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Can my PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
Released 2014 · SIMULATION
Pick your hardware below to see predicted FPS at every resolution, with DLSS / FSR / Frame Generation.
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System Requirements (from Steam)
Minimum
- CPU
- 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core)
- GPU
- DirectX®9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required)
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 30 GB
- DirectX
- v9.0
Frequently Asked
Can my PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition (2014) requires at least 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core), DirectX®9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required), and 2 GB RAM at minimum settings. Use the picker below to check your specific hardware.
What FPS can I expect in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
FPS varies by resolution and GPU. Pick your hardware below to see predicted FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with DLSS, FSR, and Frame Generation.
Does Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition support DLSS or FSR?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition does not currently support upscalers.