Want to build new FSX rig for ~ $1000 - can it be done?

I have never built a PC before, so I'm flying blind, lol.

Currently using a Dell Inspiron with Pentium Dual Core E6700 @3.2 Ghz and AMD Radeon HD6450 with 8GB Ram.

It is actually not bad at all, but it does require some compromises on sliders and display options.

I was wondering if, for around $1000, I can get a better rig. I'd like to try building, but I have never done one.

I have read about the Intel I5 and I7 processors being favorites of FSX builders, and that Nvidia cards are popular.

Just browsing around on Newegg is making my head spin. So many options with cases, boards, cooling systems, etc.

So I'm looking for specific suggestions on what to get. I really don't want to mess with Windows 10. Windows 7 64 seems to be so good with FSX, I can't imagine why I would want to try anything else--what could be the benefit? This machine will be strictly FSX.

Thanks!

:cool:

Does the 1000 include getting a monitor, win7, and controllers? If so, specify monitor and controllers please?

Ha, I should have qualified that! No monitor, controllers. Probably need WIN 7 64. So I just need the box and suitable OS. It seems like Win7 costs more than 8.1?

I have been browsing ready-made, customizable machines and found this:

ViperX1 i5 Gaming PC

Model: GM2114A

Qty : 1

SYSTEM PRICE: $969.65

The Items of the System are shown below

Processor Intel Core i5-4690K 3.50GHz Quad-Core

Motherboard Gigabyte GA-H81M-H 1150 CV x16 2D3 M16 GL MATX

Memory 8GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800

Memory 2 8GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800

Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 2GB GDDR5

Hard Drive Toshiba 2TB 3.5 SATA3 7200RPM 64MB Cache

Optical Drive DVD±RW DL 24x SATA Black Optical Drive

Chassis Strike-X One MATX Tower No PSU Blue Chassis

Power Supply Ultra 600W PSU

Network Card 2 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Onboard

Keyboard Logitech USB Keyboard and Mouse Combo

O/S Microsoft Windows 8.1 32/64bit COA

Case Light Antec USB Powered Blue 6 LED Light

Warranty 1 Year Warranty On Labor & Parts

Free shipping and comes with Win 8.1

Maybe that's the better way to go.

I put this together in Newegg:

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price

1

Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Computer Case

Item #:N82E16811147153

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$49.99

1

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I54690K Desktop Processor

Item #:N82E16819117372

Return Policy: Replacement Only Return Policy

$239.99

1

MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard

Item #:N82E16813130699

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$79.99

1

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit

Item #:N82E16832416806

Return Policy: Consumable Product Return Policy

$99.99

1

MSI GeForce GTX 950 GTX 950 2GD5T OC ARMOR 2X Video Card

Item #:N82E16814127905

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$159.99

1

Logitech MK120 Wired USB Keyboard and Mouse - Black

Item #:N82E16823126097

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$14.99

1

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-16GXM

Item #:N82E16820231568

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$82.99

1

ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS

Item #:N82E16827135204

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$19.99

1

LEPA B550-MB 550W Power Supply

Item #:N82E16817494022

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$69.99

1

Seagate STBD1000400 1TB + 8GB SSD 5400 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" Internal Hybrid Hard Drive Retail Kit

Item #:N82E16822178384

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$89.99

1

Intel Gift

Item #:N82E16800985063

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$0.99

Grand Total: $907.90

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I think this is a nice build for more or less 1000$. I'm not sure abou the keyboard/mouse being good, but their reviews are quiet positive.

Hope it helps,

Jan

Here's what I have:

MOBO: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9BDB14

CPU: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009O7YORK

RAM: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042A7CAA

PSU: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0OC

All of that, plus a DVD RW drive was: $383.11 (I didn't check current prices)

The video card:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JM5XX9O

I got it for $89 with shipping, but apparently it costs much more than that now: $180

I have all of my sliders turned up and FSX runs fine, except it CTD's after I click enough menus. I also get occasional frame stutter, but rarely enough I can live with it.

*EDIT*

Sorry, I didn't realize this was a month-old topic until just now