I’m not at all good at building PC’s and won’t even attempt it. The last two I had were built by Jetline and so is this new one.

I’m gonna post the specs, will these specs allow Ultra settings? It’s already built and shipped so I can’t have them modify it.

I’m just asking what people might think about the performance.

Thanks.

Jack

Jetline Gravity GTX Series Flight Simulation PC

Windows 11 Professional Edition
Chassis: Corsair Frame 5000D ATX Mid-Tower, Black
Standard 4 Chassis Fan
Mainboard: Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite WIFI7
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (5.5GHz Boost Clock) 20-Core
CPU Cooling: 240mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler
System Memory: 64GB DDR5 SDRAM 6400MHz
Graphics Processor: 16GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080
System Power: 1000-Watt ATX 3.0 Gold-Rated Power Supply
Sound Card: High-Definition Integrated Audio
Storage Drive 1: 2TB Crucial Gen 5 Solid State Drive
Storage Drive 2: 4TB Samsung NVMe Solid State Drive
Networking: Wired High-Speed Internet Ready (2.5GbE)
Networking: Integrated 802.11be Wireless (WiFi 7) Card
 

You should be in very good shape.  My system's slightly less powerful than yours and I run all on ultra with no problems.

17 minutes ago, vp49p3 said:

You should be in very good shape.  My system's slightly less powerful than yours and I run all on ultra with no problems.

Thank you, I’m glad to hear this. I appreciate it.

Depends what your FPS goal is … “Ultra” doesn’t change a few key settings that WILL have a big impact on performance, namely “Render Scaling” … pending your monitor(s) resolution … I’m running 3440 x 1440 with Render Scaling at 200 (max value, so effectively 6880 x 2880).  This will have a huge impact on GPU load and a 5080 is going to struggle if you have everything else set to Ultra (remember “Render Scaling” is NOT a setting that is modified by using “Ultra”.

You’ll also run out of VRAM with a 5080 if you go “Ultra” at complex airports and high Render Scaling values.

Do you plan to use DLSS/FG?

Not trying to rain on your parade, but you will need to find a graphics settings that work for your desired FPS and type of flying (i.e. remote or city, small light weight aircraft or commercial complex aircraft).

Curious, why Intel?  AMD 9800X3D or series of AMD X3D CPUs will perform better, especially with a lot of AI aircraft.

1 hour ago, SayAgain said:

Depends what your FPS goal is … “Ultra” doesn’t change a few key settings that WILL have a big impact on performance, namely “Render Scaling” … pending your monitor(s) resolution … I’m running 3440 x 1440 with Render Scaling at 200 (max value, so effectively 6880 x 2880).  This will have a huge impact on GPU load and a 5080 is going to struggle if you have everything else set to Ultra (remember “Render Scaling” is NOT a setting that is modified by using “Ultra”.

You’ll also run out of VRAM with a 5080 if you go “Ultra” at complex airports and high Render Scaling values.

Do you plan to use DLSS/FG?

Not trying to rain on your parade, but you will need to find a graphics settings that work for your desired FPS and type of flying (i.e. remote or city, small light weight aircraft or commercial complex aircraft).

Curious, why Intel?  AMD 9800X3D or series of AMD X3D CPUs will perform better, especially with a lot of AI aircraft.

like what your pc specs are since the pci got is just about had its time, as you can see in my specs below, and looking around is hard enough since  there are hundreds of options to go by

4 hours ago, SayAgain said:

Depends what your FPS goal is … “Ultra” doesn’t change a few key settings that WILL have a big impact on performance, namely “Render Scaling” … pending your monitor(s) resolution … I’m running 3440 x 1440 with Render Scaling at 200 (max value, so effectively 6880 x 2880).  This will have a huge impact on GPU load and a 5080 is going to struggle if you have everything else set to Ultra (remember “Render Scaling” is NOT a setting that is modified by using “Ultra”.

You’ll also run out of VRAM with a 5080 if you go “Ultra” at complex airports and high Render Scaling values.

Do you plan to use DLSS/FG?

Not trying to rain on your parade, but you will need to find a graphics settings that work for your desired FPS and type of flying (i.e. remote or city, small light weight aircraft or commercial complex aircraft).

Curious, why Intel?  AMD 9800X3D or series of AMD X3D CPUs will perform better, especially with a lot of AI aircraft.

Thanks for your reply. You have a lot more knowledge than I do about this stuff. I hadn’t thought of an FPS goal, just a smooth flight. I only fly the PMDG’s, A2A’s and two helicopters. Not interested in anything else and I just want a smooth flight experience. I don’t use GSX or an external weather program or an ATC program.

Honestly, I have no idea what “Render Scaling” is.

Nor do I know what DLSS/FG is. I do want to fly with photogrammetry on.

Why Intel? Dunno, I trust Ken and Greg at Jetline, I’ve been buying from them for a really long time.

I’m afraid, you’ll just have to experiment with the graphics settings to get to a point where you consider it “smooth” (individual perception).  I’d recommend you keep Render Scaling at 100 to start and adjust the graphics settings as needed to get “smooth”.  If AA (the jaggied lines) is an issue, start increasing Render Scaling until it’s no longer “smooth”.

FG (frame generation) … these are “fake frames” based on prior frames and your vector.  I don’t use them as they introduce odd visual anomalies and input lag … but some people don’t mind it … it’s a trade off and only you can really decide if FG is acceptable.

I do know the folks at Jetline, don’t really understand the Intel recommendation, but it is what it is.

6 minutes ago, SayAgain said:

I’m afraid, you’ll just have to experiment with the graphics settings to get to a point where you consider it “smooth” (individual perception).  I’d recommend you keep Render Scaling at 100 to start and adjust the graphics settings as needed to get “smooth”.  If AA (the jaggied lines) is an issue, start increasing Render Scaling until it’s no longer “smooth”.

FG (frame generation) … these are “fake frames” based on prior frames and your vector.  I don’t use them as they introduce odd visual anomalies and input lag … but some people don’t mind it … it’s a trade off and only you can really decide if FG is acceptable.

I do know the folks at Jetline, don’t really understand the Intel recommendation, but it is what it is.

Thank you, I appreciate your help very much.

Intel is a strange decision in 2026 but, too late now.

FG however will be your salvation 😉

5 hours ago, St Mawgan said:

Intel is a strange decision in 2026 but, too late now.

FG however will be your salvation 😉

I don’t understand the aversion to Intel. 

33 minutes ago, Jack_Sawyer said:

I don’t understand the aversion to Intel. 

They have just been surpassed by AMD in the last few years, that's all. It will still do the job. 

1 minute ago, St Mawgan said:

They have just been surpassed by AMD in the last few years, that's all. It will still do the job. 

I see. It doesn't matter much to me as I just want to make simulated flights. I'm not familiar with all the hardware specs like a lot of guys, nothing wrong with knowing all the hardware though. I'm just different I guess.

On 2/1/2026 at 11:37 AM, Jack_Sawyer said:

I don’t understand the aversion to Intel. 

 

The top AMD performs better but the Core 9 Ultra performs a lot better now after several bios updates. There is the 200S Boost feature now, too.

Personally, I'd say you'll be perfectly happy. 

1 hour ago, martin-w said:

 

The top AMD performs better but the Core 9 Ultra performs a lot better now after several bios updates. There is the 200S Boost feature now, too.

Personally, I'd say you'll be perfectly happy. 

Thanks, so far it’s been terrific.

11 hours ago, Jack_Sawyer said:

Thanks, so far it’s been terrific.

 

Good news. Glad to hear it.

I have a system based on the same CPU part built. Had to wait for some new PSU cables, as I noticed one of the cables damaged. When I built the last PC I accidently traped a cable between case and PSU, squashing it. Works fine but I dont want issues further down the line so Im replacing with new.

No idea how I did it with the previous build but as it's an indidually sleeved cable it's small diameter. 

Edited February 3Feb 3 by martin-w