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// PC buying guide

PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Microsoft publishes minimum, recommended and ideal tiers, including 32 GB RAM at the recommended tier.

Documented noindex draft: requirements and configurations are sourced, but the page publishes no FPS without applicable evidence.

Published
Verified
Type
Data-based recommendation

Resolved intent

Large airports, traffic, add-ons and VR materially change the workload.

Three configuration levels

These tiers qualify a compatibility envelope from official requirements. They do not promise a frame rate.

Economy configuration€800 balanced 1080p/1440p build1080p · AMD Ryzen 5 7600 · AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GBView allocation
Balanced configuration€1,200 upgrade-friendly 1440p build1440p · AMD Ryzen 7 7700 · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070View allocation
Performance configuration€1,800 high-end 1440p/4K build4K · AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TiView allocation

Economy configuration

Build-it-yourself configuration

€800 balanced 1080p/1440p build

An estimate of the components needed to assemble a PC suited to this performance level yourself.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Graphics card
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 Go
Memory
32 Go DDR5
Storage
SSD NVMe 1 To

Estimated total: €800

View the detailed allocation

Reference configuration

Reference configuration

This configuration is the reference used to select the prebuilt PCs listed below. It may differ from the build-it-yourself configuration.

Processor
Core i7-14700F
Graphics card
RTX 5070
Memory
32 Go
Storage
1 To

Indicative budget for this level: €800 · 1080p

Matching prebuilt PCs

PCs are selected automatically from their processor, graphics card, memory, storage, price and availability. A close configuration may differ from the reference configuration on some components.

The gap is measured against the BUILD budget, which covers components only. A machine sold prebuilt also includes the case, assembly, operating system, warranty and the retailer margin: a positive gap is therefore expected, and does not mean the machine is overpriced.

Exact matches

Exact match

NZXT Player Two
  • RTX 5070
  • Core i7-14700F
  • 32 GB DDR5
  • 1 TB

1,799 €€999 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Matches the reference configuration according to Nexus Gaming compatibility criteria.

View detailsSimilar configurations

Close configurations

Close configuration

Megaport PC Gamer RTX 5070
  • RTX 5070
  • Core i7-12700F
  • 32 GB DDR4
  • 1 TB

1,399 €€599 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Differences from the reference configuration

  • Processeur différent : Core i7-12700F au lieu de Core i7-14700F
View detailsSimilar configurations

Gaming laptop alternatives

An RTX 5070 Laptop does not necessarily deliver the same performance as a desktop RTX 5070. Performance depends notably on the TGP set by the manufacturer.

Laptop equivalent

Acer Nitro V 15
  • RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Core i5-13420H
  • 16 GB DDR5
  • 512 GB

999 €€199 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Differences from the reference configuration

  • GPU portable : RTX 5050 Laptop, et non RTX 5070 de bureau
  • Mémoire inférieure : 16 Go au lieu de 32 Go
  • Stockage inférieur : 512 Go au lieu de 1 To
  • Équivalence portable indicative — TGP non documenté.
View detailsView offer

Laptop equivalent

ASUS V16
  • RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
  • Core i5-13420H
  • 16 GB DDR5
  • 512 GB

799 €€1 under the build budget

Differences from the reference configuration

  • GPU portable : RTX 4050 Laptop, et non RTX 5070 de bureau
  • Mémoire inférieure : 16 Go au lieu de 32 Go
  • Stockage inférieur : 512 Go au lieu de 1 To
  • Équivalence portable indicative — TGP non documenté.
View detailsSimilar configurations

Laptop equivalent

Gigabyte G6 KF
  • RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
  • Core i7-13620H
  • 16 GB DDR5
  • 1 TB

949 €€149 over the build budget

Differences from the reference configuration

  • GPU portable : RTX 4060 Laptop, et non RTX 5070 de bureau
  • Mémoire inférieure : 16 Go au lieu de 32 Go
  • Équivalence portable indicative — TGP non documenté.
View detailsSimilar configurations

Balanced configuration

Build-it-yourself configuration

€1,200 upgrade-friendly 1440p build

An estimate of the components needed to assemble a PC suited to this performance level yourself.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Memory
32 Go DDR5
Storage
SSD NVMe 2 To

Estimated total: €1200

View the detailed allocation

Reference configuration

Reference configuration

This configuration is the reference used to select the prebuilt PCs listed below. It may differ from the build-it-yourself configuration.

Processor
Core Ultra 7 265F
Graphics card
RTX 5070 Ti
Memory
32 Go
Storage
1 To

Indicative budget for this level: €1200 · 1440p

Matching prebuilt PCs

PCs are selected automatically from their processor, graphics card, memory, storage, price and availability. A close configuration may differ from the reference configuration on some components.

The gap is measured against the BUILD budget, which covers components only. A machine sold prebuilt also includes the case, assembly, operating system, warranty and the retailer margin: a positive gap is therefore expected, and does not mean the machine is overpriced.

Exact matches

Exact match

Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250
  • RTX 5070 TI
  • Core Ultra 7 265F
  • 32 GB DDR5
  • 1 TB

2,499 €€1299 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Matches the reference configuration according to Nexus Gaming compatibility criteria.

View detailsSimilar configurations

Close configurations

Close configuration

HP OMEN 35L
  • RTX 5070 TI
  • Ryzen 7 8700F
  • 32 GB DDR5
  • 1 TB

1,899 €€699 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Differences from the reference configuration

  • Processeur différent : Ryzen 7 8700F au lieu de Core Ultra 7 265F
View detailsSimilar configurations

Close configuration

Sedatech PC Gamer UCCA828I1I1HF
  • RTX 5070 TI
  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8x4.7GHz (max 5.2GHz)
  • 32 GB
  • 2 TB

Amazon price not availableAmazon price not available: budget gap cannot be calculated

Price checked on 30/07/2026

Differences from the reference configuration

  • Processeur différent : Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8x4.7GHz (max 5.2GHz) au lieu de Core Ultra 7 265F
  • Stockage supérieur : 2 To au lieu de 1 To
View detailsSimilar configurations

Close configuration

Sedatech PC Gamer UCCA831I1I1HF
  • RTX 5070 TI
  • Ryzen 9 9900X 12x4.4GHz (max 5.6GHz)
  • 32 GB
  • 2 TB

Amazon price not availableAmazon price not available: budget gap cannot be calculated

Price checked on 30/07/2026

Differences from the reference configuration

  • Processeur différent : Ryzen 9 9900X 12x4.4GHz (max 5.6GHz) au lieu de Core Ultra 7 265F
  • Stockage supérieur : 2 To au lieu de 1 To
View detailsSimilar configurations

Gaming laptop alternatives

An RTX 5070 Laptop does not necessarily deliver the same performance as a desktop RTX 5070. Performance depends notably on the TGP set by the manufacturer.

Laptop equivalent

Acer Nitro 16
  • RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Ryzen 7 8845HS
  • 16 GB DDR5
  • 1 TB

1,249 €€49 over the build budget

Differences from the reference configuration

  • GPU portable : RTX 4070 Laptop, et non RTX 5070 Ti de bureau
  • Mémoire inférieure : 16 Go au lieu de 32 Go
  • Équivalence portable indicative — TGP non documenté.
View detailsSimilar configurations

Laptop equivalent

ASUS ROG Strix G16
  • RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • Core i7-13650HX
  • 16 GB DDR5
  • 1 TB

1,699 €€499 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Differences from the reference configuration

  • GPU portable : RTX 4070 Laptop, et non RTX 5070 Ti de bureau
  • Mémoire inférieure : 16 Go au lieu de 32 Go
  • Équivalence portable indicative — TGP non documenté.
View detailsSimilar configurations

Laptop equivalent

ASUS TUF Gaming F16
  • RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
  • Core i7-13650HX
  • 16 GB DDR5
  • 512 GB

999 €€201 under the build budget

Differences from the reference configuration

  • GPU portable : RTX 4060 Laptop, et non RTX 5070 Ti de bureau
  • Mémoire inférieure : 16 Go au lieu de 32 Go
  • Stockage inférieur : 512 Go au lieu de 1 To
  • Équivalence portable indicative — TGP non documenté.
View detailsSimilar configurations

Performance configuration

Build-it-yourself configuration

€1,800 high-end 1440p/4K build

An estimate of the components needed to assemble a PC suited to this performance level yourself.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Memory
32 Go DDR5
Storage
SSD NVMe 2 To

Estimated total: €1800

View the detailed allocation

Reference configuration

Reference configuration

This configuration is the reference used to select the prebuilt PCs listed below. It may differ from the build-it-yourself configuration.

Processor
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Graphics card
RTX 5080
Memory
32 Go
Storage
2 To

Indicative budget for this level: €1800 · 4K

Matching prebuilt PCs

PCs are selected automatically from their processor, graphics card, memory, storage, price and availability. A close configuration may differ from the reference configuration on some components.

The gap is measured against the BUILD budget, which covers components only. A machine sold prebuilt also includes the case, assembly, operating system, warranty and the retailer margin: a positive gap is therefore expected, and does not mean the machine is overpriced.

Exact matches

Exact match

Sedatech PC Gamer UCCC960I1I1HF
  • RTX 5080
  • Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16x4.3GHz (max 5.7GHz)
  • 32 GB
  • 2 TB

Amazon price not availableAmazon price not available: budget gap cannot be calculated

Price checked on 30/07/2026

Matches the reference configuration according to Nexus Gaming compatibility criteria.

View detailsSimilar configurations

Close configurations

Close configuration

Corsair One i500
  • RTX 5080
  • Core Ultra 9 285K
  • 64 GB DDR5
  • 2 TB

3,699 €€1899 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Differences from the reference configuration

  • Processeur différent : Core Ultra 9 285K au lieu de Ryzen 9 9950X3D
  • Mémoire supérieure : 64 Go au lieu de 32 Go
View detailsSimilar configurations

Close configuration

MSI MEG Vision X AI
  • RTX 5080
  • Core Ultra 9 285K
  • 64 GB DDR5
  • 2 TB

3,499 €€1699 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Differences from the reference configuration

  • Processeur différent : Core Ultra 9 285K au lieu de Ryzen 9 9950X3D
  • Mémoire supérieure : 64 Go au lieu de 32 Go
View detailsSimilar configurations

Close configuration

NZXT Player Three
  • RTX 5080
  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D
  • 32 GB DDR5
  • 2 TB

2,949 €€1149 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Differences from the reference configuration

  • Processeur différent : Ryzen 7 9800X3D au lieu de Ryzen 9 9950X3D
View detailsSimilar configurations

Gaming laptop alternatives

An RTX 5070 Laptop does not necessarily deliver the same performance as a desktop RTX 5070. Performance depends notably on the TGP set by the manufacturer.

Laptop equivalent

Lenovo Legion 9 16IRX9
  • RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
  • Core i9-14900HX
  • 64 GB DDR5
  • 2 TB

4,356.36 €€2556 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Differences from the reference configuration

  • GPU portable : RTX 4090 Laptop, et non RTX 5080 de bureau
  • Mémoire supérieure : 64 Go au lieu de 32 Go
  • Équivalence portable indicative — TGP non documenté.
View detailsView offer

Laptop equivalent

Acer Predator Helios 16
  • RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • 32 GB DDR5
  • 1 TB

2,899 €€1099 over the build budget

This configuration matches the performance sought, but noticeably exceeds the indicative budget.

Differences from the reference configuration

  • GPU portable : RTX 5080 Laptop, et non RTX 5080 de bureau
  • Stockage inférieur : 1 To au lieu de 2 To
  • Équivalence portable indicative — TGP non documenté.
View detailsSimilar configurations

Laptop equivalent

ASUS ROG Strix G16
  • RTX 5070 TI Laptop GPU
  • Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • 32 GB DDR5
  • 1 TB

1,789 €€11 under the build budget

Differences from the reference configuration

  • GPU portable : RTX 5070 TI Laptop, et non RTX 5080 de bureau
  • Stockage inférieur : 1 To au lieu de 2 To
  • Équivalence portable indicative — TGP non documenté.
View detailsSimilar configurations

Configuration

€1,800 high-end 1440p/4K build

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti · 32 GB DDR5 · SSD NVMe 2 TB

Allocation total1,800 €

Editorial allocation, not a live price. Display, operating system, assembly and delivery may change the total.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DVerify socket, memory standard, dimensions and power connectors.
430 €
Carte mère B650EVerify socket, memory standard, dimensions and power connectors.
170 €
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TiVerify socket, memory standard, dimensions and power connectors.
780 €
32 Go DDR5Verify socket, memory standard, dimensions and power connectors.
125 €
SSD NVMe 2 ToVerify socket, memory standard, dimensions and power connectors.
120 €
850 W 80+ GoldVerify socket, memory standard, dimensions and power connectors.
95 €
Boîtier airflow grand formatVerify socket, memory standard, dimensions and power connectors.
80 €

Compatibility

  • CPU platform: AMD AM5
  • Power supply: 850 W 80+ Gold
  • Memory: 32 GB DDR5
  • Check BIOS, motherboard form factor, GPU length, connectors and cooler height before ordering.

Performance

Insufficient data to produce a reliable estimate.

Publisher requirements qualify the build but are not converted into FPS for this hardware without applicable measurements.

1080pInsufficient data: no reliable expected result is published for this context.
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1440pInsufficient data: no reliable expected result is published for this context.
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4KInsufficient data: no reliable expected result is published for this context.
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Goals available in the assistant: 60, 120 and 144 FPS (240 FPS remains an advanced filter). A goal is validated only by a measurement matching the game, hardware, resolution and settings.

Limits

  • 4K depends on the engine, ray tracing and image reconstruction.
  • Monitor and operating-system budgets are not included.

Large airports, traffic, add-ons and VR materially change the workload.

Retailer offers

No price is frozen here. Links open an Amazon France search; check price, seller, availability and delivery at click time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TiRetailer price at click · availability unknown · link checked 16 July 2026AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DRetailer price at click · availability unknown · link checked 16 July 2026

Sources and method

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Alternatives and related pages

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