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Thank you to each one of you for contributing! I guess I could have mentioned that this is purely a gaming PC. No content creation or work station tasks. The budget is quite flexible, loose even, however I've learned some costly mistakes from my first ever build from 5 years ago. I just want to spend much wiser this time around. I'm leaning a bit closer now to the 7800X3D, not exactly because of utility costs or the cooler temperatures, but for the longer AM5 support and.. Well .. I've always only had Intel PCs so perhaps I'll give AMD a try. Still..., I'm going to wait for some DCS comparisons or benchmarks to land on YT. Gotta happen sometime, right? Oh, and thanks for the bit about 64GB DDR5 all at once. You both know who ya are

@BitMaster Price is the sole reason for considering 12th gen over 13, in this case it's a $225 difference for about 10% performance uptick. The 32GB (roughly $175) would be a start with the ability to add more later. I can put that $350-400 savings towards a better GPU. Can you please further explain your recommendation on the AMD processor? The main question was whether DCS prefers high clock speed vs 3D V-cache. I, too, can recommend anything to anyone without offering up how or why I chose it. I've been away from the Sim since before the clouds, cows and the Viper were implemented. I have to relearn not just the game but the hardware that runs it too. Thanks.

Does DCS do better with high clock speed or low latency 3D cache? Multiplayer yes but No VR. 1440p target resolution. Been away from DCS for a few years. Considering either the 12900K or an **X3D offering but also wonder if I even need i9/R9 if I won't be using a VR headset. Tried VR previously but it just wasn't for me.. Upgrade will have 4080, 32GB DDR5, 3 IPS panels and TrackIR. Not sure what additional relevant information is needed. Coming from 8700k, 1080ti, single Ultrawide panel.

How often does ED change their system specifications? Any insight as to how much longer we can expect these current system requirements to remain?

Yup I own one, first joystick I ever bought and it still works great! I used it earlier this year when I bought the Yak 52 module to zoom around in offline. 104th_Maverick (quote) "... I wouldn't change it for the World." (end quote) uses it as his daily flight stick. It still sells well online and in-store despite being over a decade old. I may have upgraded to a HOTAS Warthog but I'll never part with my Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. It's come in very handy for other Sims too.

Yup, 12 hours later still logged in. Thanks!

It says 'remember me' but sure I'll tick it. I think I ticked it last year when I signed onto forums initially but isn't that just so it remembers your password? I guess I'll know soon enough. Thanks BigNewy.

I always get logged out after a short span of time and don't actually notice this until after I type out a post or a reply to a post. Is this normal? Lately, I have to "copy" whatever I've typed or else I lose it. I then just paste it after logging back in and it posts. Does this occur for everyone? Lol, I'll post this just as soon as I copy, log in (again) and paste.

@dburne.. Nice! Thanks for answering. I should probably just go buy a Rift S and see how that is. I've demo'd a CV1, Vive (non Pro) and an ASUS WMR headset. Not impressed by the first two but the ASUS model was quite impressive (for non flying games).

Just a couple quick questions here. Does it help performance if one were to switch off the monitor when using a VR headset? Will a 1080ti & 8700K @ 4.9GHz really be enough to push pixels on the Reverb? I haven't yet flown in VR but that will be changing later this year. Been following this thread with interest for awhile now. I'm leaning towards the Reverb but I'm also closely considering a Rift S.

So, 5 weeks on, what did you end up buying?

Yes, purely for brightness of the lights. Thanks for the replies, full brightness it shall remain.

Is there a key command to show/hide the throttle levers just as we can the stick or pilot body? Searched the forums and key bind options tab in the F/A-18C Sim for a solution and couldn't find. Thanks.

Nope, it does not work with DCS. Returned to Microsoft Store for a full refund. Avoid.

I've tried the Rift, Vive, Odyssey +, and several of the partner vendors for Windows Mixed Reality headsets. Actually there was a demo team at West Edmonton Mall for about a month, going across the country giving folks a hands on look at WMR devices. The Samsung Odyssey Plus (O+) is by far the heaviest one of all. Sweet spot is certainly smaller than the Vive and it's got an IPD range of 60-67mm. Most of the WMR headsets will have light bleed from sides or nose area, depending on size/shape of your face. The ASUS model is the lightest, weighing in at only 400 grams. Asus has an IPD of 60-65mm, and IMO is the second most comfortable from the Lenova Explorer WMR. (Lenova let in a tad bit more light bleed from the sides, in my case.) I ordered an Asus WMR headset, which is due to arrive on November 27th. I'll get back to this with an update to how that works with DCS.

Here's the link to that Aussie YouTuber interviewing someone who has the O+. His channel is StingTV http://youtu.be/semSsk96VBI

Sorry for the late reply, I've been working far from home in a remote northern region. Very weak internet or at times none at all. A few changes prior to leaving: PSU: Corsair 750W 80+ Platinum (not 850W) AIO: Corsair h150i Pro (not h110i) SSD: Samsung 970 Evo 250GB (Boot/Win10), 970 Evo 1TB (games) (Returned Samsung 970 Pro 512GB) I'm well aware some of this is probably overkill but the last time I upgraded a PC, it suited me for less than 4 months before DCS released 2.0. Stable Version 1.5.X(?) worked just fine but once 2.0 arrived that was it for me. Couldn't load past the main menu, it froze and crashed. This new build should keep me operational for quite some time.

Demon: Memory Express Tintifaxl: Thank you! BitMaster: I sure hope so! ElementLT: Yup! won't happen right away though, it's gonna be KD, toast and beans until Christmas now..

A quick update on what is currently being built. Intel i7-8700K @3.7GHz Asus ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming Corsair H110i AIO liquid cooler Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080ti G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Samsung 970 EVO NVMe M.2 512GB SSD SeaGate BarraCuda 2TB HDD Corsair HX850W 80+ Platinum PSU Win10 Home

Nope. This is DCS World not DCS Fictional World.

Thanks Rudel_chw, that certainly helps!

Umm okay... Sorry?.. Is this better now? Fonts aside, if you have any additional advice for my previous post I'd really appreciate hearing them.

Hello! I need some advice for a new PC build. As the title indicates, I am very new to forums and fairly new to DCS World. I haven't tried to play DCS for a few years and I only have a few aircraft modules and the NTTR map. Basically I started purchasing these on impulse around the 1.5 version and I quickly discovered my PC isn't adequate to run them. So, I've only been getting my DCS fix for the last 2-3 years via other players' YouTube videos. This is going to change. I am getting a bit overwhelmed in researching a new custom PC build to finally have a rig that will not only run DCS but run it properly the way it's meant to be. I need help as I am not an expert in all things technical. I plan to fully immerse myself into DCS for many years to come, and go the VR route all the way. When I do finally order my new PC, I'll have a budget of around $3500. I already own Thrustmaster HOTAS stick/throttles, TrackIR5, Bluetooth Headset/mic, I have a pending order for MFG Crosswind pedals. Some items I could use some advice on: -NVIDIA or Ryzen? -if GTX, then buy 1080ti? or wait for new generation soon to be released? -x or k processor? how do I even know how to order this? -air or liquid cooling? -best VR system? -SSD alone? or SSD and HDD combination? -16 or 32 GB RAM? -what power supply? 500W or 800W? higher? I already know enough to know that I really don't know . Any advice you have would be very much appreciated! Thank you! Current PC specs: Intel Core i7-2600@3.40GHz Win7 - 64 bit ASUS Strix NVIDIA GTX 980 16Gb DDR4 RAM 1.5TB HDD 625W PSU

Simicro, thanks for the advice!

New PC build for DCS -I'm new to forums and DCS World Hello! I need some advice for a new PC build. As the title indicates, I am very new to forums and fairly new to DCS World. I haven't tried to play DCS for a few years and I only have a few aircraft modules and the NTTR map. Basically I started purchasing these on impulse around the 1.5 version and I quickly discovered my PC isn't adequate to run them. So, I've only been getting my DCS fix for the last 2-3 years via other players' YouTube videos. This is going to change. I cannot figure out how to post my own new thread on the forum.. What am I missing/doing wrong? I am getting a bit overwhelmed in researching a new custom PC build to finally have a rig that will not only run DCS but run it properly the way it's meant to be. I need help as I am not an expert in all things technical. I plan to fully immerse myself into DCS for many years to come, and go the VR route all the way. When I do finally order my new PC, I'll have a budget of around $3500. I already own Thrustmaster HOTAS stick/throttles, TrackIR5, Bluetooth Headset/mic, I have a pending order for MFG Crosswind pedals. Some items I could use some advice on: -NVIDIA or Ryzen? -if GTX, then buy 1080ti? or wait for new generation soon to be released? -x or k processor? how do I even know how to order this? -air or liquid cooling? -best VR system? -SSD alone? or SSD and HDD combination? -16 or 32 GB RAM? -what power supply? 500W or 800W? higher? I already know enough to know that I really don't know . Any advice you have would be very much appreciated! Thank you!