Best current setup for x-plane 10 on a $1500 budget

Smaze17 · Jun 1, 2014

Thought I'd start fresh by asking what are best components for running x-plane 10 on around a $1500 budget.

Also, as far as actually building the computer, how does one learn about the actual assembly process once the components are purchased?

Thanks in advance!

Spencer Maze
Santa Monica, CA

Vic 40 · Jun 1, 2014

From what i can find about system requirements would the next do good,

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($48.25 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY XLR8 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($80.71 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($467.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1484.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 16:34 EDT-0400)

Case is something that looks good that i picked,but look for that yourself.
This pc is able to overclock too,if you don't want that let me/us know.
If windows isn't necessary could you take that off the list.

For building a pc,
http://uk.hardware.info/reviews/2591/build-your-own-pc-2011-edition
there are more to be found,also always read the manuals first.

Got those system requirements from here,
http://www.x-plane.com/desktop/system-requirements/

Smaze17 · Jun 1, 2014

Vic 40 :

From what i can find about system requirements would the next do good,

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($48.25 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY XLR8 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($80.71 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($467.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1484.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 16:34 EDT-0400)

Case is something that looks good that i picked,but look for that yourself.
This pc is able to overclock too,if you don't want that let me/us know.
If windows isn't necessary could you take that off the list.

For building a pc,
http://uk.hardware.info/reviews/2591/build-your-own-pc-2011-edition
there are more to be found,also always read the manuals first.

Got those system requirements from here,
http://www.x-plane.com/desktop/system-requirements/

Wow Vic thanks so much for taking the time to post this!! It is very much appreciated

sora · Jun 2, 2014

Smaze17 :

Vic 40 :

Wow Vic thanks so much for taking the time to post this!! It is very much appreciated

Plus, overclocking this build would make it a beast.

Vic 40 · Jun 2, 2014

Glad you like it.

Maybe that others have better idea's so wait a bit for maybe better suggestions.The promo code on that gpu however ends today so keep that in mind as well.Otherwise is there this very good one,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zotac-video-card-zt7020310p
not that much more expensive.Looking at the price difference could you wait.

Also don't know when you need it,but the 4790K is about to get in the stores,about end of juli afaik,so you could wait for that if you have the time.It should be better for overclocking.It's faster at stock speed too.
You would need an Z97 motherboard with that one though like this one,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyz97killer
or
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97extreme4

VaibhavVatsyayan · Jan 17, 2015

MOBO- Asus Maximus VII Hero Z97 ATX 17500 INR
Processor- Intel I7 4790K 24500 INR
PSU- Corsair VS 650 or Better 5600 INR
GPU- Asus GTX-760 OC CU II 2GD5 18500 INR
Ram- Corsair vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz or more. 6500INR
Hard disk- WD 1Tb with 7200 RPM or Better N/A used old one.
Cabinet- Corsair Carbide Series
and Being as a Real World Pilot Too I would suggest not to put money on FSX and go for X plane 10.
Optical Drive- Whatever suits your Budget N/A used old one SATA
SSD- It's up to you if you want to use it or not. but better to go for one 500GB- Depends on brand

Runs FSX maxed out with minimum of 40 FPS and tested up to 60 FPS.
Runs X Plane with Most of The setting to High And very High very smoothly.

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