I just want to post a public thanks to those who helped me with my system/monitor configuration purchase decisions - especially DennyA! I ended up with a very nice setup as a direct result of the knowledge base in this forum (even if I couldn't find an RTX 3080 in stock 
). I Installed MSFS three days ago, and have slowly been figuring out how to maximize my enjoyment with it. I am a bit frustrated with some of the interaction/interface changes Asobo has implemented, however, I am learning every time I load up the sim. The amount of really useful information available via YouTube videos is absolutely incredible, and I've probably spent as much time viewing videos about MSFS as I have running it.
Anyway, thanks again to all who helped.
BTW, if you have an older video card and are looking for an upgrade but can't find a 3080, I will say that an RTX 3070 runs MSFS quite nicely. I can't run everything in Ultra or at max settings without things slowing down a bit. However, the performance of the 3070 has readily met my expectations. That, combined with a new Dell S3220DGF curved 32" monitor has made the level of immersiveness I've experienced far exceed anything I've seen before - in any home PC sim.
). I Installed MSFS three days ago, and have slowly been figuring out how to maximize my enjoyment with it. I am a bit frustrated with some of the interaction/interface changes Asobo has implemented, however, I am learning every time I load up the sim. The amount of really useful information available via YouTube videos is absolutely incredible, and I've probably spent as much time viewing videos about MSFS as I have running it. Anyway, thanks again to all who helped.
BTW, if you have an older video card and are looking for an upgrade but can't find a 3080, I will say that an RTX 3070 runs MSFS quite nicely. I can't run everything in Ultra or at max settings without things slowing down a bit. However, the performance of the 3070 has readily met my expectations. That, combined with a new Dell S3220DGF curved 32" monitor has made the level of immersiveness I've experienced far exceed anything I've seen before - in any home PC sim.