Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

[JUNI0R]

Also, what are the odds of PCspecialist doing black friday deals...?

100%. They released their deals this morning, although sitting at £1,100 and £1,200, they don't seem to be quite the calibre of machine you're looking at sadly

https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/desktop-pcs/blackfriday/

 

[sck451]

Thank you. Would you ever consider three curved monitors as I see ASU’s to 32” curved ones. And am I right in thinking to get above 60hz need to use display port? If the 3080 then it has 3dp with just one remaining hdmi?

You can use later generations of HDMI for more than 60Hz, especially at 1440p. But the 3080 has three display port outputs, which is all you need.

I think three curved monitors would look a little weird and have poor viewing angles, while the 32" displays may be a touch large for that resolution. 27" is the ideal for a 1440p display.

 

[DaveExp]

Thanks for your help, esp JUNIOR and SCK451. I have come to this spec below, as Junior's case doesn't seem to come up, and I realised I need a dvd drive to install the game! I am still really undecided about the monitors, I think I need to see the G9 in action.

Case
COOLERMASTER MASTERBOX K500 ARGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® STRIX B550-F GAMING (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
12GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 Ti - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 520 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 5000MB/R, 2500MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2500MB/sW)
External DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
8x Slim USB 2.0 External DVD-RW
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 14 to 16 working days
Price: £2,684.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/HG4TVD6C2A/

 

[3qtrsamericano]

Their Black Friday deals seems to be centered around pre-built systems from what I've seen online today.

 

[DaveExp]

Thanks for all your help, ordered today

 

[Scott]

I would probably have opted for the 5900X, X570 motherboard and 1000W RMX PSU. I would definitely have gone for the H115i but the 100 should do the job reasonably well too.

I definitely wouldn't have opted for that case though, I've never been a fan of it. Choices are thin on the ground though so everything I would tend to choose bumps the price up.

I'm sure it'll do a fine job though, miles better than what you currently have.

For the display, it would have to be the G9 for me. It has such presence and with FS2020 it would look absolutely stunning. With 1920 pixels high you're just not getting the proper depth. Even the 3080Ti wouldn't run 3x4k screens in a playable fashion.

Have you considered VR?

 

[nemsta]

@DaveExp have you considered flying in VR? It takes the experience to another level and you don't need 3 monitors anymore.

 

[SpyderTracks]

@DaveExp have you considered flying in VR? It takes the experience to another level and you don't need 3 monitors anymore.

VR is pretty exceptional.

 

[DaveExp]

One last question on the G9 as I can’t understand the differences, is this one the one to go for as it’s on a Black Friday deal

Deal of the day: Samsung Odyssey G9 LC49G95TSSRXXU 49" 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor - 240hz, 1ms, 1440p QHD, Gsync, QLED, HDMI, Displayport, USB https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08WXGK8S1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_dl_13CCMGRP5F7TST4BWEK8

 

[DaveExp]

@DaveExp have you considered flying in VR? It takes the experience to another level and you don't need 3 monitors anymore.

I haven’t at all really, is it an expensive option, and do you just need a headset and the great pc?

 

[DaveExp]

I would probably have opted for the 5900X, X570 motherboard and 1000W RMX PSU. I would definitely have gone for the H115i but the 100 should do the job reasonably well too.

I definitely wouldn't have opted for that case though, I've never been a fan of it. Choices are thin on the ground though so everything I would tend to choose bumps the price up.

I'm sure it'll do a fine job though, miles better than what you currently have.

For the display, it would have to be the G9 for me. It has such presence and with FS2020 it would look absolutely stunning. With 1920 pixels high you're just not getting the proper depth. Even the 3080Ti wouldn't run 3x4k screens in a playable fashion.

Have you considered VR?

Really appreciate the feedback, I’m not really fussed at all about the case as I will never see it, also glad you agree on the g9 just looks pricey for what I see as just two monitors. Maybe I just have no experience of just how much better graphics can look.

 

[mihaiz1979]

I haven’t at all really, is it an expensive option, and do you just need a headset and the great pc?

To be honest I'm building a PC similar to yours for MFS for VR, I have the headset but I can't afford the computer. In Italy, where I live, a quest 2 120 GB is like 350 euro. Search some videos on youtube with MFS in VR, it might change your mind and save you some money with a expensive monitor.

 

[AgentCooper]

Another immersive and considerably cheaper option would be to consider a head tracking kit. I use the TrackHat Clip with a 34 inch 1440p monitor for Truck Sim and it’s pretty immense.

 

[Scott]

Really appreciate the feedback, I’m not really fussed at all about the case as I will never see it, also glad you agree on the g9 just looks pricey for what I see as just two monitors. Maybe I just have no experience of just how much better graphics can look.

Being fussed about the looks of the case wasn't what I meant. It's not a brilliant design for airflow and to get a decent level of airflow it makes a bit of noise through that weird front.

Youre in one of these really awkward positions where if the world wasn't the way it was right now you could have it all for your budget.... but as things stand you're a little bit short of perfection (all my opinion)

Vr for FS2020 needs the Index VR to do properly, but to get warmed up the Quest 2 is the best bang for your buck. It'll give you wireless VR with some tweaking and a software purchase (Virtual Desktop)

Keep an eye on the G9 over the next 7 days. If you see it under £999 that it's at just now.... jump on it.