What PC for simracing

igeorge said:
I used to do a bit of 'gentleman' racing 10 years back. Had a Noble M400 and did trackdays, hillclimbs etc. I've always simraced, but VR has completely changed things for me. My real racing days are over, and VR racing has replaced the itch. Cheaper!, safer and less time consuming than the real thing. Sure it's not the same, but VR racing allows such a freedom of choice that I could never get from the the real thing. One thing that VR does really well is create a sense of speed.

Ghost, I'm out in Noordhoek...if you ever want to give it a bash, give me a shout.
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That's amazing! Saw a noble M400 out in a weird little town called Villiersdorp, just sitting in a small showroom. Parked next to that was a fully worked Nissan R34 GTR Nismo (or maybe R33, was a while ago). Pretty cool stuff. Interested to give VR a go sometime.
 
I would like to try VR out - for various games - but I don't want to spend money on a VR headset without knowing whether I will like it or not.
 
Over long sessions a VR headset is a pain in the @#$%^& - it needs to fit really very well not to become uncomfortable, and also, it is heavy. It is nothing to use for 10 mins to 20 mins - but try playing for a few hours and feel the neck strain.
I would go with a 3 screen setup.
 
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Rustie said:
Over long sessions a VR headset is a pain in the @#$%^& - it needs to fit really very well to to become uncomfortable, and also, it is heavy. It is nothing to use for 10 mins to 20 mins - but try playing for a few hours and feel the neck strain.
I would go with a 3 screen setup.
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Hell yeah!

[video=youtube;boUQsQsoAdM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boUQsQsoAdM[/video]

:D
 
Rustie said:
Over long sessions a VR headset is a pain in the @#$%^& - it needs to fit really very well not to become uncomfortable, and also, it is heavy. It is nothing to use for 10 mins to 20 mins - but try playing for a few hours and feel the neck strain.
I would go with a 3 screen setup.
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Nope! I race for hours at time, and it's never been an issue. Try being in a hot car with a helmet and racing suit for a while:)
Remember you're in a chair with a headrest...at least you should be if you want a proper racing experience.
Ian
 
A 3 monitor setup widens your field of view horizontally...it doesn't 'put you in the cockpit' like VR can. Small things like the fact that the rear and sideview mirror views change according to your head position. Sounds minor, but useful if racing close. Leaning in to check a guage...
And all you see is the vr view, not the room around you in your peripheral vision.
I really can't see anyone not preferring VR after trying a decent setup, except for nausea susceptibility in certain folks.
I might sound like I'm trying to push an agenda, but it's really with the best of intentions...VR simming just so bloody awesome.
 
Rustie said:
Over long sessions a VR headset is a pain in the @#$%^& - it needs to fit really very well not to become uncomfortable, and also, it is heavy. It is nothing to use for 10 mins to 20 mins - but try playing for a few hours and feel the neck strain.
I would go with a 3 screen setup.
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Heh? A helmet is 2-3 times heavier than a VR headset and is worn in the real world for very long periods of time, it really shouldn't be an issue at all.
 
Archer said:
Heh? A helmet is 2-3 times heavier than a VR headset and is worn in the real world for very long periods of time, it really shouldn't be an issue at all.
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I think the difference with VR headsets is the way they sit on your head. All of the weight is concentrated on the front. Compare that to a helmet, where the weight is distributed much more evenly.
 
It's very important to fit it properly. On the Rift, the procedure isn't obvious - one case where RTFM does help:) If done correctly, the back strap is low down on the back of the head, just above the neck, and I find it comfy. Haven't tried the Vive myself.
 
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