{"id":427,"date":"2023-08-26T07:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flightsimulatorsetup.com\/?p=427"},"modified":"2023-12-31T17:22:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T17:22:11","slug":"best-pc-for-microsoft-flight-simulator-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flightsimulatorsetup.com\/best-pc-for-microsoft-flight-simulator-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Gaming PC for Flight Simulator 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When Microsoft released its master-piece Flight Simulator in 2020, it blew away everyone with its graphics- simmers, critics, and most importantly, computers. Due to the lack of optimization, even the heavy rigs boosting the best graphic cards<\/a> found it difficult at the highest settings. With the passage of time, things have improved and the game has undergone hardware optimizations and chips are more powerful than they were ever. But one thing has not changed, however, is that you will still need a powerful rig as obvious by the system requirements mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

System Requirements<\/strong><\/td>Minimum<\/strong><\/td>Recommended<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
CPU<\/td>Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200<\/td>Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better<\/td><\/tr>
RAM<\/td>8 GB<\/td>16 GB<\/td><\/tr>
Video Card<\/td>Radeon RX 570 or GeForce GTX 770<\/td>Radeon RX 590 or GeForce GTX 970<\/td><\/tr>
Video RAM<\/td>2 GB<\/td>4 GB<\/td><\/tr>
Storage<\/td>150 GB<\/td>150 GB<\/td><\/tr>
Operating System<\/td>Windows 10 64-bit<\/td>Windows 10 64-bit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning to purchase, you can opt for either pre-built or custom options. Traditionally pre-built PCs have had the advantage of convenience as compared to custom PC\u2019s flexibility and cost-effectiveness. The cost difference, however, has diluted over the last couple of years owing to the covid-induced chip shortage<\/a>. So in 2023, the lack of technical savvy or patience isn\u2019t the only reason to opt for a pre-build PC; some pre-built PCs are actually cheaper than their custom-built counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying a pre-built PC may be more convenient than going DIY but it is hardly a trivial affair. With hundreds of models and thousands of configurations available, the process of scouring the internet for the right rig is like finding a needle in the haystack. We have got you covered though. With our expertise and experience, we have compiled a list of the best pre-built computers for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 so you don\u2019t have to go through the trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Laptops are covered in a separate post!<\/h4>

The following guide covers up desktop computers for MSFS 2020. If you are looking for a laptop then you may check out another post we have covered: Best Gaming Laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020<\/a> <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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