Computer for a motion racing simulator (graphics cards specifically) under $2500

jwsclark19 · Dec 15, 2014

Hi everyone,

I'm helping someone build a computer that will be used for a motion racing simulator. The computer will be hooked up to 3 46" 240 hz televisions. Here is my proposed list of components. What do you guys think? It will be used with games like rFactor, Grid etc. Thanks a lot!

Case: Coolermaster HAF 932 Advanced Full tower $139.99 @ Newegg
MB - ASUS Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 $269.99 @ Newegg
CPU - Intel i7 4790k Haswell $369.99 @ Newegg
CPU heatsink - Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo $34.99 @ Newegg
Memory - G.Skill Ripjaws Z series 16 GB @ 2133 MHz $184.99 @ Newegg
Video - 2x EVGA GeForce 660 FTW Signature 2, 3 GB in SLI $469.99@ Newegg
PSU - EVGA Supernova 750W $119.99 @ Newegg
Network - ASUS PCE N15 $29.99 @ Newegg
SSD - Samsung EVO 500 GB $269.99 @ Newegg
Media - ASUS Black blu-ray burner $64.99@ Newegg
Sound - ASUS Xonar DGX 5.1 PCI-e $57.43 @ Newegg

Total - $2139.67

Thanks a lot! Basically, I just want to make sure this will be sufficient to send good picture quality to the 3 TV's. I'm thinking I will just run DVI-HDMI adapters to each T.V.

vulcangrey · Dec 15, 2014

I think the 2 660's will be underpowered. I have a 3 monitor 2560x1440 (7680x1440), so a little higher res than your 5760x1080, but I have 2 R9 290's and that is barely enough for 60fps in some driving games, with the detail and especially AA/AF turned down. Assetto Corsa will use all 4GB as well, at all times. And that's without other cars on track, if I race against others then frame rates dip pretty low. iRacing is fine though, also the F1 2013 and F12014 seem fine too. I have an 850W power supply, and that is probably a minimum...

CRITICALThinker · Dec 15, 2014

Just a suggestion

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rkVt4D
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rkVt4D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($120.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($47.27 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1708.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 22:59 EST-0500

your processor and mobo are fine, I just put a 250GB SSD and a 1TB HDD instead of the 500GB, a high quality power supply (the evga isn't too bad, but I believe it has multiple 12V rails) Slower ram (doesn't make much of a difference, 1600MHz CL9 would be just as good) and 970 SLI. if you do get a motherboard without wifi and have an empty USB 2.0 header I recommend this wireless adapter http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di

jwsclark19 · Dec 16, 2014

Thanks for the responses, guys. So would the 2x GTX 970 4 GB's be enough to run the 3 46" TV's @ 1080p @ 60 fps with a racing simulation game like rFactor? Thanks!

vulcangrey · Dec 16, 2014

2 970's should be fine for most racing games... Assetto Corsa seems to be one of the most difficult for graphics cards.

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