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Best graphics card for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition recommends NVIDIA GTX 970 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 900 series-era card in the mainstream class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
The developer recommends NVIDIA GTX 970, a GeForce GTX 900 series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: NVIDIA GTX 770.
Will an older card run Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (NVIDIA GTX 770), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.