Hello,

 

It is christmas for me and my family said that I could use my giftcard for something for my computer. I know FSX:SE is very CPU dependent but my GPU is also not the best. I was wondering what I should upgrade for my computer. GPU or CPU?

 

Specs:

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K (Overclocked to 4.0 GHz)

GPU: EVGA GTX 960 ACX 2.0 2gb SuperSC (Overclocked)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hLFj99

 

Thanks!

 

For reference, I get about 12-14 FPS using the PMDG on the ground. Sometimes 10

What are the specs for your current system?

You have a decent GPU - don 't want to start a war BUT I'd get an Intel CPU that you can clock to at least 4.4. A lot will depend on what your mobo will support.

 

For what you'd spend going from a 960 to a 970, 980, 980TI or Titan - you would get a good value with the results.

 

 

Vic

I don't think my current mobo supports Intel :mad:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hLFj99

 

 

What are the specs for your current system?

FSX loves Intel. It was Intel who collaborated with MS to design FSX's multithreading capabilities.

 

A better GPU will help FSX with shadow and cloud performance, as they are all handled by the shaders.

What do you think is the best AMD CPU for FSX?

Anything with a high clock speed, as well as the biggest cache you can get.

I looked up the FX9590. 220W TDP! 

 

Cheers!

 

Luke

What do you think is the best AMD CPU for FSX?

Intel. i5 with a good overclock.

Intel. i5 with a good overclock.

AMD not Intel

What do you think is the best AMD CPU for FSX?

None of the above.

If you want to keep the MoBo FM2+, only swap CPU A10-7870k or A10-6800k.

The FX series is AM3+ need a new MoBo for that

Intel is the way to go for Flightsim , i have test FX CPU in fsx not sure of the A10 but they perform probaly as a FX 9590 if you OC to 5ghz

I have a asus Crossblade and a A10-6800k but not test it with FSX.

Hello,

 

It is christmas for me and my family said that I could use my giftcard for something for my computer. I know FSX:SE is very CPU dependent but my GPU is also not the best. I was wondering what I should upgrade for my computer. GPU or CPU?

 

Specs:

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K (Overclocked to 4.0 GHz)

GPU: EVGA GTX 960 ACX 2.0 2gb SuperSC (Overclocked)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hLFj99

 

Thanks!

 

For reference, I get about 12-14 FPS using the PMDG on the ground. Sometimes 10

Letting us know how much you have to spend would help. Hard to advise without knowing your max budget.

Looking here: http://cpuboss.com/cpus/AMD-Athlon-X4-860K-vs-AMD-A10-7850K

 

Looks like that X4 860 is about as good as it's going to get for single-core on AM2+. If you want more CPU performance, you're looking at a new motherboard as well. Might as well go Intel.

 

Sorry.

Cheers!

Luke

Letting us know how much you have to spend would help. Hard to advise without knowing your max budget.

I have about $160-$180