Computer that can run MS flight sim

[dustin746]

Hey guys. I'm looking for a desktop computer that can run MS Flight Sim decently. I'm not too much into computers so I don't know too much about technical aspects. Could someone basically give me list of what specs I need to run MS Flight Sim decently? I plan on buying a used/refurbished computer and don't want to build it myself. If you know a good computer please let me know. Thanks everyone

 

[Jim Logajan]

What is your budget?

 

[Jim Logajan]

I would like to be at or around $300 for a used or refurbished one. I was thinking a Dell Optiplex 380 might be able to run it but I'm not sure.

Might work - the thing is that MS flight sims can be adjusted to be less demanding of available CPU and GPU at the cost of eye candy.

All the so-called "gaming" computers with fast CPUs and graphic cards tend to start around $500. That price doesn't include a monitor. You can normally run the simulations with realism settings pretty high with them, though.

 

[Jim Logajan]

Will this one run it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111142878098?

The GT 610 is a pretty low end graphics card.
I'm not really an expert, though, on what makes a good system for Flight Sim. Perhaps someone else will be able to provide suggestions.