New PC Hardware Setup

Hi All,

I'm planning to buy a new PC mainly for P3D.

I'm a newcomer to P3D but not to flightsims, flown since FS98 till FSX.

As of now P3D 4.1 is out which will be installed, as i know myself i will be installing lots of addons like ORBX,PMDG,Weather engine and more ...

My main concern is the amount of RAM ,should i go for 16GB or 32GB, i will be running a 4K monitor.

From what i have read on forums P3D V4 does not reach the 16GB limit with addons.

Other hardware whcih will be installed is listed below:

Cpu -- I7 8700k

MEM -- 16 or 32 (based on your feedback) Corsair speed 3000 Mhz

500GB SSD + 2TB SATA 7200

GTX1070

PSU FSP Hydro G 750W

Liquid Cooled corsair h100i v2

Thanks a lot,

Regards,

Hi and welcome

Nice setup

16GB should be ok for P3D. Buy 2 x 8 so if needed you can always expand.

If you are going to run a 4K monitor, I would advice a GTX1080

Hi,

How about 1440p?

Thanks

1080 is better but I ran a 4K monitor with a single 1070 with no issues. I added a second 1070 for SLI which was ok but not exceptional difference. Switched to a 1080ti and noticed a significant difference.

1440p should do fine on a 1070.

Agree that 16gb ram is enough.

Vic