Flight Simulators

At some point in time, if you are a serious gamer, you will be faced with this decision? Purchase a PC specifically built for gaming or build your own. Option #1 is simply a matter of doing your research and following recommendations. Option #2 requires a certain amount of expertise and a whole bunch of confidence.

Our purpose in writing this article is to provide you with a general outline of the steps you will need to take when building a PC. It is in no way intended to be a detailed diagram for success. You will need to do considerable research and watch numerous YouTube videos before you are ready for the task at hand.

We are HITech Creations and for the last twenty-four years we have produced Aces High, one of the leading combat flight simulators on the market. When flight sim is your specialty, and you want the best, Aces High is worth checking out.

Steps to take when building a PC

• Motherboard: The central hub for all components.
• CPU: The brain of the PC, ensure socket and chipset compatibility. 
• RAM: Crucial for speed, go for a dual-channel setup.
• Storage: Choose HDD for capacity or SSD for speed, NVMe recommended.
• GPU: Key for in-game graphics, must be compatible with the motherboard's PCIe slot.
• PSU: Provides power, select for wattage and efficiency. 
• Case: Make sure it fits the motherboard and components.
• Cooling System: Keeps temperatures optimal, choose air or liquid coolers. 
• Monitor: Pick based on resolution and refresh rate . 
• Peripherals: Includes mouse, keyboard, and audio devices.

Do you really want to take on this task?

The first question we are always asked is how much it will cost to build a PC which can handle all games you want to play? It should come as no surprise to you that prices are rising. Having said that, we feel confident you can do the job for less than $1000, no more than $1500.

The next question: do you have the ability and knowledge to build one? The quick answer is no; putting the parts together is actually not difficult; getting over your doubt and hesitancy is by far the hardest task involved. You can literally learn how to do the job from YouTube videos and, once started, you can do the job in a few hours.

The option: get ready to spend some money.

If you are still leaning towards purchasing a top-end gaming PC, plan on spending from $2000-$4000 for the best on the market. $4000 will get you incredibly high speeds and the best resolution available. Is that too much to spend on your budget? There is no way for us to answer that question. If gaming is important to you, and having the best is important to you, and you lack the confidence to build one, then $4000 will seem like a great investment. Again, this is a personal choice and investment.

What we do want to emphasize, though, is that you are capable of building one; most gamers are; it’s simply a matter of getting over that confidence hurdle.

A final word about Aces High.

No matter what type of PC you are using, a combat simulator is worth a play, and Aces High has been among the very best flight simulators for over two decades. Try our free two-week download of Aces High and find out what great action is really like.