Selecting a Video Card

[Toink]

I'm having some graphics issues with Microsoft FSX and I'm pretty sure it's due to the video card that came with the computer. Unfortunately I don't do much gaming on computers (only FSX) So I've no idea about graphics card specifications and how to go about selecting a proper one.

HP model h8-1234
Processor: AMD six-core FX6120 3.5 GHz
installed memory: 10GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD7450
Monitor: 23' 1920 x 1080 with VGA or HDMI input
Available PCI Express

I'd would be appreciative of any recommendations anyone has...

[RaptorF22]

What sort of graphics issues are you having with FSX?
Although that is a pretty low end card, FSX is highly CPU dependent, so a GPU upgrade will not yield a massive fps increase.

[Toink]

When I use the spot plane view (or any outside views really), it functions correctly for a bit, but after a few minutes FSX freezes then abruptly shuts down before restarting. I should note I am using scenery settings at high or ultra high.

[Bass]

Have you checked your system for heat problems.
That could be the case.