Please Suggest Components for Games PC for MS Flight Sim (Budget $750)

vicrip on 03/11/2020 - 15:36
Last edited 03/11/2020 - 15:43 by 1 other user

Hi

I've built many PCs over the years, but am a bit out of touch with PC components lately.

Looking for a config for a games/business PC with a budget of around $750. Have monitor, mouse, keyboard, and 3TB HDD, DVD drive and Win10 64 bit already.

Would like to run MS Flight Simulator 2020, standard business packages, and sometimes use Handbreak or other programs to rip/convert DVDs.

The spec MS recommend is:

    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    OS: Windows 10
    Processor: Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
    Memory: 16 GB RAM
    Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590
    DirectX: Version 11
    Storage: 150 GB available space

Would like to run O/S, programs from a 1Tb M.2 SSD, if it fits in the budget, with preference for AMD processor.

Would really appreciate anyone helping me get the best bangs for my bucks.

Thanks very much.

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Comments

  • vicrip on 03/11/2020 - 15:39

    PS sorry, forgot to say that I would prefer to support our local shops and not buy anything from Amazon.

  • Willco88 on 03/11/2020 - 15:41
    -1

    MSY COMPUTERS

  • OssieA on 03/11/2020 - 15:46

    Would those be recommended specs for 1080p on medium settings?

  • scrimshaw on 03/11/2020 - 16:20
    +5

    Intel Build:

    CPU i5-10400f 6-core 12 threads $200-ish
    Motherboard - H410M board from ASUS, ASROCK or MSI. ($90)
    RAM - 16GB Kit 2666mhz or better (With Cheap Intel boards, cannot go faster than 2666mhz anyway) $70
    Storage - Crucial MX500 500GB - $80
    Case/ PSU - reuse existing
    GPU - PNY / Galax Nvidia GTX 1660 Super $309
    Total $749

    AMD build

    ryzen 5 3600 6-core 12 threads $280-ish
    Motherboard - Asrock B450M Steel Legend $122
    RAM 16GB Kit 3200mhz $80~100
    Storage Crucial MX500 500GB - $80
    Case/ PSU - reuse existing
    GPU - PNY / Galax Nvidia GTX 1660 Super $309
    Total $871

    • spackbace on 03/11/2020 - 17:10

      35FPS on FHD Ultra with an i9

      Though reviewer says 30+ FPS is fine for a flight sim

      • scrimshaw on 03/11/2020 - 17:40
        +1

        Poor optimisation and lack of DirectX12 API leads to diminishing returns on that game. Notice how the bars sort of flatten near the top of the chart.

        So even if you were to double your GPU budget from $300 to $600 and bought a RTX 2070 / 5700XT, you'd still only gain 10FPS on average.

        • spackbace on 03/11/2020 - 17:52

          Yeah no worries, just thought it's worth pointing out to anyone judging the budget or build etc, when the raw numbers are there :)

  • Willco88 on 03/11/2020 - 17:45
    +1

    Be cheaper to get real flight lessons…..

    • AustriaBargain on 03/11/2020 - 19:10

      If you have life insurance, maybe it could work out cheaper for your family budget.

  • AustriaBargain on 03/11/2020 - 18:45

    I play on my 3500X and 8GB 570, runs okay. Wish I could run it at higher resolution tho.

  • AustriaBargain on 03/11/2020 - 19:09
    +2

    Also if you can't afford a flight stick, I'd budget in an xbox one controller at least.

    • stirlo on 03/11/2020 - 22:08

      ^this. KB+Mouse sucks for this game.

  • gavincato on 04/11/2020 - 14:29
    +1

    Hey I don't mean to be a downer but even on my 3950x/rtx 3080 system I've had to reduce some quality sliders!

    It's pretty ridiculous.

    I'd consider getting a xbox series x when they release flight sim for it. That might be better bang for the buck (unless you really need a pc for other purposes).

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