Question Upgrading GPU from 1050ti to ?? for FSX

[Dave Naka]

New system build:
NZXT N7 Flow (2022) case (the 2022 case has been replaced by the 2024, reviewers seem to prefer the 2022. I accidently ordered the two-tone white/black case, a can of Rustoleom fixed it_
MSI Pro B650-P Wifi motherboard
AMD Ryzen 7 7800 X3D 4.2 Ghz Socket 5 120W CPU
Thermalright Phantom SPirit 120 EVO CPU AIr Cooler
EVGA Geforce GTX 1050ti (had to save money somewhere)
Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB SSD (primary for system)
Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB SSD (for apps, storage, etc)
2x SATA SSDs (old, tired unit for temporary storage)
4x Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM, Premium Quiet Slim Fan, 4-Pin (3 input, 1 exhaust
Be Quiet straight power 12 750W


Only running MSFS FSX casually, it live inside a metal shop so streaming games don't work (think 5G internet), I did the XBOS FS2024 trial and it was no-go.

Now that the new system is up and running I have a bit of GPU envy, wold like to keep it around $200 and under $300. Would it be worth upgrading from the 1050ti?

Prefer Amazon.


TIA

 

[Eximo]

RX6600 is always a decent choice. A bit faster than a GTX 1080. ($200)
RX 6650XT is an option.
RX7600 is a little bit faster, and a bit more up to date. ($250)
B570 10GB from Intel is an option, double check game compatibility. That just came out.
B580 is a bit faster and gets the full 12GB, but hard to find in stock. Closer to $300 right now.
Also the older RTX 3060 12GB, still a decent card. $280
RTX 4060 right at $300 isn't bad either, but only an 8GB card compared to the new Intel parts.

You didn't list a power supply, verify that you have the PCIe power cables available for each of these cards before purchase.

 

[Lutfij]

You forgot to mention the make, model and age of your PSU.

If your PSU isn't compromised(due to internal wear and tear), you can look through either of these options;
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#sort=price&X=20059,30369&c=552,553,511,509,554,571

 

[CelicaGT]

Most important question is...what display resolution. It will greatly influence GPU choice. MSFS 2020 likes itself some VRAM, if you are at 1080p the RTX 3060 is a fantastic choice and will net you 30-60+ fps with mid-high settings and DLSS Quality.

 

[Dave Naka]

Sorry gang. PSU is a new
Be Quiet straight power 12 750W

basically, I went off the Tom's recommended list.

Display is a Samsung 27" smart TV 1080p, about 7 years old from the house.

 

[Dave Naka]

Just one more question, if you don't mind sir, just one more.


Back in my day, OC was new and a quick way to fry your system, now I see almost all the cards are routinely listed as OC'd. Does it matter?

TIA

 

[steveb1976]

msfs can be vram heavy. so any new card would help from the 4gb you have (i have a 1050ti sitting around as a backup). i would say any card you can get with 10gb or more ram would be beneficial. nvidia 3060 12gb would be good or amd equivelent