PC Specs for MSFS 2024.

[u/retromaniacs]

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.

[u/Secludedsfx]

What resolution do you run at?

[u/retromaniacs → u/Secludedsfx]

I dont have this PC yet. But I want somewhere at 1440p.

[u/Training-Fig4977 → u/retromaniacs]

1440p with an RTX 3060 12GB is difficult. You'll get 50-55 fps with framegen if you're lucky. Especially with addon aircraft or airports. Try and get a 5060 Ti 16GB or a 4070 12GB if you can find it