I haven't posted anything here is a long time, but thought I'd ask simmers here.

When I found myself retired in 2018, I built a computer to use for P3D, but I have now started using MSFS.  So far I really hate the camera controls, but eventually I'll figure it out.

I built a pretty good system (for it's time) with a 9700K, 32GB RAM but stuck an old GTX 1070 in the build, and running a 1080p monitor.  I can't afford to upgrade the whole system now, but wondered if I moved to a faster 1440p monitor if the 1070 could handle it or I should bite the bullet and pick up a 4070Ti super (still a cringe at the cost) or just wait until the new Blackwell cards release and just rebuild the entire machine. 

Thanks for your thoughts.

Yikes a 1440p is only going to add that much more work for that old GPU.  How far off is enough $$ to build a new system that can handle that 1440p and all that MSFS has to offer?  I can advise you with some confidence your 9700K if overclocked reasonably will work well enough with any of the NV cards that do frame generation, in other words upgrade the GPU first, and the 4070 super is a fair choice w/ its 16Gb of VRAM.  Plus, the next release of MSFS coming this year will have greatly optimized multithreading to get more life out of your 9700K.

Thanks for the advice, Noel.  I think I will just wait til next year and rebuild the computer.

Upcoming AMD RDNA 4 GPUs May Continue Using 18 Gbps GDDR6 Memory, Reports Suggest (guru3d.com)

Not competing with Nvidia on performance for gaming more price maybe. AMD like Nivida are competing in the AI GPU market.

Thanks, Raymond.  Seems to be so many rumors running around on CPU's, GPU's, etc.

I think I will just wait a while until things are clearer.

On balance, I think the 4070 super ti is a bargain and a good choice. They can be had for $750 which is $300 less than a few months ago. But in general they sell for $790 or so. I don't believe it buying the best. Settle for close to best. 4070 super ti is that.

 

Have a look at the AMD offerings. After being with NVidia for many years last year i did a rebuild of my system and for video went with the AMD 7900xt 20gig. Very happy with it. Was considerably less money than the competition. Also for cpu i chose the amd 7800x3d. Hadn't had an amd build in decades. Had it for a year now. I'm pleased with this combination. Just a suggestion to investigate if you hold off till next year doing a rebuild.

MSI no longer making AMD GPUs.

AMD cancel 8000 series GPU. 

Nvidia will now be able to charge what they like for GPUs.

AMD's gaming revenue nosedives 48%, not expected to recover until 2025 — lack of interest in RDNA 3 coupled with fewer console sales | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)

Leaker claims Nvidia plans to launch RTX 5080 before RTX 5090 — which would make perfect sense for a dual-die monster GPU | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)

Expect to find out more next month at Computex 2024.

This giant 39-inch LG Ultragear WQHD curved gaming monitor is only $999 at Amazon | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)

Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition Would Feature Compact Dual-Slot, Dual-Fan Design (guru3d.com)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is expected to get 28GB GDDR7 and 448 bit memory bus (guru3d.com)