I'd spend the extra on a GTX 780 if not a 970 or 980

And that Memory is slow! You should get 2400mhz at CL9

For FSX or P3D you only need 8GB 2 x 4GB

Well no more Windows 8 for me. Just got back from Micro Center. They're building a new computer for me with Windows 7, 64 bit . An i7-4790k , 1 TB. Whatever I get in three days when it's built has to be better than what I had.He seemed to be familiar with FSX. Below is a list of parts. If anyone sees an improvement to be made, let me know so it can be changed.

intel core i7-4790k

crucial 16 GB 8x2 D3 1600 DIMM

ASUS z97 -AR ATX 1150

WD 1 TB 3.5 Mainstrm HD 7200

Thermalta Versa H22 SE BLK MT

MS OEM WIN 7 Home PR 64 BIT SP1

TPLINK 300 MBPS WRLS N PCIE AD

EVGA 500 W 80 + B ATX PSU

IPSG LG 24X DVDRW SATA OEM

ASUS COMP GTX7600C 2 GB DDHDP P

BSC ASY Computer Assembly

Total cost a little over $ 1,200.  Thanks for the ideas guys, like i said, if there's something in the list that is wrong , letr me know.

 

 

So much for the budget! If you're going to spend $1200, I would do more shopping. There are better deals to be had.

So much for the budget! If you're going to spend $1200, I would do more shopping. There are better deals to be had.

+1

I7 4790k made good choice for CPU and better sometimes when spending over $1000 have someone at a store build it and get warranty. A Nick guide great but it not realty of most users to blow $2500 to $5000 on desktop. I7 4790k be good till 2020 with fsx and most software.

try cyberpowerpc.com  I have had good luck with them in the past, for around that price to $1,500 you can get a great system for FSX.

I'd spend the extra on a GTX 780 if not a 970 or 980

And that Memory is slow! You should get 2400mhz at CL9

For FSX or P3D you only need 8GB 2 x 4GB

+1  

Though if you have a very good CPU, a GTX 770 work well.  I concur with others, better deals are out there.

Components are close to the mark, but as others have mentioned, 8 GB of faster memory, and a GTX 770 or 780 video card would be optimal for your i7-4790k processor, which is a sweet processor by the way.  For my money, I would go with the EVGA 750 W power supply, as the 500 W is marginal for these components.  You could go with a Solid State Drive if you want the rig to run amazingly quiet and everything load instantly, but that would add another $200 to your build budget.

 

I recently built a similar rig, and I am very pleased with results.  I find that Microcenter and Newegg tend to have the best prices and inventories.  If you are looking for savings from the $1,200 quoted, your best bet is to buy the components from Microcenter and build it yourself.  It really is not that difficult at all, if you are just  a little handy and adventurous.  The trickiest part is attaching the cooler to the processor, while the rest of the process is mostly snapping/screwing in components and connecting cables.  Actually, it's fun, as you feel like you are putting together a living organism and can take even greater satisfaction in selecting great components and seeing it all come together.  If you're not into the adventure of building it, the $1,200 quote is not that bad, considering the rig (with suggested enhancements) is far superior to anything you would find for that money preassembled by Dell or HP, etc.

Here is the memory you want:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231638&cm_re=gskill-_-20-231-638-_-Product