Hello everyone,

I need some expert advice from the people who use MSFS on a regular basis. Been on FSX since 2007 and unable to go to MSFS due to outdated system. Now supply chain issues have mostly subsided here and I am finally near the end in terms of picking system components (building a system is now like trying to hit a moving target as new stuff comes out almost daily, stuff you picked is not compatible, or available anymore, etc. etc. .... lol).

I have two choices :

1)
case - Lian Li 011D XL
processor - Ryzen 9 7950x3D
ssd's - Samsung 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1x1TB (OS), 1x1TB (storage), 2x1TB (both devoted to MSFS)
video card - GeForce RTX 4090 Aero OC
power supply - MSI AR 1300P 1300W
OS - W11 Home
cooling - NZXT Kraken Z73 RGB
mobo - Asus ROG Strix X-670 E-A Gaming Wifi DDR5 with 4 x M.2 slots
RAM - 2x32 GB Corsair vengeance RGB DDR5 8000 MHz

2)
everything as in 1) above, except :
processor - i9 13900k
mobo - MSI MPG Z790 Edge Wifi DDR5 with 5 x M.2 slots

Biggest question I have is regarding the processor. Ryzen is (still) a 2 month wait for me, Intel is in stock.

All the 'buzz' around the new Ryzen 7950x3D is now subsiding. The two seem equal to me ATM. What do you think is the better build .... 1 or 2 ? and why ?

Thank-you, in advance for your feedback.

MZ....