I want to build a machine that can handle Flight Simulator 2020 at max graphics. Is that even possible? I'm way behind the times in what hardware is available, because the last time I built my own was in 2008, so what would you recommend?
This needs reflectionBut many options are available. It would be easy to suggest a 10 thousand dollars PC, But it is not really required, depending on your expectations.
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Wow.. no support for multiple GPU? Still on DX11? Although it does seem possible to get great performance at 1080p, which is good enough.
Good articles. Thanks for the heads-up.
This is interesting. I just ordered this laptop:
So how well will it handle FS2020?
FWIW MSFS 2020 runs fine on my PC having an i5-3570K CPU (2012), RTX 2060 Super GPU and 16 GB RAM. It's best to install the game on a SSD and use use a large paging file over 16 GB unless you have more RAM. I found the game would crash on loading without having the large page file.
Last edited by Steve C; 23 Nov 2021 at 09:26.
Some things never change. My ancient laptop (see system specs) cost about the same when it was new, and runs FSX with all graphics settings maxed out. I really didn't have any interest in getting a new machine until I saw how much better FS2020 is, even at low settings. That actually looks like a viable option.
I've got those "waiting for the new computer to be delivered" blues.....
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