So, I’ve been trying to run a triple screen game display, 1-2 touch screen Air Manager setup. Too much stuttering, CPU bound, even in medium to lower complexity airports. Made the jump up to 9800x3d, 64GB DDR5 / 6000 / CL30. Same video card before and after (7900xtx). No overclocking other than loading the EXPO profile for the RAM / default CPU boost kind of stuff.
I am now largely GPU limited when running 3 monitors (I’d gone down to 1 monitor to try to keep frame rates up). Current FPS display, this is I think on the runway or just after takeoff, IAD airport, FBW a320. There was some improvement at higher altitudes, landing was relatively smooth. The frame rates aren’t spectacular but they are better, and they are smooth. This is also with slightly higher LOD & TLOD than before.
Previous setup, 1 monitor, highly main thread limited (not the exact same location though)
Of note, I did NOT completely re-install Windows & the game from scratch. I’m not sure I really need to although I guess it’s a good idea. I can probably up LOD a bit more since the frames are waiting on the GPU, or I can optimize what the GPU is doing some.. ? Either way, it’s a much better experience now, very happy with the upgrade. Running 2024 (someday) and frame gen to get closer to 60fps will be icing on the cake.