Pre-Built Desktop PC · Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
CLX SET · RTX 4070 Ti Super (1 TB)
Frame rates marked "estimated" are expectations from the hardware scores, not measurements. How we write summaries
MSFS Performance Score
- CPU Performance45% 79
- GPU Performance40% 80
- GPU VRAM10% 100
- System RAM5% 75
Solid CPU performance contributes 35.5 pts (45% weight), with a combined score of 81.3. How we score
Verdict for MSFS
Estimated at ~75fps at 1440p Ultra, the CLX SET scores 81.3/100 for MSFS 2024 — solid headroom for photogrammetry zones and dense approach corridors without leaning on DLSS. Targets sim pilots ready to leave 1080p behind but not yet committed to flagship spend where 4K VR becomes realistic.
Updated March 2026
Pros & Cons for MSFS
Strengths
- 16GB VRAM on the RTX 4070 Ti Super means photogrammetry-heavy cities like NYC or Tokyo stay texture-resident during low-altitude VFR passes — estimated 70–75fps at 1440p Ultra before DLSS kicks in, keeping you well clear of ASW territory.
- The Ryzen 7 7700X's single-core throughput handles MSFS 2024's AI traffic and weather system threading cleanly — at this mid-range price point, most prebuilts pair similar GPUs with older-gen CPUs that bottleneck the main thread on busy VATSIM sessions.
- 32GB DDR5 hits the recommended spec ceiling for MSFS 2024 exactly, meaning long VFR cross-country legs with live weather and full AI traffic won't trigger memory-pressure stutters the way 16GB configs do mid-flight.
Trade-offs
- 4K with full photogrammetry and Ultra terrain LOD will push the 4070 Ti Super into frame-rate territory — estimated 45–52fps at 4K Ultra — where DLSS Quality becomes mandatory rather than optional, and complex EGLL or KLAX approaches may still dip below 40fps.
- The value score of 56.1 reflects a prebuilt premium: at this tier, boutique and self-build configs routinely include larger NVMe storage or a 2TB drive, so the 1TB SSD will fill fast with MSFS 2024's install footprint and add-on airports.
Full Specifications
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB NVMe SSD
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Form factor
- Tower
- VR ready
- Yes
- Released
- 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this good for MSFS?
The CLX SET scores 81.3/100 for MSFS 2024, placing it firmly in competent mid-range territory. It should handle a smooth EGLL ILS approach with 100% AI traffic at 1440p High-Ultra without the frame-time spikes that choke lighter GPU configs, and VFR photogrammetry city tours at 1440p should stay consistently above 60fps. Where it shows limits is 4K Ultra with VR — the GPU overhead pushes estimated frame rates low enough that sustained immersion in a Reverb G2 over dense photogrammetry requires ASW as a fallback.
What framerate can I expect at 1080p?
No direct benchmarks exist for this configuration; based on the RTX 4070 Ti Super's GPU tier and Ryzen 7 7700X CPU score, estimated performance at 1080p Ultra is around 90–100fps. Dropping terrain LOD from Ultra to High and enabling DLSS Quality should push that estimate closer to 110fps, giving comfortable headroom for AI traffic-heavy multiplayer sessions.
What framerate can I expect at 1440p?
Based on hardware tier, estimated fps at 1440p Ultra sits around 70–75fps without upscaling. The RTX 4070 Ti Super supports native DLSS 3 — enabling DLSS Quality at 1440p should push estimated output to 85–95fps, making dense photogrammetry approaches consistently smooth.
Is 4K gaming viable?
Estimated at 45–52fps at 4K Ultra based on GPU tier — below the threshold for comfortable MSFS flying without upscaling. DLSS Quality at 4K is necessary to reach a stable 60fps target, and even then, heavy photogrammetry zones or maxed terrain LOD may require dropping to High preset to maintain consistency.
Can I use a VR headset with this PC?
Based on GPU tier, VR performance is estimated at 45–55fps native, targeting Quest 3 and Reverb G2-class headsets at medium-high settings before reprojection. Index-class headsets pushing 90Hz will require DLSS and reduced terrain LOD to stay out of forced ASW. Photogrammetry city flyovers in VR — particularly low-altitude urban routes — will trigger ASW on demanding scenes; plan on reducing photogrammetry quality one notch for consistent VR sessions.
Is it worth the price for MSFS?
The value score of 56.1 is mid-pack for this tier — you're paying a prebuilt premium for the warranty and ready-to-fly convenience, which comparable self-builds recoup in raw spec-per-dollar. The RTX 4070 Ti Super with 16GB VRAM is the legitimate differentiator here; most competing prebuilts at this price ship 12GB cards that show VRAM ceiling pressure before this one does.
Is MSFS more CPU or GPU demanding?
MSFS 2024 weights CPU at 45% and GPU at 40% of its performance score, meaning both components matter nearly equally — the Ryzen 7 7700X's strong single-core performance addresses the main-thread weather and traffic load well, while the RTX 4070 Ti Super's GPU score of 80/100 handles the increasingly GPU-bound DirectX 12 renderer. The 16GB VRAM contributes to the 10% VRAM weighting without restriction, so no single component is an obvious bottleneck at 1440p — the ceiling is the CPU at heavily congested online sessions.
What graphics settings should I use?
For a locked 60fps target at 1440p, run the High preset with terrain LOD at 150 and DLSS set to Quality — this configuration keeps the Ryzen 7 7700X's main thread from being the ceiling during AI-traffic-heavy approaches. For VR at 72Hz on a Quest 3 or Reverb G2, drop to Medium-High with photogrammetry at High and DLSS Quality enabled to stay consistently above the reprojection threshold.