5 minutes ago, ttbq1 said:

he is increasing the render scaling to 200 which means something like 8k instead of 4k...

That explains it.

Here I use Render Scaling at 100 as I have 4K TV’s. So why would I crank it up to 8K while my TV’s are 4 K…. ?

1 hour ago, GSalden said:

That explains it.

Here I use Render Scaling at 100 as I have 4K TV’s. So why would I crank it up to 8K while my TV’s are 4 K…. ?

So your visuals benefit from SSAA and look better.  All in one's eye of course, but I'd do that just because I can.  no-one else has to of course, but it IS possible if you want to utilise the cards hardware fully for a super AA'd image.

2 hours ago, GSalden said:

Why you are seeing these high amounts of VRAM I do not know.

I’m confused, I thought you indicated you have a full cockpit so no internal VC?  I’m assuming you don’t have use external view since you run a full scale cockpit?

So you run TAA=200 using two 3840 x 2160 displays … so effective pixel count is 15,360 x 8640?

1 hour ago, ttbq1 said:

he is increasing the render scaling to 200 which means something like 8k instead of 4k..

My native single display is only 3440 x 1440 so TAA = 200 is pixel count of 6800 x  2880.

All I was demonstrating is that one can exceed 32GB RAM and use 30GB VRAM.  But certainly, everyone’s configurations will vary as will RAM and VRAM usage.

2 hours ago, GSalden said:

I wrote that with everything maxed out on my system

So you were NOT running with everything maxed out since you had TAA=100 (which will not shift to SSAA).

2 hours ago, GSalden said:

So why would I crank it up to 8K while my TV’s are 4 K…. ?

Why make 8K TVs and 16K TVs?  Because they present better image quality … not really subjective, just a fact.  The closer your eye is to the display and the larger (Physical) the display, the more the need for higher resolution.

Not trying to debate want you do or don’t like nor how you have your system setup.  I was just reporting that a truly “maxed” out graphics settings can consume more than 32GB RAM and 30GB VRAM and provide sufficient FPS to enjoy flight.  I believe this came about because someone suggested or asked if 32GB RAM is enough and was simply showing that one can exceed 32GB RAM.

Not really debating personal preference, what is “good enough”, only the results from monitoring a scenario on my computer of “maxed” out settings with various DLC.  Enjoy what you enjoy, all good.

Edited July 22, 2025Jul 22 by SayAgain

Chris, another Tom’s Hardware article on the AMD 9800X3D vs. the rest.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/the-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-drops-to-an-all-time-low-pricing-the-fastest-cpu-for-gaming-goes-on-sale

But I still believe you will get more performance if you focused your money on the GPU side.

Just now, SayAgain said:

Why make 8K TVs and 16K TVs?  Because they present better image quality … not really subjective, just a fact.  The closer your eye is to the display the and the larger (Physical) the display, the more the need for higher resolution.

Not trying to debate want you do or don’t like nor how you have your system setup.  I was just reporting that a truly “maxed” out graphics settings can consume more than 32GB RAM and 30GB VRAM and provide sufficient FPS to enjoy flight.  

Not really debating personal preference, what is “good enough”, only the results from monitoring a scenario on my computer of “maxed” out settings with various DLC.  Enjoy what you enjoy, all good.

It currently is of no use to choose a 8K or 16K tv. Why would you ? There is almost no TV Channel, if any, that broadcasts in 8K.

Go outside and look into the distance, Do you see sharp edges from objects ? No, we don’t.

I even set sharpness on the 4K Sony Bravia  tv’s not to maximum as it makes it too sharp.

Regarding MS20/24 : too shatp edges are not realistic,

But everyone has his/her choice.

 

 

 

5 minutes ago, SayAgain said:

Chris, another Tom’s Hardware article on the AMD 9800X3D vs. the rest.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/the-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-drops-to-an-all-time-low-pricing-the-fastest-cpu-for-gaming-goes-on-sale

But I still believe you will get more performance if you focused your money on the GPU side.

Totally agree on this. Better a 9800X3D or 14600 + 5080

Edited July 22, 2025Jul 22 by GSalden

2 hours ago, kevinfirth said:

So your visuals benefit from SSAA and look better.

You already get SSAA with render scale of 105. No need to push that to 200...

2 hours ago, GSalden said:

Totally agree on this. Better a 9800X3D or 14600 + 5080

RTX 5080 is way outside my comfort zone as far as prices are concerned.

32 minutes ago, Christopher Low said:

RTX 5080 is way outside my comfort zone as far as prices are concerned

Did the bank robbery go south?  or is that North?

1 hour ago, Christopher Low said:

RTX 5080 is way outside my comfort zone as far as prices are concerned.

I'd suggest sticking with your 5060ti, now that some user reports are in, and ignore the 4k/8k folks.. They live on a different planet.. 😉

Just wait until that 1200 Watt RTX 6090 with 64GB and MSFS 2028

19 minutes ago, Bert Pieke said:

I'd suggest sticking with your 5060ti, now that some user reports are in, and ignore the 4k/8k folks.. They live on a different planet.. 😉

I wouldn't put it quite like that but if your monitor is 1080P a 5060ti 16GB is a good match to keep you satisfied and within your means. 

Edited July 22, 2025Jul 22 by Maxis

14 minutes ago, SayAgain said:

Just wait until that 1200 Watt RTX 6090 with 64GB and MSFS 2028

Do you have the testbed engineering sample already then Rob? 🤭