Building a SIM Racing PC: The Complete Beginner's Guide
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Күн бұрынIn this video, I will discuss how to plan a build for a sim racing PC for BEGINNERS unfamiliar with gaming PCs. Then, I'll go through all the necessary components you'll need and provide you with some tips and tricks to get the most out of your budget.
By the end of this video, you'll have some basic knowledge you need to build your own sim racing PC. For example, if you're new to the hobby or looking to build a sim racing setup, this guide will provide some helpful things to consider.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:58 Key Components
03:53 GPU
04:12 CPU
05:11 Motherboard
6:38 Memory
7:05 Storage
7:50 Cooling
10:41 PSU
11:36 Budget
12:56 Outro
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@simracingden Жыл бұрын
Working on a follow-up video going into more detail on GPUs specifically, what to consider, the best options, etc.; I realize this was lacking from this video; stay tuned!
@NormanBoulder 8 ай бұрын
This video ever get made? I'm in the market to spend about $1k on a new GPU from my 1080ti for triple 1440p. Not sure if vram is most important or new tech like dlss3. Would love a deep dive on the best gpu's specifically for sim racing needs! Not many other regular pc testing channels present what's best for sim racing/flight sim pc builds. Thanks!
@kidMclean Жыл бұрын
Great content...the only thing missing was how to convince my wife on the spend 😂
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😂 That I can't help you with!
@hypeiceT Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@FlyingMiniTacosYT Жыл бұрын
Easy just open a second account transfer a little money per paycheck and she’ll never know. Now if she does find out just say it’s to buy her something special and actually buy said item, but keep transferring the money. She’ll forget about it momentarily
@kennethporst4359 11 ай бұрын
Just get a loan and buy it behind her back. Your the MAN of the House.
@essianenelson6545 8 ай бұрын
The key missing point 😂
@bmwM3M5M6 Жыл бұрын
Just wow what a clear and informative video but at the same time so short ! Great work my man ! 👍
@leomendoza450 Жыл бұрын
OMGGGG as a laptop, single 24in monitor racer this is my most important upgrade after a cockpit tysm!!!
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@deanfisher1656 Жыл бұрын
Really great intel and well constructed video…..thanks…..building one now and much of your info predicated we are on the right track. Thanks ….keep ‘em coming.
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Good luck with the build. What parts did you end up going with?
@thedirtyairf1podcast76 10 ай бұрын
I’m about to finally make the jump from PlayStation to PC. Thank you for this fantastic video. Cheers 🍻 🇨🇦🏁
@simracingden 10 ай бұрын
Amazing! Good luck and have fun!
@ryanslats6764 Жыл бұрын
Next level editing, very good.
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I try!
@Techn9cian123 9 ай бұрын
Started with a Series X early this year. Then got a fanatec csl dd and csl load cell pedals. Realized that Xbox isn’t that great for sims, so just bought my very first pc components. Ryzen 5 5600 RX 6600 ASUS B550 board 2x16 ddr4-3600 2tb M.2 Gonna built it myself.
@Greepled 8 ай бұрын
radeon ewww
@brandonmoreno4885 8 ай бұрын
@@Greepled what would you recommend
@hernando_alfonso8944 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mate, I want to change from Xbox/Playstation to PC, your Video was very helpful.
@simracingden 2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@kingbill22 5 ай бұрын
Great video. Fantastic work 👍
@simracingden 5 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
@scottbrown8142 6 ай бұрын
Very informative..thank you
@simracingden 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Dubstepconcept Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I noticed there are new versions of your monitor, is there a big difference between your QHD version and the E2 version (both on same Amazon page you posted for your monitor)?
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
I've been comparing the specs side by side, but I can't seem to figure out the difference between them. Unless I'm missing something, the specs all appear to be the same. Could it be that the E2 is just a newer version without any notable improvements?
@Bozo_Lord 11 ай бұрын
i bought a $1200 pre built for my first pc and it’s handled basic stuff like ac and acc but you can’t blast graphics. i’ve never built a pc so this is a huge help as i’m saving up to build a dedicated rig! great video man thank you.
@simracingden 11 ай бұрын
That’s awesome good luck with the build, and glad the video was helpful in some way! Thanks for watching.
@Bozo_Lord 11 ай бұрын
@@simracingden of course man!! keep pumping out killer content brotha
@mzie9110 Жыл бұрын
Only PC video anyone needs,, regardless of what games you play..
@mementos24 Жыл бұрын
Running a triple 1440p - 144hz setup and just switched my 6950xt for an RTX 4080. Not an needed upgrade but im just suprised at how much a constant 120 or 144hz refresh rate adds to the immersion. Plus Nvidia surround is way easier to setup than AMD Eyefinity for a 4 monitors setup.
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
nice! yes anything over 100hz adds so much to immersion, that 120-144hz is the sweet spot.
@bmwM3M5M6 Жыл бұрын
@Tofu Mofu Any idea if a 4080 will fit in a MSI MEG Trident X 10SD-867 MYS gaming pc ? I bought it ready made with a RTX 2070 Super in it but it struggles on triples 1080p for high FPS, especially when racing 20+ cars and on ACC. I’m not a PC expert so maybe you know more…. Thanks for the help already 🏁🏁🏁
@mementos24 Жыл бұрын
@@bmwM3M5M6 I dont think you could has your best bet would be the FE card but the air flow pattern is not an option for this case. Its an Itx based system so I would just get the nr200p and swap the component into it. That case is cheap and really great to work into it. Currently running the 4080FE and a 13700kf in one no problem at all, 50 to 65 degres max
@_Czarny_PL 4 ай бұрын
So when i buy 4080 Super now it Give me 120-140 fps with max settings ,on triple screen 1440p? Or better buy 4090? .
@mementos24 4 ай бұрын
@@_Czarny_PL It does, but if you can afford a 4090 you wont regret it as it will give you a nice headroom at these resolutions. Only reason I went 4080 was that m'y build is a 10L SFF PC, power and température management were needed.
@andynelson7773 Жыл бұрын
Hey I’m the one who bugged you on your last video. Thank you so much for making this!
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks again for the suggestion, and I hope it was helpful in some way. I know I didn't go into too much detail, but theres a lot to cover, so I may do more detailed videos, like for GPUs.
@leomendoza450 Жыл бұрын
Both of u really appreciate it, any chance of a budget or ‘bang for your buck’ efficiency epi? 😢
@wallyedmonds8199 Жыл бұрын
Nice , good vid
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@x1_n_only_jtm_ Ай бұрын
Great video! 👍 I'm new and totally don't know what I'm doing 😂
@simracingden Ай бұрын
Thanks! I hope this was helpful in someway. Good luck!
@tarushdei 10 ай бұрын
Great video. I'm on the verge of upgrading my whole sim setup (from GT-Lite, TMX and laptop to Fanatec, profile rig, custom desktop, etc) and wanted a baseline for where I needed to start for looking at PC components. I'm not big into gaming on PC outside of sim racing these days (my Steam library may argue) so I don't need a top-tier rig. This was a great guide to get me on the right track. Thank you. Subbed.
@simracingden 10 ай бұрын
Thats great! glad this was helpful, good luck with the new setup it sounds great!
@racingprincipal Жыл бұрын
Awesome video explaining and informing. Thanks
@chipsutcliffe7110 8 ай бұрын
I would like to see a video on how to get a pc sim rig up and running. I built a nice rig a while back but don't know how to use it.
@simracingden 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@JeLifeCoach 2 ай бұрын
Incredible video. Thank you. Will $2,000US dollars be adequate for parts to build CPU? IS there a big difference between 1-2k dollar budget? I just want to race. N streaming. No video editing. Not using PC to work. Simply gaming.
@robertpaulsen5114 Жыл бұрын
total noob question... does the wheel and other bits affect your GPU at all. I have a 2070 so I don't have much to spare. lol keyboard and mouse I don't fall below 100 fps... depending on the game/settings of course.
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
No the wheel does not effect gpu at all.
@bobk4438 11 ай бұрын
I think planning to upgrade your system is a mistake. Buy the best you can afford then use it for 5-6 years. At this point the only components you can reuse are the case and power supply.
@alastairman1223 Жыл бұрын
Been using a gaming laptop with an i7 and a 1660 ti for the past 2 yrs now mainly on iracing. Been having no issues but I would like something quieter.
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
That’s good but for sure a PC with better cooling would be quieter since the laptop probably has to run fans at high speed to keep temps in check.
@alastairman1223 Жыл бұрын
@@simracingden yea I’ve been surprised at how much it can handle. I can run iracing between 80-100 fps on medium graphics easily. Unfortunately I probs won’t be getting a pc any time soon since I go to college overseas and I also just spent an arm and a leg on a new rig 😬
@keithokeeffe8500 8 ай бұрын
Hi just looking for advice on a GPU I'm probably only going Tobe playing Sim racing games running on a single 1440p monitor thanks
@simracingden 8 ай бұрын
I'd probably go with like a 4070
@kruiseorbruise 4 ай бұрын
How long does a good build usually last a year or years?? Just wondering if the investment is worth it
@TobyGeldard 3 ай бұрын
Years, I built my pc 10 years ago and it’s still going strong, just upgraded ram and graphics card
@smokinC5 5 ай бұрын
I am new to pc, looking at building a 8 core ryzan pc for triple 4k monitors. Do i need the go more cores or should that do it?
@simracingden 5 ай бұрын
Gpu will be more critical in this case to run those monitors at a 4K resolution and decent frame rates.
@smokinC5 5 ай бұрын
@@simracingden thank you! My gpu is a 4070.
@amarokdcs1062 4 ай бұрын
absolutely zero need to run triple 4k, you wont notice a difference, also your 4070 wont handle it too well, idk why you think you need 4k, you'll do perfectly fine with 1440p
@JackKinahon 9 ай бұрын
Is the Ryzen 7 5700g, GTX 3060, and 16gbram good combo?
@Greepled 8 ай бұрын
why would u buy a 3060 rn. they are more expensive then a 4000 series
@thoritissimgarage1482 Жыл бұрын
Where do you get all the clips in your videos?
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
A lot of the stock footage I sometimes use comes from Pexels.com
@thoritissimgarage1482 Жыл бұрын
@@simracingden Thank you! You're videos are so well done and a pleasure to watch!
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
@@thoritissimgarage1482 Thank you very much! For the kind words.
@ar_x7 Ай бұрын
I got a 7900xtx and running ac 8560x1440 at 144hz with pure and natural post processing mod all at max for 85fps. I think I need more power
@simracingden Ай бұрын
Possibly but ACC on really high graphics is pretty intensive.
@codyzempel5506 Жыл бұрын
Can someone give me a rough estimate on a reliable but yet budget friendly PC..don't want to break the bank lol did on hardware and rig been gaming on console but want to go PC but have noooo idea what matters most and where I could get one for a great deal
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
To provide recommendations on PC hardware, it would be helpful to know the specific sims you plan on running, as well as the displays you intend to use. Additionally, please provide details on your desired resolution, frame rate, and the display's capabilities. This information will assist in providing tailored suggestions for your needs.
@lukasfink7084 7 ай бұрын
Is the new rtx 4060 good for simracing?
@simracingden 7 ай бұрын
It's a good card but not a big step up from the equivalent 30 series. It should run most sims at above 60fps, but if you can, I would aim for something capable of over 100fps for sim racing. Also, it only has 8 GB of RAM, so it could get overwhelmed by some newer or future titles. I would personally look at a 4070 and above if I were you.
@mbf6160 5 ай бұрын
You should be fine starting out but you definitely want a card with more VRAM
@ALPHAGFAST Жыл бұрын
Is this pc good for Fortnite how much FPS on Fortnite
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
Do you mean the PC I built for my Sim Racing Rig? If that's the case, it's more than adequate for Fortnite and may even be overpowered. It should be able to achieve high FPS, although I'm not familiar with the game's requirements. My PC can handle many games at maximum settings and high FPS.
@corzabourne2101 4 ай бұрын
It's perfect except for the monitors which are to small
@simracingden 3 ай бұрын
Looking to upgrade my monitors to 42” or 48” in the near future likely LG oled
@amarokdcs1062 4 ай бұрын
zero need for a dedicated simracing pc its a uselsss trick, just use a few splitter and your current pc ( if thats not up to spec just upgrade it, aswell you don't need crazy specs, my pc barely costs £800 and i'm running triple 1440p )
@noherczeg 7 ай бұрын
One addition: primary / gaming SSD-s should always be M.2 PCI-E SSD-s, and NOT SATA! Going with SATA will result in a 1/10-t of read/write performance, or worse!
@simracingden 7 ай бұрын
Yes absolutley I have 3 M2 PCI-E SSD I must have missed mentioning this.
@wallyedmonds8199 Жыл бұрын
I guess getting a pc pre made you pay more than making one yourself .
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
In most cases but may not always be true.
@GUN69_ Жыл бұрын
I clicked on your video because I was hoping you might dive deeper into explanations regarding the GPU choice. Sadly, I noticed that this part takes apporoximately 30 seconds of your video. I think this is a big decision to make whether to choose AMD or Nvidia - regardless if somebody decides to build a triple screen setup or use vr. FSR, DLSS, gigabytes of ram affecting the VR performance, Nvidia Surround, Fixed foveted rendering not being currently available for AMD cards, etc.
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
Sorry about that I realize I should have gone into more detail there. Thanks for your feedback. I'm going to potentially work on another guide just focusing on GPU options since it's one of the most important.
@user_____M 11 ай бұрын
16GB is a joke. I get 40% usage on my 64GB without streaming or even playing.
@simracingden 10 ай бұрын
Yes I agree These days 32gb is starting to become the min recommendation that’s what I run myself. That kind of usage sounds high though for not running any games? What apps are taking up the most usage?
@223rockmaster 7 ай бұрын
Dawg. This is just a beginners guide to building a gaming PC. It has nothing to do with getting into Sim racing, or racing peripherals for PC. Wtf
@simracingden 7 ай бұрын
Correct it’s not but check out my other video that is kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7iVaa-qsbiVd40.htmlsi=-f-9rzFM-DtKC2pS
@223rockmaster 7 ай бұрын
@@simracingden I already used a different video. I would really personally recommend adjusting that title.
@loveforsimracing8197 Жыл бұрын
I'm not one of those people to try to put down others but I'm going to argue a factor on this subject. You do not have to have the best of the best PC, Monitors and equipment to enjoy or experience the best of sim racing. Having these things will not help your lap times or make you better than others. The best race car drivers can win with the shitest of vehicles. The driver makes the race not what your running.
@simracingden Жыл бұрын
I agree and that was not the point I was trying to communicate. I didn't say you need the best of the best just wanted to provide a basic guide on the key components for those new to PC building.
@mementos24 Жыл бұрын
Really depends of your goal, to be the fastest and enjoy racing you are 100% right. But for some, the joy of sim racing does come from getting the gear that will let you recreate the most faithful representation of racing a car and enjoying the building process. I just cant agree about the part that drivers can win with the shittiest vehicle as it is usually not the case at all. Plus racing irl is a team sports, your vehicle , mecanics and even sponsors are part of the game, not only your driving skills.
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