Rennlist iRacing thread
08-19-2020, 10:56 AM
#7486
Hi All,
I’m an avid track day driver in my Boxster S and am looking to set up a home iRacing system for off track fun. I’m a retired electrical engineer, so I’m good with hardware, but since I’ve never been a gamer, I’m not familiar with the modern parts that make up a good system. I’ve been reading posts and blogs and starting to learn… but still a total newbie! I’m looking to build a decent starter/mid-range system and my budget plan is about $3,000.
I’ve listed below what I’m shopping for, feel free to comment on my choices! The big question seems to be the right combination of GPU card and display. Seems to be a tradeoff between high resolution and refresh rates, so while I initially assumed a 4K, 34” curved monitor would be good, some don’t have high refresh rates. Is there a ‘sweet spot’ display that provides high refresh with reasonably high resolution? Seems like a lot of racers like the Samsung CHG90 series but it is lower resolution.
On the GPU, seems the Nvidia 2080 is a common choice, but is the 8 GB memory enough? I thought I heard of one guy who had the 2080 with 16 GB, but I don’t see that as an option.
So here is my list:
Tim
I’m an avid track day driver in my Boxster S and am looking to set up a home iRacing system for off track fun. I’m a retired electrical engineer, so I’m good with hardware, but since I’ve never been a gamer, I’m not familiar with the modern parts that make up a good system. I’ve been reading posts and blogs and starting to learn… but still a total newbie! I’m looking to build a decent starter/mid-range system and my budget plan is about $3,000.
I’ve listed below what I’m shopping for, feel free to comment on my choices! The big question seems to be the right combination of GPU card and display. Seems to be a tradeoff between high resolution and refresh rates, so while I initially assumed a 4K, 34” curved monitor would be good, some don’t have high refresh rates. Is there a ‘sweet spot’ display that provides high refresh with reasonably high resolution? Seems like a lot of racers like the Samsung CHG90 series but it is lower resolution.
On the GPU, seems the Nvidia 2080 is a common choice, but is the 8 GB memory enough? I thought I heard of one guy who had the 2080 with 16 GB, but I don’t see that as an option.
So here is my list:
- Computer: IBUYPOWER or similar, i7, 32 GB, 500 GB SSD, 750 Watt PS - $2,200 with GPU below
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2080, 8 GB RAM
- Monitor Options:
- LG 34GK950F-B Curved Gaming Monitor, 34” 21:9, 3440 x 1440, HDR400, 144 Hz - $876
- LG 34WN80C-B, 34”, 21:9, 3440 x 1440, HDR10, 60 HZ - $549
- Asus Predator X34, 34”, 3440 x 1440, 100 Hz - $849
- Samsung CHG90, 49”, 32:9, 1080P, 144 Hz - $1,000
- Wheel/Pedals: Logitech G29 - $400
- Headset: TBD
- Seat: I have this covered, I bought a used sport seat from a 911, so it’s a real car seat!
- Chassis: I’ll build this myself, mimicking all the seat, pedal, & wheel location dimensions from my Boxster. I know it needs to be very sturdy to withstand strong braking forces…
Tim
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BoxsterMan2020 (08-19-2020)
08-19-2020, 12:28 PM
#7487
Rennlist Member
Thanks Gary. Not sure if I'm up to building it myself but I know you can save some $$ doing that. I'll Google these parts and check them out, some I have not heard of before. If you can email me the NewEgg list that would be great! I'll PM you with my email address.
Tim
Tim
Last edited by Gary R.; 08-19-2020 at 12:29 PM.
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BoxsterMan2020 (08-19-2020)
08-21-2020, 05:14 PM
#7488
Thanks Squeaky. I figured I would start with a decent monitor first and then try VR later on once I get some skill in the iDriving! I saw an article yesterday that the RTX3 series may be prices at $2,000, so that is well beyond 'starter system' territory. I think the RTX 2080 will be good for a while at least.
Tim
Tim
08-21-2020, 05:23 PM
#7489
Thanks Gary, Where in CT are you from?
I like the idea of the full size wheel, I'm trying to make the setup as car like as possible... Do the Thrustmaster pedals have the load cell to give true braking pressure? I thought only the Fanatec pedals had that...
I like the idea of the full size wheel, I'm trying to make the setup as car like as possible... Do the Thrustmaster pedals have the load cell to give true braking pressure? I thought only the Fanatec pedals had that...
09-14-2020, 10:07 AM
#7490
Burning Brakes
I know this thread hasn't been updated in a month but the 30 Series cards are available for purchase this week.
IIRC:
3070 ~ $500
3080 ~ $700
3090 ~ $1400
IIRC:
3070 ~ $500
3080 ~ $700
3090 ~ $1400
09-15-2020, 12:56 PM
#7491
Burning Brakes
I'm sure like most others on here, I picked up iRacing to experience more DEs/Races while improving my skill in the real world.
I noticed in iRacing that you don't have to clutch in to downshift. Does anyone still clutch downshift for more immersion and real life training, or am I being a total bafoon? If you've purchased an H Pattern, are you getting any use out of it? I've noticed that the Miata seems to be one of the only H Pattern Road Cars on iRacing, it would be great if they added more Vintage Racers + Series.
I will be joining the PCA Series once I get further along in iRacing, are there any Rennlist leagues?
I noticed in iRacing that you don't have to clutch in to downshift. Does anyone still clutch downshift for more immersion and real life training, or am I being a total bafoon? If you've purchased an H Pattern, are you getting any use out of it? I've noticed that the Miata seems to be one of the only H Pattern Road Cars on iRacing, it would be great if they added more Vintage Racers + Series.
I will be joining the PCA Series once I get further along in iRacing, are there any Rennlist leagues?
09-21-2020, 12:42 PM
#7493
Auctioning off some iRacing memberships (or credits if you already have a membership) along with head-to-head matches that will be more fun than competitive (these pros say they suck at sim).
AUCTION CLOSES TONIGHT at 9PM.
Support the Erin Levitas Foundation
Pobst https://events.handbid.com/auctions/...y-pobst-731540
Pumpelly https://events.handbid.com/auctions/...umpelly-736670
Levitas https://events.handbid.com/auctions/...levitas-721068
Skeen https://events.handbid.com/auctions/...e-skeen-731809
AUCTION CLOSES TONIGHT at 9PM.
Support the Erin Levitas Foundation
Pobst https://events.handbid.com/auctions/...y-pobst-731540
Pumpelly https://events.handbid.com/auctions/...umpelly-736670
Levitas https://events.handbid.com/auctions/...levitas-721068
Skeen https://events.handbid.com/auctions/...e-skeen-731809
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peterp (09-21-2020)
09-21-2020, 01:26 PM
#7494
Drifting
PCA Sim Racing (https://pcasimracing.com/) produced a turn-by-turn guide in a GT4 for this week's race at Road Atlanta:
09-24-2020, 07:19 AM
#7495
Rennlist Member
- "Load Cell force sensor technology: up to 220 lb / 100 kg of pressure, for the perfect amount of braking power."
Last edited by Gary R.; 09-24-2020 at 07:21 AM.
09-24-2020, 08:16 AM
#7496
From Woodbury. The TM T-LCM pedals are described here
- "Load Cell force sensor technology: up to 220 lb / 100 kg of pressure, for the perfect amount of braking power."
09-24-2020, 08:33 AM
#7497
Rennlist Member
3080's were snagged by Bots before they even hit the shelves. They are going for insane amounts on e-bay. 3090 releases today but at $1500 it's performance gains don't justify double the price. The 3080RTX with 20gb memory they already leaked specs on will be the card to have...
09-24-2020, 08:44 AM
#7498
For now like you my 2080 does everything I need!
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Gary R. (09-24-2020)
09-24-2020, 02:10 PM
#7499
Drifting
It seems like getting the new Nvidia cards is going to be a bit like buying Heusinkveld pedals, at least for a while.
Our 2080 seems to be handling the iRacing graphics load just fine, but the red "rendering" bar on top often indicates that the CPU (i7 with 32GB memory) is overloaded. That seems to be the performance bottleneck more than the graphics card.
Our 2080 seems to be handling the iRacing graphics load just fine, but the red "rendering" bar on top often indicates that the CPU (i7 with 32GB memory) is overloaded. That seems to be the performance bottleneck more than the graphics card.
09-25-2020, 08:33 PM
#7500
It seems like getting the new Nvidia cards is going to be a bit like buying Heusinkveld pedals, at least for a while.
Our 2080 seems to be handling the iRacing graphics load just fine, but the red "rendering" bar on top often indicates that the CPU (i7 with 32GB memory) is overloaded. That seems to be the performance bottleneck more than the graphics card.
Our 2080 seems to be handling the iRacing graphics load just fine, but the red "rendering" bar on top often indicates that the CPU (i7 with 32GB memory) is overloaded. That seems to be the performance bottleneck more than the graphics card.