Should I Upgrade My PC for Microsoft Flight Sim 2024? My Honest Advice

In this video, I discuss whether it's the right time to upgrade your PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, launching on November 19th. I'll cover key hardware specs, performance improvements like faster load times and enhanced graphics, and provide tips on what to expect. With changes like cloud gaming and multi-threaded CPU support, upgrading may not be necessary just yet. I also share insights on VR performance, ideal specs, and whether to invest in more RAM or a new GPU. If you're considering upgrading, watch the full video for my recommendations and tips for getting the most out of the new sim!

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INTRO 00:00
RADAR CONTACT 00:20
EXPECT SOFTWARE IMPROVEMENTS 00:38
QUICK ANSWER 01:13
VR HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS 01:45
DO YOU NEED 64GB RAM 02:33
INTERNET SPEED 03:13
MULTITHREADED SUPPORT03:53
3 TOP TIPS - 1 WAIT AND SEE 05:03
2 - WAITCH BLACK FRIDAY SALES 05:42
3 - GPU ADVICE BUY/SELL 06:00
SVEN SAYS GO AMD 07:18
JUST WAIT AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF 07:50
MICROSOFT SETTINGS SIMULATOR TESTER 08:19
MY PLAN OF ATTACK 08:38
PCL - MSFS OFFICIAL HEADSET 08:57
HOW TO SEE YOUR HARDWARE IN VR 09:13

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[kovo]

Hello. A real person with real PC specs here. I was lucky to get access to MSFS 2024 during the alpha weekend. I am "rocking" i7 8700, 32GB and RTX 3070. Non VR performance was good, no issues. Loading times excellent (on my 1Gb internet connection). I am using Quest 2 for my MSFS 2020 VR . There is a lot of room for improvement there but there are some good days depending on Windows 11 and NVIDIA driver updates . If non-VR MSFS 2024 is any indication I should be safe for next 2 years. I will definitely upgrade my PC during 2026/27 season.
Forgot to mention, I preordered 2024. :-)

[transporttechs]

Thanks for the info! Thanks for the control outside too!

[iamthefatstig]

Probably the clearest explaination out there! Subbed, looking forward to cruising through your back catalog.

[bryanpascual]

I'm building an AMD gaming/productivity PC with Ryzen 9700X, 32GB RAM, RX 7800XT on a 3440 x 1440p ultrawide. I can't wait to start my career in MSFS 2024!

[LimitlessHorizonVRSimrigs]

Just subscribed mate, how have the YouTube God not served me up any of your content yet, so glad to be here now :) This video is timely, as the newFS2024 might finally change the landscape for needing such powerful hardware, although the VR side of things is always a wild card. Great video mate.

[dealwolfstriked]

So happy that as a 1440p single screen player who does not stream my game I am good for now with my 3080/5800X3D/32gb ram. Rare for a new bunch of games to appear and still be good with a few yrs old system.

[thecorporatepilotdad]

I am running an i9, 14900K, and a 4090 and cannot wait to see MSFS 2024 in my Rift S. Seems like it’s time to upgrade the Rift S to go along with the PC upgrade.

[simpo]

If 2020 worked fine for you, 2024 will perform just as well if not better with MT. You don't need to upgrade.

[PaulNewman-fi]

Hopefully my 3080 RTX 10GB will be able to handle MSFS 2024!

[brandonchappell]

I noticed on my 3090 that at least now my usage went from 40-60% in fs20 to 100% in fs24, runs much nicer now. Still had numerous crashes and stutters but was tech alpha so not including that for now

[sergiocivetta]

Excellent advice. I’ll be holding on upgrades until later in Q1’25

[gizmodrives]

Let's hope as a minum in this new sim you can achieve a stable 90 fps with no reprojection or dlss. Il take that over better lighting any day. All we really need is stability and clarity. Other visual glamour is irrelevant to us atm until we can run it cleanly at 90 fps

[Hrshgn]

Very sound advice. We are in the worst period possible to buy. But the next few weeks will be all the more interesting!

[julianhall]

I'm really hoping the multi threading and ram management, plus VR being built into 2024 native will help. Fast internet to get the best out of it as with 2020.

[imacmill]

A cautionary tale for current and prospective Meta Quest VR headset owners (for sim'ing or gaming):

I'm on day 21 of Meta holding my Quest headsets hostage. I've been using Oculus/Quest devices from the day they started making them (10 years ago?), and I have not been required to give my date of birth to Meta in all this time. But they recently demanded my DOB under threat of disabling my Quests, and they made good on that threat 21 days ago. Meta can metaphorically brick your headsets, any time they want, and for any reason they want, and you will have no defense against it.

Conclusion: Think carefully before you BUY anything from Meta; The thing you BUY will not be yours.

[trekkerj]

I was able to pick up a 9800x3d. With all the shortages, I set an alert on Newegg, and happened to actually be able to check out. I am still not sure what I’m doing with it. I have a 10900k with a 3090. I guess I’ll see how it runs there. But I would like to do vr in 2024. So I have the cpu secured in case I want to build a new machine (the gpu decision is harder—get something now or wait until next year)

[phillea]

Thanks Jose, great videos, I have subscribed, I'm new to flight Sims, I just find Aerofly fs4 easy to use in vr, but I will purchase msfs 24, best regards

[mr.horseshoe]

Upgraded my ancient pc to a 7800X3D and 4080 Super. The difference is crazy 😮

[airsheep]

Im building a new pc for 2024 vr, with AMD 7800x3d (or 9800x3d-will see), 64gb ddr5, and keep my 4090 of course. Currently I have a 9700k and HP Reverb, later I want to replace it with a Pimax Cristal Light. As I see from your video the graphics + cpu usage is improved & optimized so I hope this pc will handle MSFS well.

[eracer]

I upgraded my 5800X3D to a 7950X3D. With Process Lasso properly configured it's a fantastic gaming CPU. I'm going to hold on to my 3090 Ti 24GB GPU for a while.