Spec Check

MaximusX · Tuesday at 16:49

Hi all,

I’m planning a new PC mainly for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (4K + VR mainly with Valve Index and possibly the upcoming Frame). I’m aiming for a quiet, stable system rather than heavy overclocking and just wanted some opinions before I go ahead.

Current spec idea:

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Overclocked Triple Fan (Blackwell)
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard
64GB DDR5-6000 EXPO memory CL30
Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420mm AIO
Fractal North XL case
Corsair RM1000e ATX 3.1 PSU

Does this look like a good balanced build for Flight Sim and VR? Anything you would change?

Thanks

Tetras · Tuesday at 16:55

MaximusX said:
Anything you would change?

Motherboard is overkill and PSU is a second tier unit.

Craig_d1 · Tuesday at 18:09

If just gaming I'd drop to the 9800x3d too. Don't think you'll see any benefit having the additional non x3d cores on the 9950x3d cpu.

naefeart · Tuesday at 20:42

I'd check the PCI lane sharing split on the Hero suits your needs. I think using the M.2_2/3 drops your PCIEX16_1 down to x8 speed or similar.

I've gone for a similar build but went with the Crossfire Glacial as it has a better lane sharing for what I want. Plus it looks awesome.

eeii · 2026-02-27T11:28:17+0000

The 5080 is terrible value. 5070ti or 9700xt is much better value for money.

iamgigglz · 2026-02-27T13:45:57+0000

eeii said:
The 5080 is terrible value. 5070ti or 9700xt is much better value for money.

At 4K I'd stick with the 5080.

Craig_d1 said:
If just gaming I'd drop to the 9800x3d too. Don't think you'll see any benefit having the additional non x3d cores on the 9950x3d cpu.

+1 to this.

I'm curious about going with the PNY card. The CPU saving could net you an Asus Tuf or even get you the Noctua Edition which could match nicely with the North and get you more of that "quiet, stable system" you're looking for.