Which CPU for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 ?

[chris2036]

Hello, so im planning on building a gaming PC only for the new flight sim, since I don't own a PC with those kinda specs yet.

Here are the components I've chosen so far:

Mainboard MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS

CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-10700K, (???????) 

RAM: G.Skill DIMM 32 GB DDR4-3200 

graphic card: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER WINDFORCE OC 8G

Power supply: Corsair TX650M

SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1 TB

Now to my question: Im trying to play the simulator with the highest possible settings, so I really need a good CPU. Ive heard that Ryzen is close to or even better than Intel but cheaper. On the Intel side I would either choose a i7 9700k or the i7 10700k or the i7 9700x. If I were to pick Ryzen, I would take the Ryzen 7 3800x or something like that.

Overall the CPU really shouldn't cost more than 400€

Im glad if someone could help me thanks

[Haro]

don't consider the 9700k, as it's on a platform that won't be updated, and is dead in a way. 

as for comet lake or zen 2, im not sure when flight simulator will come out but iirc it's later down the line this year, so wait for zen 3 which should be in Q3/Q4 of this year and check what it has to offer. 

10 hours ago, chris2036 said:

, I would take the Ryzen 7 3800x

3700x does the same thing and is generally cheaper. 

[Applefreak]

A R7 3700X on B550 or X570 with 64 GB Ram, a GTX 2080 Ti and at least 1 TB NVME PCI Gen3 storage.

Basically go balls to the wall with it. You can also go Intel and waste more money but I am guessing the game will be optimized for 6 or more cores and will mostly rely on fast storage and lots of VRAM.

[chris2036]

ok so ryzen it is. The game is released on 18th of August. Any affordable cpus coming out by then or can I might as well buy one now?

 

BTW: Im not very experienced in computers, I know the components and what they do but thats about it...

[Kilrah]

11 minutes ago, TofuHaroto said:

im not sure when flight simulator will come out but iirc it's later down the line this year

In 2 weeks.

 

Gonna by hard to know exactly what's needed until then and whether it might make use of the additional cores of a Ryzen or if it prefers Intel in some way. But as with all FSes it'll likely be "the best you can get".. Should probably wait for reviews to decide.

[Haro]

10 hours ago, Kilrah said:

But as with all FSes it'll likely be "the best you can get".

afaik, at least from what i have heard, 8 cores is fine, i don't keep up with it so i could be wrong. 

 

10 hours ago, chris2036 said:

Any affordable cpus coming out by then or can I might as well buy one now?

we don't know how demanding the game will be, just wait and check, and if possible wait for zen 3. 

[chris2036]

is the Zen3 in the price range of a 3800x ?

[PlayStation 2]

1 minute ago, TofuHaroto said:

we don't know how demanding the game will be, just wait and check, and if possible wait for zen 3. 

If the Digital Foundry video is of any indication, it's gonna rape whatever hardware it can get its hands on when maxed out.

 

[Haro]

10 hours ago, chris2036 said:

is the Zen3

zen 3 is ryzen 4000, but yea if possible wait for zen 3, which should be better, as for price, we don't really know sadly, but i would assume it'll be a little more expensive.

 

10 hours ago, handymanshandle said:

, it's gonna rape whatever hardware it can get its hands on when maxed out.

yea..that looks relatively demanding holy crap. 

 

10 hours ago, chris2036 said:

oh and how can I quote someone ?

use the little pointing arrow to quote people. 

Edited August 2, 2020 by TofuHaroto

[chris2036]

it sure as hell will, but still im trying to make it work with 2350 dollars (2000 euros)

 

oh and how can I quote someone ?

 

[PlayStation 2]

Just now, chris2036 said:

oh and how can I quote someone ?

Little quote button on the bottom of someone's post will let you quote someone.

[Applefreak]

I'd wait for proper reviews of the game. I'd bet a lot of tech channels will bench that game if it really is that demanding.

Me personally, I am waiting on Zen 3 and the 3000 series GPUs, also need to get a new joystick or yoke with some pedals, the old stuff doesn't work with 64 bit windows.

[chris2036]

1 minute ago, Applefreak said:

I'd wait for proper reviews of the game. I'd bet a lot of tech channels will bench that game if it really is that demanding.

Me personally, I am waiting on Zen 3 and the 3000 series GPUs, also need to get a new joystick or yoke with some pedals, the old stuff doesn't work with 64 bit windows.

 

 

yes, In about a month we'll know for sure, until than I can start saving my pennies. Maybe I'll order a few basic things like the cover or the power supply until then

[chris2036]

4 minutes ago, Applefreak said:

also need to get a new joystick or yoke with some pedals, the old stuff doesn't work with 64 bit windows.

Check out the Thrustmaster TCA series, thats what im gonna buy.

[Applefreak]

@chris2036 Yes, very nice. Love the color.

[chris2036]

1 minute ago, Applefreak said:

@chris2036 Yes, very nice. Love the color.

I agree, its a cooperation between thrustmaster and Airbus, so the feeling will probably be realistic too 

[Kilrah]

I've finally preordered it now that upcoming VR support was officially announced.

[chris2036]

28 minutes ago, Kilrah said:

I've finally preordered it now that upcoming VR support was officially announced.

awesome, I'll start ordering the parts of my computer now, except the mainboard, CPU and graphic card

 

Also, If I plan to build the PC myself, are the cables included in the case or mainboard or do I need to buy them separately?

[Kilrah]

You should have everything you need with the components.

[midibear]

On 8/2/2020 at 11:49 AM, TofuHaroto said:

don't consider the 9700k, as it's on a platform that won't be updated, and is dead in a way. 

as for comet lake or zen 2, im not sure when flight simulator will come out but iirc it's later down the line this year, so wait for zen 3 which should be in Q3/Q4 of this year and check what it has to offer. 

3700x does the same thing and is generally cheaper. 

Why not choose 3900X when it come with a CPU fan (not great but ok fan and save $$$)?