Dell XPS Desktop

[jmdriskell 178]

I'm thinking about getting a new Dell XPS to replace my 11 year old Dell XPS 8500.  The new configuration would contain a i7-12700K cpu, 16 gb of ram, a NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti 8gb GDDR6, LHR video card and a 1 Tb SSD.  I'd add a second 1 Tb SSD.  I've thought about building a machine but really don't want the hassle.

Will this support MSFS adequately?

Thanks in advance.

Jim Driskell

[bugbee 26]

My computer is like that only with the i-12600k, 16 gigs and 3060ti
I was running 1080p with all the AIG, and real traffic, but now running 1440 p and
with the Antonov An-225 it is using almost all the gpu memory. If you get a new Dell 
be sure to get some discount, I have been buying Dell for years but the newsletter 10% discount signup from Forbes.com worked last year when I bought new. Hope this helps. Also you should get the larger power supply or you won't beable to upgrade your GPU.

Edited March 14, 2023 by bugbee

[odourboy 1,290]

I would strongly recommend going to an RTX 4 series GPU. 

[jmdriskell 178]

Thanks for the responses.  Yes the RTX 4 series would be better but I'm trying to minimize the costs.  Bugbee, your experience sounds good.

Jim

[YukonPete 594]

Don't buy Dell. You will get better value building your own. It's not rocket science. Lots of YouTube clips that will show you how easy it really is.