Building a SIM Racing PC: The Complete Beginner's Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
  • In 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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    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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Комментарии • 102

  • @simracingden
    @simracingden  Год назад +10

    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
      @NormanBoulder 8 месяцев назад

      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
    @kidMclean Год назад +90

    Great content...the only thing missing was how to convince my wife on the spend 😂

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  Год назад +9

      Thanks! 😂 That I can't help you with!

    • @hypeiceT
      @hypeiceT Год назад +1

      😂😂😂

    • @FlyingMiniTacosYT
      @FlyingMiniTacosYT Год назад +12

      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
      @kennethporst4359 11 месяцев назад +4

      Just get a loan and buy it behind her back. Your the MAN of the House.

    • @essianenelson6545
      @essianenelson6545 9 месяцев назад +1

      The key missing point 😂

  • @bmwM3M5M6
    @bmwM3M5M6 Год назад +5

    Just wow what a clear and informative video but at the same time so short ! Great work my man ! 👍

  • @deanfisher1656
    @deanfisher1656 Год назад +1

    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
      @simracingden  Год назад

      Glad it helped! Good luck with the build. What parts did you end up going with?

  • @leomendoza450
    @leomendoza450 Год назад +3

    OMGGGG as a laptop, single 24in monitor racer this is my most important upgrade after a cockpit tysm!!!

  • @ryanslats6764
    @ryanslats6764 Год назад +2

    Next level editing, very good.

  • @thedirtyairf1podcast76
    @thedirtyairf1podcast76 11 месяцев назад

    I’m about to finally make the jump from PlayStation to PC.
    Thank you for this fantastic video. Cheers 🍻 🇨🇦🏁

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  11 месяцев назад

      Amazing! Good luck and have fun!

  • @kingbill22
    @kingbill22 5 месяцев назад

    Great video. Fantastic work 👍

  • @hernando_alfonso8944
    @hernando_alfonso8944 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks Mate, I want to change from Xbox/Playstation to PC, your Video was very helpful.

  • @scottbrown8142
    @scottbrown8142 6 месяцев назад

    Very informative..thank you

  • @Techn9cian123
    @Techn9cian123 10 месяцев назад +5

    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
      @Greepled 9 месяцев назад

      radeon ewww

    • @brandonmoreno4885
      @brandonmoreno4885 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@Greepled what would you recommend

  • @Bozo_Lord
    @Bozo_Lord 11 месяцев назад

    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
      @simracingden  11 месяцев назад +1

      That’s awesome good luck with the build, and glad the video was helpful in some way! Thanks for watching.

    • @Bozo_Lord
      @Bozo_Lord 11 месяцев назад

      @@simracingden of course man!! keep pumping out killer content brotha

  • @wallyedmonds8199
    @wallyedmonds8199 Год назад +1

    Nice , good vid

  • @mementos24
    @mementos24 Год назад +6

    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
      @simracingden  Год назад +2

      nice! yes anything over 100hz adds so much to immersion, that 120-144hz is the sweet spot.

    • @bmwM3M5M6
      @bmwM3M5M6 Год назад

      @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
      @mementos24 Год назад +1

      @@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
      @_Czarny_PL 4 месяца назад

      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
      @mementos24 4 месяца назад +1

      @@_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
    @andynelson7773 Год назад

    Hey I’m the one who bugged you on your last video. Thank you so much for making this!

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  Год назад +1

      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
      @leomendoza450 Год назад

      Both of u really appreciate it, any chance of a budget or ‘bang for your buck’ efficiency epi? 😢

  • @racingprincipal
    @racingprincipal Год назад

    Awesome video explaining and informing. Thanks

  • @x1_n_only_jtm_
    @x1_n_only_jtm_ 2 месяца назад

    Great video! 👍 I'm new and totally don't know what I'm doing 😂

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  2 месяца назад

      Thanks! I hope this was helpful in someway. Good luck!

  • @tarushdei
    @tarushdei 11 месяцев назад

    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
      @simracingden  11 месяцев назад

      Thats great! glad this was helpful, good luck with the new setup it sounds great!

  • @mzie9110
    @mzie9110 Год назад

    Only PC video anyone needs,, regardless of what games you play..

  • @chipsutcliffe7110
    @chipsutcliffe7110 8 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @Dubstepconcept
    @Dubstepconcept Год назад

    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
      @simracingden  Год назад

      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?

  • @bobk4438
    @bobk4438 11 месяцев назад +3

    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
    @alastairman1223 Год назад

    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
      @simracingden  Год назад

      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
      @alastairman1223 Год назад

      @@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 😬

  • @JeLifeCoach
    @JeLifeCoach 3 месяца назад

    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
    @robertpaulsen5114 Год назад

    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
      @simracingden  Год назад

      No the wheel does not effect gpu at all.

  • @ar_x7
    @ar_x7 2 месяца назад

    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
      @simracingden  2 месяца назад

      Possibly but ACC on really high graphics is pretty intensive.

  • @keithokeeffe8500
    @keithokeeffe8500 8 месяцев назад

    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
      @simracingden  8 месяцев назад +1

      I'd probably go with like a 4070

  • @JackKinahon
    @JackKinahon 10 месяцев назад

    Is the Ryzen 7 5700g, GTX 3060, and 16gbram good combo?

    • @Greepled
      @Greepled 9 месяцев назад

      why would u buy a 3060 rn. they are more expensive then a 4000 series

  • @kruiseorbruise
    @kruiseorbruise 4 месяца назад

    How long does a good build usually last a year or years?? Just wondering if the investment is worth it

    • @TobyGeldard
      @TobyGeldard 4 месяца назад

      Years, I built my pc 10 years ago and it’s still going strong, just upgraded ram and graphics card

  • @smokinC5
    @smokinC5 5 месяцев назад

    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
      @simracingden  5 месяцев назад

      Gpu will be more critical in this case to run those monitors at a 4K resolution and decent frame rates.

    • @smokinC5
      @smokinC5 5 месяцев назад

      @@simracingden thank you! My gpu is a 4070.

    • @amarokdcs1062
      @amarokdcs1062 5 месяцев назад +1

      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

  • @codyzempel5506
    @codyzempel5506 Год назад

    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
      @simracingden  Год назад +1

      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.

  • @thoritissimgarage1482
    @thoritissimgarage1482 Год назад

    Where do you get all the clips in your videos?

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  Год назад +1

      A lot of the stock footage I sometimes use comes from Pexels.com

    • @thoritissimgarage1482
      @thoritissimgarage1482 Год назад

      @@simracingden Thank you! You're videos are so well done and a pleasure to watch!

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  Год назад

      @@thoritissimgarage1482 Thank you very much! For the kind words.

  • @mixsveen-q9m
    @mixsveen-q9m 10 дней назад

    I have GeForce 4060 8gb can I upgrade to triple 32s w/1440 or do I need 4080 16gb.

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  6 дней назад

      what type of FPS are you getting now at 1440p? what is the max refresh rate of your new monitors?

  • @corzabourne2101
    @corzabourne2101 4 месяца назад

    It's perfect except for the monitors which are to small

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  4 месяца назад

      Looking to upgrade my monitors to 42” or 48” in the near future likely LG oled

  • @noherczeg
    @noherczeg 8 месяцев назад +1

    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
      @simracingden  8 месяцев назад

      Yes absolutley I have 3 M2 PCI-E SSD I must have missed mentioning this.

  • @amarokdcs1062
    @amarokdcs1062 5 месяцев назад

    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 )

  • @YOUTUBE-XMECHY
    @YOUTUBE-XMECHY Год назад

    Is this pc good for Fortnite how much FPS on Fortnite

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  Год назад

      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.

  • @lukasfink7084
    @lukasfink7084 7 месяцев назад

    Is the new rtx 4060 good for simracing?

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  7 месяцев назад +1

      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
      @mbf6160 6 месяцев назад

      You should be fine starting out but you definitely want a card with more VRAM

  • @wallyedmonds8199
    @wallyedmonds8199 Год назад

    I guess getting a pc pre made you pay more than making one yourself .

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  Год назад +1

      In most cases but may not always be true.

  • @GUN69_
    @GUN69_ Год назад

    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
      @simracingden  Год назад +3

      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
    @user_____M 11 месяцев назад +1

    16GB is a joke. I get 40% usage on my 64GB without streaming or even playing.

    • @simracingden
      @simracingden  11 месяцев назад +2

      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
    @223rockmaster 7 месяцев назад

    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
      @simracingden  7 месяцев назад

      Correct it’s not but check out my other video that is ruclips.net/video/URe6LyLR1GY/видео.htmlsi=-f-9rzFM-DtKC2pS

    • @223rockmaster
      @223rockmaster 7 месяцев назад

      @@simracingden I already used a different video. I would really personally recommend adjusting that title.

  • @loveforsimracing8197
    @loveforsimracing8197 Год назад

    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
      @simracingden  Год назад +4

      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
      @mementos24 Год назад +3

      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.