Sim Racing Build

ThatGamerJake · Mar 8, 2018

Hello. I am going to begin to enter the world of sim racing and I want a nice setup.

The PC will have a black/White consistent theme.

How can I make this cheaper or better? Any feedback or suggestions?

I want to use triple monitors for Forza Motorsport 7 and Horizon 3, and Oculus Rift for the other games such as Project CARS 2, Assetto Corsa, and DiRT Rally

Check out the part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/ThatGamerJake/saved/t7hpbv

larkspur · Mar 9, 2018

I'd switch it up to a i7-8700k and a z370 motherboard. 6 cores 12 threads and newer architecture vs. 4 cores 8 threads. A lot more longevity and not much more $$. Definitely a 1080ti like you have there. Unless you plan to add a 2nd 1080ti (I wouldn't recommend it) you can use a quality 650w PSU no problem. That's a lot of RAM for a gaming build. Assuming it's just a gaming rig then you could do just fine with 2 x 8gb (and certainly add more later if needed when the prices relax). I wouldn't use Arctic Silver anymore - kryonaut has better performance: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4YU4GP8295&cm_re=thermal_grizzly_kryonaut-_-9SIA4YU4GP8295-_-Product

EDIT: Also, the sound card is not necessary unless you are an audiophile, but you probably already know that

King Dranzer · Mar 9, 2018

Here is the list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($333.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H150i PRO 47.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($303.39 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($415.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($199.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Series Primo Aluminum ATX Full Tower Case ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($128.89 @ OutletPC)
Sound Card: Asus - STRIX RAID DLX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($218.60 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus - ROG SWIFT PG248Q 24.0" 1920x1080 180Hz Monitor ($422.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus - ROG SWIFT PG248Q 24.0" 1920x1080 180Hz Monitor ($422.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus - ROG SWIFT PG248Q 24.0" 1920x1080 180Hz Monitor ($422.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DGR 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($469.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Corsair - K95 RGB PLATINUM Wired Gaming Keyboard ($187.19 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech - G613 Wireless Standard Keyboard ($108.99 @ Best Buy)
Mouse: Logitech - G903 Wireless Optical Mouse ($112.95 @ Newegg)
Other: HTC VIVE - Virtual Reality System ($599.00 @ Amazon)
Other: Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel + Logitech G Driving Force Shifter Bundle ($344.97 @ Amazon)
Other: Sony MDR-1ADAC Premium Hi-Res Stereo Built-in DAC Headphones (Black/Red) ($350.00)
Other: Volair Sim Universal Flight or Racing Simulation Cockpit Chassis with Triple Monitor Mounts ($695.00)
Total: $6476.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 05:29 EST-0500

This covers almost everything.

NVIDIA new lineup is launching soon get two GPUs for SLI. 3x 1080p needs SLI for better performance.

That 4th 1440p monitor is for general gaming out of the simulator.

The headphones I provided are perfect and best for natural sound output which no gaming headset can provide. If you want microphone get it separately.

Motherboard comes with WiFi so no need of extra adapter.

I provided two keyboard options one is wired and other is wireless. Choose the one which is more comfortable to handle while switching between desk and simulator.

You still have enough budget left to get two GPUs for SLI even if they are priced $800 each.

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