Any PC Gamers Around?

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Ok, I know you all have discussed your driving sim setups before, but now I'm actually paying attention lol. What does everyone use hardware-wise? Controller, wheel on desk, sim rig, etc?

Seriously considering building a sim rig and a new gaming PC once GPUs are available again. Hopefully soon.

Logitech G29 which is more than enough for most sims. 6 SP shifter is sold separately. The wheel comes with 3 pedals. My wheel setup is mounted to the desk while I acquire a better mount setup. Gotta remove the wheels from your chair because you’ll move a lot unless you have an actual rig.

Most sims are not too demanding graphics wise, u less you are into Forza but that isn’t much of a simulator. A 1080ti/1660 2000 series or even a 3060 would be more than enough to enjoy 1080p at 60FPS on high settings.


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[Spuds]

Yeah, I was thinking of just getting/building a dedicated rig, not sure how beefy I would want it to be. How's the fold-up MSG? I have space for something a bit more solid myself but would be interested to hear your thoughts on that.

The csl-dd with the power boost is probably the wheel I'm going with, haven't looked at pedals yet, but my understanding is it really makes a difference in the experience to get good pedals.

My GTX 1080 is probably good for a start, it runs my 4k monitor at my desk pretty well with most games on highish graphics. I just need to get it back from my wife's PC lol.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Yeah, I was thinking of just getting/building a dedicated rig, not sure how beefy I would want it to be. How's the fold-up MSG? I have space for something a bit more solid myself but would be interested to hear your thoughts on that..

It's great if you are working with limited space. I would say much more comfortable then mounting to a desk, but not as good as a rig. It has a bit of play where the wheelbase mounts to the bar that holds it in place. The bar the wheelbase is mounted to also has a bit of play where it locks into the chair. The pedal base pivots for storage and if you get hard on the brakes in like a formula car you will rock the whole chair back a bit. The pedal mounting looks like it would shift, but it has not moved on me. I also wish there was a way to raise the pedals in relation to the seat base as it feels a bit too low for me. Overall it is comfortable and quite adjustable. I have had mine for as long as my wheel, about 3 years and it has held up well.

[cjd]

I built a rig to tuck in the corner of the office...

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by cjd

I built a rig to tuck in the corner of the office...

Is that a dd1 or dd2?

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by cjd

I built a rig to tuck in the corner of the office...

I am not saying that doesn't look awesome, because it does, but the right hand screen overlapping the center screen is causing me some agitation.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

I am not saying that doesn't look awesome, because it does, but the right hand screen overlapping the center screen is causing me some agitation.

Helps eliminate the bezel between the monitors I suspect, and you wouldn't notice it as much straight on.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Is that a dd1 or dd2?

DD1,v3 pedals.

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

I am not saying that doesn't look awesome, because it does, but the right hand screen overlapping the center screen is causing me some agitation.

As noted, it improves how things look when in the rig, both geometry-wise and visually. Side panel surface lines up with the edge of the main active screen edge.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by cjd

DD1,v3 pedals.



As noted, it improves how things look when in the rig, both geometry-wise and visually. Side panel surface lines up with the edge of the main active screen edge.

Ok, question on the wheel. What % of the torque do you actually use? Why would someone pick the dd1/2 over the csl dd now that the latter is available? Is 8nm just not enough torque for some folks?

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Ok, question on the wheel. What % of the torque do you actually use? Why would someone pick the dd1/2 over the csl dd now that the latter is available? Is 8nm just not enough torque for some folks?

43% though a bit lower at the moment due to some health issues... but had been looking toward 45% and feeling my way around any more or less.

I got the DD1 because I wanted a direct-drive setup and it was among the most affordable (and supported) bases available. I'm not sure I'd get it over the CSL DD base were I shopping now, but that wasn't available when I got this.

[Dadhawk]

Any of the racing games support VR headsets? Flight Simulator supports them. To me it makes a huge difference in the "feel" once you get used to not being able to see your controls.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Any of the racing games support VR headsets? Flight Simulator supports them. To me it makes a huge difference in the "feel" once you get used to not being able to see your controls.

Oh yesss.

Makes a difference in judging braking points as you get some depth perception a screen just isn't as good at conveying. Makes me nauseous after a bit though. The green hell is like the Death Star trench run in VR and a fast car.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Any of the racing games support VR headsets? Flight Simulator supports them. To me it makes a huge difference in the "feel" once you get used to not being able to see your controls.

yes - I think rf2, ac, acc, iRacing all do as we've had folks join us in VR. I assume others do but unsure.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by cjd

yes - I think rf2, ac, acc, iRacing all do as we've had folks join us in VR. I assume others do but unsure.

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