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Looking to move from P3D and some questions . .

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expat

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System is Windows 10 Pro Intel i7 4770k @ 3.50 GHz / 16.0 GB RAM / GeForce 1070 Ti / 932GB HDD / 466 GB SSD / 932 GB SSD

Runs great in P3D4.5 with Orbx, AS, etc.

Should I get the CD standard or deluxe ie via Amazon?

What challenges should I expect to get it running?

Thanks
expat
 
Your system is slightly hotter than mine (AMD though) I can run 2020 fine in less populous areas (Flying the Hudson VFR corridor turns it into a very slow sideshow) I got the standard 40th Anniversary edition (on Sale) and I'm pretty happy with it. I just wish it had come with the Baron and ATR's. I don't need any Scare Busses. I would recommend you get a dedicated SSD min 1 gig hard drive just for FS and maybe some more RAM. It's amazing how fast you can fill up a 1 gig drive.
 
expat said:
System is Windows 10 Pro Intel i7 4770k @ 3.50 GHz / 16.0 GB RAM / GeForce 1070 Ti / 932GB HDD / 466 GB SSD / 932 GB SSD

Runs great in P3D4.5 with Orbx, AS, etc.

Should I get the CD standard or deluxe ie via Amazon?

What challenges should I expect to get it running?

Thanks
expat
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@expat , @tiger1962 is right, don't buy the DVD version, it's a waste of money. Go either the microsoft store or Steam. I run steam myself.

Priller
 
Though I would strongly suggest you just go ahead and go for FS2024 rather than FS2020. I understand and don't argue with the reason that some people here want to stay on 2020...

But if you're starting new anyway:
* The vast majority of FS2020 freeware and commercial add-ons work fine under FS2024 as of the latest update
* FS2024 runs more smoothly on most systems due to multithreading optimizations (I never fully eliminated stutters in 2020, never have them in 2024)
* You'll be able to access both older FS2020 stuff and the new 2024 stuff
* Better flight modeling on native 2024 planes
* More planes are included in the base sim
* Visuals are even better
* 2024 uses significantly less disk space by default, though you can download frequently used planes and scenery if you have Internet bandwidth restrictions
* A much longer run ahead of free enhancements down the road; these will start drying up for 2020

I'm guessing you were considering 2020 vs 2024 because you have an older system? But in my experience on everything from my high-end Core i9 to my anemic ROG Ally handheld, 2024 is more performant than 2020 due to its better optimization.

Obviously if you've made it this long on P3D, you're okay with not being cutting edge. But overall, there are very few reasons to start now on 2020 versus just starting with 2024.

(Again for those who've chosen to stay on 2020, I understand your reasons and I'm not criticizing the decision not to upgrade. Just sharing my opinion that expat will have a better experience if he goes directly to the new version. I think most of you understand what I'm coming for, but last time I mentioned 2024 advantages in the 2020 forum I got called mean names by at least one guy. :) )
 
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