February 20, 20224 yr Hello, Sorry for yet another new PC post, but I'm a bit bewildered by choice and would really appreciate your thoughts on the two options below: Option 1: Processor AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU ( 3.8GHz Base Up to 4.8GHz Boost)Graphics MSI NVIDIA GeForce Gaming Trio Z RTX 3080 10GB GDDR6X Graphics CardMemory 32GB Standard DDR4 3000MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (2 x 16GB)Storage 1TB NVMe PCIE Solid-State Drive Option 2: Processor Intel Core i7 12700K 12 Core Overclockable CPU (5GHz Boost, 25MB Cache)Graphics MSI NVIDIA GeForce Gaming Trio Z RTX 3080 10GB GDDR6X Graphics CardMemory 32GB Standard DDR5 4800MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (2 x 16GB)Storage 2TB NVMe PCIE Solid-State Drive They're roughly the same price so I'm not sure which would give me the best overall performance and longevity for Flight Simulator. I am also a bit of an FSX hold out for some aircraft I still enjoy (like the PMDG J41) so I want something that would be best for that too. What I'm particularly keen for are thoughts on whether I would be better off with AMD or Intel and any particular pitfalls to watch out for when buying either. Also, if there is any particular weakness in either setup you would recommend addressing. Thanks in advance!
February 20, 20224 yr If your main use is flight simming, the Intel is probably your better bet since you also want to run FSX, which loves fast single core speed. The 12700K is also somewhat future-proofed since it's compatible with DDR5 RAM. Also, that 3000 MHz RAM is not fast enough to make the AMD chip sing. However, the 12700K will run hot since Intels tend to draw more power than alleged in the specs to give them that 'up to 5+ GHz' speeds that the AMD chips can't easily match. As a fan of AMD, I may upgrade to the 5900X (or 5800X3D, when available). More real cores, much more L3 cache and high IPC, makes it great for flight simming in P3D. AMD Ryzen 5800X3D; MSI RTX 3080 Ti ; 32GB Corsair 3200 MHz; ASUS VG35VQ 35" (3440 x 1440) Fulcrum One yoke; Thrustmaster TCA Captain Pack Airbus edition; MFG Crosswind rudder pedals; miniCockpit FCU; CPFlight MCP 737; Logitech FIP x3; TrackIR MSFS; Fenix A320; A2A PA-24; HPG H145; PMDG 737-600; AIG; RealTraffic; PSXTraffic; FSiPanel; REX AccuSeason Adv; FSDT GSX Pro; FS2Crew RAAS Pro; FS-ATC Chatter
February 21, 20224 yr 8 hours ago, mikebagwell said: Also, if there is any particular weakness in either setup you would recommend addressing. 1 hour ago, F737NG said: However, the 12700K will run hot since Intels tend to draw more power than alleged in the specs to give them that 'up to 5+ GHz' speeds that the AMD chips can't easily match. Not enough information! Heat! Cooling? Is the same case and fan setup used for both systems? Or is one superior in that regard? Does either or both include liquid cooling? What MOB is in each? How about the PSU, mfr/product line (quality level), watt specs? Edited February 21, 20224 yr by fppilot Frank Patton Corsair 5000D Airflow Case; MSI B650 Tomahawk MOB; Ryzen 7 7800 X3D CPU; ASUS RTX 4080 Super; NZXT 360mm liquid cooler; Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM; RMX850X Gold PSU;; ASUS VG289 4K 27" Display; Honeycomb Alpha & Bravo, Crosswind 3's w/dampener. Former USAF meteorologist & ground weather school instructor. AOPA Member #07379126 "I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that is in me." - John Deere
February 21, 20224 yr Author Thanks for the replies so far. It's looking like I will want to go for the Intel option, but perhaps look at more cooling. The detailed specs for each are here: Option 1: https://wired2fire.co.uk/product/sim-x-valkyrie-microsoft-flight-sim-pc/ Option 2: https://wired2fire.co.uk/product/sim-x-15-ultra-high-end-flight-sim-pc/ Thanks again!
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