Graphic card, memory problems. Read this ! FS 2020

Hello there, fellow simmers!

It's a delight to read through your explorations and discoveries as you iron out the wrinkles of running MSFS 2020. Sometimes, the issue lies in the least expected corners. It's fascinating, isn't it? Your experience, Peter Norman, serves as an eye-opener to our community. Indeed, it's a gentle reminder that it's not always the big, glaring components (like graphics card or memory) causing havoc.

[Graphics card or memory] - These are core components of a computer system that influence the performance of software like flight simulators. Graphics card is responsible for rendering an image to your monitor, and it can greatly affect the visual quality and frame rate of a game. Memory or RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer data storage that stores frequently used program instructions to increase the general speed of a system.

Regarding your tale of [Logitech G300], it's an important consideration for everyone here. The hardware we often overlook, like the programmable mouse or keyboard, can indeed contribute to the 'storm'.

[Logitech G300] - It's an older model of programmable mouse from Logitech, which has multiple programmable buttons that can be set to perform certain actions or commands. If there's an issue with the mouse (like shorting buttons), it can send multiple commands in a very short time, potentially overloading the system and causing issues like crashes or lags.

So yes, I second your advice: before you venture into the complex territories, look at the peripheral landscape. It's good to start from the simple, the obvious, like checking the seating of wires, updating drivers, and moving onto the peripherals - yes, even a humble mouse can lead to major setbacks.

Here are few steps I recommend to anyone encountering similar issues:

Update all drivers: Make sure all your drivers are up to date, including graphics card, motherboard, and peripherals.

Check your peripherals: Check the functioning of all peripherals including mouse, keyboard, joysticks, etc. Try using basic versions of these peripherals to rule out any issue.

Clean Reinstall: Uninstall the program completely and do a clean reinstall. Sometimes, fragments from previous installations can cause conflicts.

Check for Hardware Conflicts: Use the built-in Windows Device Manager to check for any potential conflicts between different pieces of hardware.

RAM and Graphics Card: Make sure your RAM and graphics card are above the recommended specs for MSFS 2020 and that they are functioning properly.

Microsoft Support: Reach out to Microsoft Support if 'Won't work on this device' message persists. It may be a bug that requires a fix from their end.

That said, I appreciate RadarMan's advice. Patience indeed pays off in such situations. And chopperaddict, do keep us posted on your experiment with the new mouse!

So to all fellow flight sim enthusiasts: when faced with system hiccups, remember to start small, check the less obvious, and remain patient. Happy flying!