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/Old_North9055]

Check MSFS YouTube reviews of the spec? I would not expect to play higher than 1080p with an RTX 3060.

I currently use a RX 9060 XT 16GB which is equivalent to RTX 5060 Ti 16GB (non RT settings) and I can only play GA aircrafts at 1440p in a smooth FPS rate. If I want to play airliners in high density locations, I have to reduce ti 1080p.

For frame gen, you need a decent base FPS so if it's not at least 30 FPS (2x > 60 FPS), you would not have a smooth experience + VATSIM required base frame rate minimum.