Yeah, I think I would need a better system than the recommended one, because I'm finding hard to run just Airbus X (not extended) on my system.
Listening to other people it sounds like an i7 CPU and a 1 Gb graphic card is the only way, if I could get away with less I would, but I don't know whether that's right or wrong.
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Looking at my present system in my signature, like you, I know that a Computer upgrade capable of running FSX to my satisfaction would cost much more money than I am prepared to pay, which ensures that I only use my trusty FS 2004 every day. (It works a treat with my present hardware).
FSX, with its settings wound down, for me, is always a bitter disappointment.
Paul...FS 2004 and FSX... 8-)...!
P.S...I suspect that a i5 Processor would be quite suitable for you, (together with a plug-in graphics card), and much cheaper than the i7...
Win 8.1 64-bit. DX11. Advent Tower. Intel i7-3770 3.9 GHz 8-core. 8 GB System RAM. AMD Radeon HD 7700 1GB RAM. DVD ROM. 2 Terra Byte SATA Hard Drive. Philips 17" LCD Monitor. Saitek Cyborg X Fly-5 Joystick. ...and a Briggs and Stratton Petrol Lawn Mower.