence did you buy it or not? i must admit i find it very good Link to post Share on other sites
David TRIGGS 0 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Not yet! ..... still getting into the latest ORBX airfield addons (and keeping an eye on my dwindling disk space ... !!!) ... thanks for all your comments ... David Link to post Share on other sites
David TRIGGS 0 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Just before I get my credit card out ...... how does REX3 (with free update) compare with:- ... World Enviroment 2012, or ... Active Sky 2012 Anyone? Bearing in mind that I have limited disk-space, and will only be interested in "sky effects" (and possibly "ground stuff" § ...... David Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I used to use active sky but i found REX's sea colours and clouds more realistic ok times move on and active sky have updated their effort, and it is currently for sale however REX not to be outdone is finalising an update called esential but it will be free to all existing clients which will address all current issues, judging by the various forums all over the place you have 2 camps all claiming their camp is better than the other so you pays your money and you takes ya choice However David if disk size is getting an issue I would address that problem before putting more software on board, as that is something you will have to do something about whether you like it or not. My advice is get a second hard drive leaving the operating system on your existing hard drive and re-install fsx in all its glory , or whatever on the new drive, it is really very easy. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 +1 with Nigel's advice, a secondary HDD will solve many of your problems. Also, I would wait to see what REX essential offers before deciding Cheers, Joe Link to post Share on other sites
David TRIGGS 0 Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Ouch!! ... I know your advice makes sense, guys, but any update I make has to be on the FOUR computers that I use for my flightsim cockpit ... (one pays for one's pleasure, n'est pas,!) Gulp ... !! David Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well it were done quickly... as it were. In other words, better to put new disc(s) in before you install even more stuff that you'll only have to reinstall. Unfortunately the unglamorous bits on infrastructure also cost, but if it need's to be done... Link to post Share on other sites
Clem Wu 1 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 REX is a big must. Amazing upgrade in textures, pretty much everywhere you fly! I also got an improvement in performance Link to post Share on other sites
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