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This flight simulator lets players explore a virtual world, taking off from locations around the globe and travelling to one of 24,000 destinations. Players choose... Read more

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System Requirements Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Gold Edition)

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz; AMD Athlon XP 2400+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 2 GB
• Free Space: 30 GB
• Video Card: RADEON X600 256MB HyperMemory [Compare with your own]
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Network: Broadband internet connection
• Additional: Broadband internet connection required for multiplayer features

Requirements updated: September 30, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about system requirements Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Gold Edition)

Will Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Gold Edition) run on my PC?

Minimum to run Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Gold Edition): processor Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz; AMD Athlon XP 2400+, graphics card RADEON X600 256MB HyperMemory, 2 GB of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Gold Edition) weigh on PC?

To install Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Gold Edition) you need 30 GB of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Gold Edition)?

The minimum graphics card for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Gold Edition): RADEON X600 256MB HyperMemory.

How much RAM is needed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Gold Edition)?

For Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Gold Edition), at least 2 GB of RAM is required.