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Prepar3D v4 is a legacy DirectX 11 simulator. Lockheed Martin documents 64-bit Windows 7 SP1 minimum and Windows 10 recommended, plus a quad-core 3.5 GHz CPU, 16 GB RAM, SSD and GTX 1080 Ti-class 8 GB graphics for its recommended v4 configuration. These PCs exceed the raw CPU, memory, SSD and GPU figures, but most ship with Windows 11: evaluate them only where you can preserve a tested Windows 10 installation and verify every legacy add-on, driver and peripheral yourself.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alienware Aurora ACT1250 with RTX 5060 | $1,800–$2,300 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | HP OMEN 35L GT16-0066m with RTX 4060 | $1,000–$1,500 | Amazon |
| 3 | MSI Codex R2 B14NUC5-091US | $850–$1,100 | Amazon |
| 4 | MSI Codex Z2 A8NUC-273US | $900–$1,300 | Amazon |
| 5 | Acer Predator Orion 5000 PO5-650-UR13 | $2,300–$3,000 | Amazon |
| 6 | NZXT Player: Two PB1-BBY-ER-01 | $1,500–$1,800 | Amazon |
| 7 | NZXT Refurbished Player Two Base 8706 | $2,400–$2,700 | Amazon |
| 8 | ASUS ROG Strix G16CH | $1,500–$2,000 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Lenovo Legion Tower 5i 26IRX9 | $1,200–$2,000 | Amazon |
| 10 | Acer Predator Orion 5000 PO5-655-UB21 | $1,800–$2,500 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 with RTX 5060
Dell’s listed Core Ultra 7, 16 GB, 1 TB NVMe and RTX 5060 configuration exceeds v4’s raw hardware guidance, but it ships with Windows 11 and is not a v4 compatibility guarantee.
- Core Ultra 7 265F
- RTX 5060 8 GB and 1 TB NVMe
- Strong raw hardware headroom
- Current Dell support
- Windows 11 included
- Legacy add-ons need individual testing
HP OMEN 35L GT16-0066m with RTX 4060
HP lists Ryzen 7, 16 GB, 1 TB SSD and RTX 4060 8 GB; suitable for a controlled legacy-use evaluation, not a promise of Windows 11 P3D v4 support.
- Ryzen 7 processor
- RTX 4060 8 GB and 1 TB SSD
- Meets v4’s 8 GB VRAM guidance
- Upgradeable desktop design
- Windows 11 ships installed
- Needs a tested Windows 10 plan
MSI Codex R2 B14NUC5-091US
MSI’s refurbished configuration pairs RTX 4060 8 GB, 16 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB SSD; inspect warranty and validate legacy drivers before committing.
- RTX 4060 8 GB
- 16 GB DDR5 and 2 TB SSD
- Raw spec exceeds v4 recommendation
- Value-oriented refurbished option
- Refurbished condition varies
- Windows 11 configuration
MSI Codex Z2 A8NUC-273US
A Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 4060, 16 GB DDR5 and 1 TB SSD desktop. It is hardware to evaluate for legacy v4 use only after OS and add-on tests.
- Ryzen 7 8700F
- RTX 4060 and 16 GB DDR5
- 8 GB graphics memory
- SSD-based configuration
- Windows 11 Home
- No blanket v4 or add-on certification
Acer Predator Orion 5000 PO5-650-UR13
This listed Core i7-13700F, RTX 4080, 16 GB and SSD/HDD configuration has ample raw hardware, while its Windows 11 installation remains outside v4’s stated recommended OS.
- Core i7-13700F
- RTX 4080 and 1 TB SSD
- Substantial GPU headroom
- Many ports for simulator peripherals
- Expensive for legacy software
- Windows 11 requires a legacy-use plan
NZXT Player: Two PB1-BBY-ER-01
The Ryzen 7 7700X, 32 GB RAM, RTX 4070 Super and 1 TB NVMe listing clears v4’s raw targets; it is a Windows 11 PC to test, not an endorsed v4 platform.
- Ryzen 7 7700X
- RTX 4070 Super and 32 GB RAM
- 32 GB memory headroom
- Fast NVMe storage
- Legacy OS work may be required
- Unavailable listings can vary
NZXT Refurbished Player Two Base 8706
A refurbished Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 4070 Super, 32 GB and 1 TB SSD configuration for buyers comfortable validating a used system and legacy software stack.
- RTX 4070 Super
- 32 GB DDR5 and 1 TB SSD
- High raw specification
- Two-year NZXT refurbished warranty listing
- Refurbished sales may be final
- Windows 11 Home listed
ASUS ROG Strix G16CH
ROG’s G16CH desktop line has multiple Core i7 configurations and a listed UK price; select a configuration with at least 16 GB RAM, SSD and 8 GB GPU memory, then test it as legacy use.
- ROG desktop configuration family
- Multiple Core i7 configurations
- Established desktop line
- Configuration choice
- Specs differ by SKU
- Windows and driver testing remain essential
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i 26IRX9
Lenovo’s Tower 5i platform offers current desktop expansion and NVMe storage options. Choose a documented configuration meeting v4’s CPU, memory, SSD and 8 GB GPU targets before legacy OS testing.
- Legion Tower desktop platform
- PCIe NVMe storage support
- Desktop expansion potential
- Current manufacturer documentation
- Exact GPU and memory are configuration-specific
- Not a certified v4 Windows 11 solution
Acer Predator Orion 5000 PO5-655-UB21
The reviewed configuration combines Core i7-14700F, RTX 4070 Super, 32 GB and a 1 TB SSD. Its modern hardware is ample, but legacy Windows and add-on checks decide suitability.
- Core i7-14700F
- RTX 4070 Super and 32 GB RAM
- Strong CPU and GPU resources
- 32 GB memory exceeds v4 recommendation
- Specific SKU availability varies
- Current OS is not v4’s documented recommendation
Buying tips
- Back up licences and scenery, then test Prepar3D v4, aircraft, scenery, weather tools and controllers on the exact Windows build before migrating fully.
- The simulator’s official v4 recommendation specifies Windows 10, DirectX 11, 16 GB RAM, SSD and GTX 1080 Ti-class 8 GB graphics; do not translate a modern GPU into a support claim.
- Buy for the legacy environment you can maintain, including drivers and add-ons, rather than assuming a current Windows 11 gaming PC will be plug-and-play.
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