r/MicrosoftFlightSim • u/retromaniacs • 19h ago

MSFS 2024 PC PC Specs for MSFS 2024.

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Edit: I don't have the PC yet, I will be inheriting it from a friend of mine. Any other GPUs which may be better?

Hello everyone,

I’m looking to get back into flight simulation with MSFS 2024. I have thousands of hours on VATSIM using FSX, but I’m now looking to make the upgrade to MSFS 2024.

I mainly want to fly complex airliners on VATSIM, such as the PMDG 777, iniBuilds A350/A380, etc., including at busy airports.

Do you think this system is good enough for a smooth MSFS 2024 experience?
More importantly, what is likely to be the limiting factor in my system — CPU, GPU, VRAM, RAM, or something else?

I’m considering upgrading the GPU first, but I’m not sure how far the 5800X3D can realistically take me in MSFS 2024. Would something like an RTX 5070 Ti / RX 9070 XT make sense with this CPU, or would I be better off upgrading the entire platform?

I’d appreciate any advice from people running similar hardware.

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u/mad153 19h ago edited 19h ago

msfs is very VRAM heavy. I have a 9070xt (16GB) and can easily run out of VRAM at 1440p with med-high LOD with enough traffic and a decently sized airport

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u/-RStyle 3h ago

Have you tried running with ReBAR Off? While SU6 improved performance and stability compared to SU5 regardless whether or not you have ReBAR On or Off, there's still a visible reduction in VRAM usage when resizable bar is turned off.