Official Microsoft Flight Simulator Thread

Conanius · 15 Oct 2023 at 22:35

So.

I did my upgrade.

It is much (much) better, but using the Developer tools I've noticed that turning on Frame Generation.... well... pretty much reduces my FPS ?! I'm at about ~70-80 FPS when in the air and about 55-60 on the ground. before I turn it on, and it basically dips when I do.

I'm still getting 'limited by mainthread' which I thought was due to CPU bottleneck.

To clarify, I'm running spec as per my sig block. I'm running 3440x1080 Resolution. Trying 5120x1440 doesn't seem to change the situation. Graphics are set to ultra.

I do get stuttering if I try and pan the camera around rapidly... I thought this would be rock solid looking at the videos I saw online first

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Brun · 15 Oct 2023 at 23:35

Conanius said:
...using the Developer tools I've noticed that turning on Frame Generation.... well... pretty much reduces my FPS ?!

Am sure I've read that the dev tools FPS doesn't take frame generation into account. Try MSI Afterburner or similar.

Shac · 3 Nov 2023 at 12:18

I notice my install with all updates is over 800Gb in the WpSystem folder and it is the only Xbox game i have.
Is this normal or has something gone adrift with my installation?
Currently having to move from my 1TB SSD to an old mechanical drive which is far from ideal but with only 3GB available space left on my SSD drive action had to be taken.

FBi7 · 3 Nov 2023 at 15:36

I suppose it depends on how many addons you have installed. My FS2020 install is on it's own SSD, Currently 316GB (premium deluxe MS Store version - fully up to date). My addons are on another dedicated SSD currently sitting at 788GB......and rising. Will need to swap to a 2TB SSD soon.

Ninco! · 3 Nov 2023 at 21:51

By gawd this game is a beast to install. To install the Standard edition, it's dawned on me it's going to take ages!

Crickey, it takes me back to the nineties and leaving the PC on overnight and then some! :eek:

Strange as I have this on Xbox One and don't remember it taking hours!

West · 4 Nov 2023 at 13:34

Brun said:
Am sure I've read that the dev tools FPS doesn't take frame generation into account. Try MSI Afterburner or similar.

There has been some issues using this in the past as something with the sim doesn't like it. There was a specific reason but can't remember for the life of me what it was..

Ninco! said:
By gawd this game is a beast to install. To install the Standard edition, it's dawned on me it's going to take ages!

Crickey, it takes me back to the nineties and leaving the PC on overnight and then some!

Strange as I have this on Xbox One and don't remember it taking hours!

It gets worse as you get more addons, as some have said on here, i've got quite a few Payware A/C and scenery, upto 1.22tb at the moment :cry:

my last reinstall took the better part of 2 days!!!

Brun · 7 Dec 2023 at 21:08

Tomcat released...

Mr_Sukebe · 7 Dec 2023 at 21:14

I'm curious how it'll compare to the DCS version.

picnic · 8 Dec 2023 at 09:47

And whose carrier is it?

mattyg · 8 Dec 2023 at 10:50

Mr_Sukebe said:
I'm curious how it'll compare to the DCS version.

It wont... It may look pretty but wont have the flight dynamics.

Dirk Diggler · 23 Dec 2023 at 12:44

I just started playing this and find it quite relaxing. I'm using an Xbox controller and wondering if a budget HOTAS (<£100) setup would make much difference, or does it really need to be a quality unit?

FBi7 · 23 Dec 2023 at 13:08

I would buy the cheapest joystick you can find, with a throttle lever, and see how you get on. If you find you take to it well, then you can look at something more expensive like a yoke, multiple throttle levers, etc.

Slam62 · 23 Dec 2023 at 13:13

Logitech 3d is great for my use.

Dirk Diggler · 23 Dec 2023 at 13:39

Slam62 said:
Logitech 3d is great for my use.

Is that the Logitech G Extreme 3D PRO Joystick currently around £54?

Slam62 · 23 Dec 2023 at 13:41

Dirk Diggler said:
Is that the Logitech G Extreme 3D PRO Joystick currently around £54?

Yeas, although £48 is what I’ve seen

Dave85 · 23 Dec 2023 at 14:56

Dirk Diggler said:
I just started playing this and find it quite relaxing. I'm using an Xbox controller and wondering if a budget HOTAS (<£100) setup would make much difference, or does it really need to be a quality unit?

I have a Logitech pro yoke flight system I bought for getting in to it. Brilliant setup can get them used for about £60 I would go that route. If you want to see if your into it I'm happy to send it down for you to give it a try for a good few weeks. Not played it in months

Dirk Diggler · 23 Dec 2023 at 16:32

Dave85 said:
I have a Logitech pro yoke flight system I bought for getting in to it. Brilliant setup can get them used for about £60 I would go that route. If you want to see if your into it I'm happy to send it down for you to give it a try for a good few weeks. Not played it in months

That's really nice of you to offer, I might take you up on that when I'm back from holiday in January!

What's the model number of the system you're using?

Dave85 · 23 Dec 2023 at 19:17

no problem happy to help bud. I think its ‎945-000004 its the yoke and throttle

Dirk Diggler · 4 Jan 2024 at 17:45

Slam62 said:
Yeas, although £48 is what I’ve seen

It's currently on sale for £40 so I've got one ordered.

hyperseven · 13 Feb 2024 at 18:34

Free Dune expansion is out now.

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