FSX Gaming computer

Jareth Davelaar · Nov 19, 2013

Hello what do you guys think about this pc for flight simulator x.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229438
Hope to get an answer soon!
Jareth

verdenshersker · Nov 19, 2013

Hey Jareth,

Get a better video card and go down a bit on the CPU - that aint needed.

Here is my suggestion:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/254Ri
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/254Ri/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/254Ri/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($72.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $604.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-19 18:36 EST-0500)

Jareth Davelaar · Nov 19, 2013

ok but how will it run fsx
cause some people say intel is better then amd

ko888 · Nov 19, 2013

FSX is CPU bound. Don't get a lesser CPU.

http://jetlinesystems.com/performance.php

Jareth Davelaar · Nov 19, 2013

if you had a $700 budget what pc will you get on newegg to run fsx at high settings
cause im getting confused with this

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