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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 System Requirements: Can Your PC Run It?
Short answer: You need at least an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K, a Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970 and 16GB of RAM. The recommended spec asks for a Ryzen 7 2700X or Core i7-10700K, an RX 5700 XT or RTX 2080 and 32GB of RAM, plus a 50 Mbps connection.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has been out on PC since November 19, 2024. Here are its official PC specs, what they mean for your setup and the NZXT PCs we'd pick to play it.
What are the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PC system requirements?
These are the minimum and recommended specs from the game's official Steam page.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X / Intel Core i7-10700K |
| GPU | Radeon RX 5700 / GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX 5700 XT / GeForce RTX 2080 |
| RAM | 16GB | 32GB |
| Storage | 50GB | 50GB |
| Internet | Broadband, 10 Mbps | Broadband, 50 Mbps |
Can my PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Check these three first:
- RAM: 32GB is recommended, double the minimum.
- Internet: A broadband connection is part of the spec: 10 Mbps minimum and 50 Mbps recommended.
- Storage: The listed install is 50GB.
Short on space or memory? Our guides cover adding storage and how much RAM you need.
What's the best NZXT PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
These are our picks, not the publisher's. All three have 32GB of RAM or more, so they meet the recommended memory spec.
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
16GB at minimum. The recommended spec is 32GB.
What graphics card do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
At least a Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970. The recommended cards are a Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080.
Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 need an internet connection?
Yes. The official specs list a broadband connection, with 10 Mbps minimum and 50 Mbps recommended.
How much storage does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 need?
The official specs list 50GB of free space.
What CPU do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
At least an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K. The recommended processors are a Ryzen 7 2700X or Core i7-10700K.
