The minimum system requirements for Flight Simulator X (925724)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Flight Simulator X Deluxe
  • Flight Simulator X Standard

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This article describes the minimum system requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

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Minimum system requirements for Flight Simulator X

ComponentMinimum system requirement
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows Vista
Computer processor1.0 gigahertz (GHz)
Memory256 megabytes (MB) of RAM for Window XP SP2
512 MB RAM for Windows Vista
Hard disk space14 gigabytes (GB) available hard disk space
Video card32 MB DirectX 9-compatible video card
DVD drive32x speed or faster
SoundSound card, speakers, or a headset required for audio
Pointing deviceMicrosoft mouse or compatible pointing device
Internet connection for online play56.6 kilobytes per second (Kbps) or faster modem
Broadband connection for real-time voice communication


You can use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool to look up the system and video card information. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, click Run, type dxdiag, and then click OK.
  2. Click the System tab. Note the Processor and the Memory.
  3. Click the Display tab. In the Device section, note the name of the video card and its Approx. Total Memory.
  4. Click Exit.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/3/2006
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