What can I salvage from my FSX build to convert to FS2024?

[Goatman24]

I'm in the beginning stages of upgrading my FSX system to MFS 2024 after a lot of years of use. Now that I'm retired I finally have the time to start the project if my money doesn't run out first. I'm going to list everything I have currently and any advice as to what I can keep and what won't work will be appreciated.  I realize a lot of what I have is obsolete for the new set-up. Luckily, my son works at NASA Glenn with a contractor doing IT work to help me out. 

Computer

Case: Rosewill THOR V2 Gaming ATX Full Tower Computer Case.

Motherboard: ASUS Maximus VII Hero Socket LGA 1150 ATX.

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 Processor BX80646174790K (Over-clocked.)

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL9D-8GBXM.

Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower 850W Cable Management

Graphics Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce OC 6GB

Hard Drive: Intel Solid-State Drive 335 Series 240 GB

Scenery Hard Drive: FreeAgent GoFlex Drive SD2000DL003-9VT166 ATA (1 TB used and 829 GB free.) Satellite imaging for US.

Cooling: Corsair H-80 High-Performance Hydro CPU Cooler

CD-DVD: Sony CRX320AE CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Unit

Main Monitor: Samsung 49" Curved Screen C49HG90DM

Instruments Monitor: NEC MultiSync LCD 1560NX

Surround Sound: Logitech X-530 5.1 Sound System with Subwoofer

Additional Sound Card: Creative Labs (For headphones.)

 

Controls Etc.

Flight Yoke:  2 - Saitek Pro-Flight Yokes

Switch Box: Saitek Pro-Flight Switch Panel for PC

Switch Panel: Custom 2120

Trim: Saitek Trim Wheel

Throttle Levers: GoFlight TQ6

Rudder Pedals: CH-Pro Pedals

Headphones: 2 - Headphone jacks

Mouse: Kensington Trackball

 

Software

Windows: 7 Professional 64 bit

Simulator: MFSX Gold Edition

MFSX-Acceleration Expansion Pack

Add-Ons: Just Flight Space Shuttle

Flight 1 Sofware - Ground Environment X North America

Aerosoft US Cities X - Cleveland

Blueprint Simulations - KCLE v1.2.2 for FSX

Flight Simulation Software MegaScenery  Florida, Ohio, Hawaii, Vegas and Dillingham Field

Flight Simulation Software Blackbird SR-71 plus surround sound. 

Carenado V-35B Bonanza

Flight Simulation Software Accu-Feel

FS Pilot Shop VRT-265 Osprey

REX Game Studios - Essential Plus High Definition Environmental and Weather Package

Shockwave - Aircraft Powerpack - 26 aircraft.

 

Thanks guys,

Mitch

 

 

[loki]

You're going to need a new PC for starters. See @chicagorandy's posts for the system he put together as a good example of a reasonably priced option (assuming you're in the US, prices elsewhere will be different). With a higherr budget you can certainly step up to something like an AMD AM5 based CPU, preferably one of the X3D models, and a GeForce RTX 4080 or better, and plenty of RAM. The sim does require Windows 10 at a minimum. The systems requirements are listed at the site below.

 

https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/12702272798364-Microsoft-Flight-Simulator-2024-FAQ

 

A major factor is going to be your internet connection. If you have a solid high speed connection, great, if you have a spotty or non always on connection, MSFS 2020 and 2024 are probably not for you. They rely heavily on access to Microsoft's servers.

 

Many, if not most, peripherals do work, though you would need to check with each vendor to know for sure. Some will require manual assignment for the buttons.

 

When it comes to add-ons, FSX aircraft and scenery are basically not compatible. People have ported over some, however most are missing functionality etc., and the scenery already included in the new sims is far better than the defaults in previous sims. Some third party programs have updates to work with the newer sims but, again, you will need to check with the developer.

[chicagorandy]

I'm guessing that your monitor, sound system and controls hardware will transfer over OK. The PC doesn't meet even the Minimum requirement, so I'd recommend getting or building one to meet at the least the Recommend specs or better.

[Goatman24]

Thanks guys. 

 

Looking forward to my new build. 

Mitch