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What do you folks think about this system for P3d and FSX-SE

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Been running an Enermax Galaxy 1000 watt PSU for over 20 years. Came with enough cables for ten machines. In short you often get what you pay for, hopefully, I guess!

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I recommend spending some time shopping around for components. MicroCenter is good but I would also check Amazon and Newegg. When I built my computer 3 years ago, I purchased parts from each outlet and saved a lot of money that way. This year I am upgrading my GPU and CPU cooler and just bought a GTX 1070 on Amazon for less than $400. Prices fluctuate more dramatically than the stock market, so I would be patient.

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I have recently returned to the hobby after a 2-year hiatus, and with a fresh re-install of FSX in a brand new rig right off the shelf from Micro Center, itemized below. All is working well as I begin the process of installing the few essentials I need for my airline-heavy, VATSIM flying. Having stepped away, my add-on perspective is much different now. I no longer feel compelled to get everything people recommend. A smooth flight model is the desired goal. Nothing quite like clicking off the autopilot on short final and hand flying the aircraft to the runway with a smooth, stutter-free performance.

 

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I recommend spending some time shopping around for components. MicroCenter is good but I would also check Amazon and Newegg.

 

Agree. However the difference is if you are building it yourself or having them build it for you.  I have build several systems in the past, but none that I built myself had liquid cooling, etc. I got very competitive prices from Microcenter, including price matches on a couple of components.  The $129 they charged me to build the system was great vs the insecurity and risk of doing it myself.  If building it myself your advice would be spot on.


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