A Noob Tries Building a Racing Sim Setup!

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[TechSource]

Alright give me some more microcenter challenges and I’ll keep pumping these out for you guys 😂
Edit: I been reading all of your comments regarding sim setup upgrades and just wanted to say I appreciate you guys taking the time to give me advice! 🙏

[ejwosinsksje]

for the pedals moving around on the carpet. On the bottom of the pedals there is a spiky edge. Right below the spiky edge there is a button. If you press that button the spiky edge comes out which helps to grip onto carpet.

[zscept]

Sim racing is really fun! The logitech wheel you just bought isn't the best, and i'll explain why. In sim racing, there are different types of ways the wheel generates the "force feedback", or the pushback/vibration in the wheel. The logitech one is gear driven* (thank you for correcting me), meaning the force feedback is very weak, at about 2 nm and will not be powerful enough to provide the best experience. On the other hand, direct drive wheels can generate more force feedback, are more accurate, and are just all around better. Another advantage to direct drive over the logitech one is the ability to change the wheel rim, so you can use for example a f1 style wheel or a drift wheel depending on what you are playing. A budget friendly direct drive wheel would be the Moza r5 bundle, or the Fanatec CSL DD bundle (who was recently aquired by corsair), which provide 5 nm, which still isn't the best, but will make a world of difference. On the higher end, there are companies like Simucube, which offer wheel bases that are top of the line, that offer more detail and a better experience. Hope this helps if you decide to buy more gear!

[XyronM]

IDEA FOR A CHALLENGE: build a flight simulator setup, with an ultrawide in front of u, 2 smaller monitors to make 3/4 of a circle around u, and 1 or 2 monitors over head with all the needed equipment + those toggle switches for turning on ur pc remotely.

[SkyyKeiron]

15:50 why did Ed also wave like he was leaving to the camera man 🤣🤣🤣

[damianbennett]

I like how MicroCenter pretty much just gave him all access to their store. Bruh walkin around in the back like he work there. 😅. We don't get that treatment over here. Everything in them cases is LOCKED...DOWN! He just casually opens their case and picks what he wants. That ish threw me off for a sec. 😂😂😂😂😂

[Restract]

next time you upgrade your sim setup chose MOZA setup, 18:11 the E-brake behind your back from moza but you probably don't need it, but while you upgade everything some day you need to upgrade a shifter, MOZA have magnetic one, wheel base chose betwen MOZA R9 or R12 that's mid price wheel base, pedals not that important but for the experience you can take Moza SR-P, you most likely don't need high end pedals.

[thfallfden]

Hey Ed! For the next step, definitely a cockpit, but maybe one that does not have monitor mounts so you can go for a VR setup instead. VR takes up less space, and is usually cheaper than a triple monitor setup. You can use the extra funds to put into getting a better quality cockpit. I recommend the BigScreen Beyond VR headset. Its tiny and high quality.

[AustinEckstein-pp]

If you are ever looking for a wheel I bought one off of Amazon for $150. It was an Xbox wheel. Personally it’s better than the others and than it comes with the wheel and paddles. You can shift with the paddle shifters really well. Have to go into the settings and r game difficulty. I just subscribed! Love your videos. Already watched like 10 of em. Keep up the work man!

[DaPickle]

I will say in the settings of acc you can change the angle for max turing radius, the gt cars irl use less angle, which should help with the turning and downshifting at the same time. And he brake being stiff, logitech puts a solid piece of rubber inside of the brake pedal cylinder, which you can remove with a bit of disassembly

[Stra]

Next step is definitely getting a better wheel like a fanatec direct drive wheel and a cockpit something like a next level racing f gt should do the job

[legend.Is.a.qt.WasTaken]

As a IRL racing and sim racing driver, I appreciate that you've chosen high-quality beginner parts, such as a wheel with force feedback. This makes the driving experience compared to cheaper alternatives.Thank God you didnt cheap out cause that would have been a fast way to leave the niche

For your next upgrade, I recommend investing in a cockpit first. Consider options from reputable brands like: Next Level Racing, Playseat, GT Omega, Sim-Lab, Trak Racer, Rseat, Sparco, or SimXperience.

Once you have a solid cockpit setup, upgrade to a direct drive wheel, which offers superior performance compared to the gear-driven Logitech G923. Some brands for direct drive wheels include: Asetek, Fanatec, Simucube, Thrustmaster, Simagic, Moza Racing, VRS, and AccuForce.

Additionally, you'll need a compatible steering wheel i recommend: Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simucube, Simagic, Moza Racing, Cube Controls, Ascher Racing, GSI.

For pedals, I suggest brands like Fanatec, Heusinkveld, Thrustmaster, Simucube, Asetek, Simagic, Moza Racing, and HPP Simulation.

This might be expensive however here's is my setup if you would like to copy:
• Cockpit: Trak Racer TR160 MK4
• Wheel Base: Asetek Invicta
• Steering Wheels: GSI Hyper P1 and GT-MAX32
• Pedals: Heusinkveld Ultimate
• Shifter and Handbrake: Heusinkveld

[finnbalor]

Micro Center and a racing sim in one video !! ED is spoiling us

[warlock]

"I don't think racing is for me" .... plans next 5 upgrades 😂
my path was - Logitech wheel on desk - Logitech wheel on wheel stand (can bolt down the pedals) - Direct drive wheel on stand - direct drive wheel in cockpit.

[ethan_p]

the g923 is a very basic entry level sim racing wheel and pedals along with the shifter. If you are just starting out, the logitech g923 is a great choice to buy if you don't really know a lot about sim racing and want to have fun while learning and eventually upgrade your setup to brands like moza or fanatec or even better sim racig companies. But they get more expensive (obviously) so getting that logitech was a smart choice if you just want to have a good wheel or experience sim racing and eventually upgrade.

[ScarWolveGaming]

Sim Panel button box with CB, G29 steering wheel and padels, Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter and a knob. I play American Truck Simulator a lot on gaming PC.

[justbragin]

Blacked out Cybertruck + White Richard Mille bro is balling

[kotap]

With a cockpit, the pedals will not get away from your feet. Also the force needed to brake, in the driving position of a cockpit, is far less and feels a lot more natural.
Maybe the settings on the wheel will help to turn it less (more turning angle) so the padds never leave your fingers while making turns.

[jake..A]

Buy a 80/20 aluminium sim cockpit with a seat, simucube 2 pro wheelbase, any wheel you like (gsi, ascher racing, grid, etc), simucube active pedals, either 55" triple 4k monitor with high refresh rate, triple LG UltraGear 45" 45GS95QE-B 1440p monitors or a single Samsung 57" G95NC Odyssey Neo G9 240Hz monitor, buy monitor mounts that is separate and does not mount to the cockpit.
Motion system if you want like a D-BOX GEN 5 4250I & a Pc with 7800x3d & rtx 4090. There is your highest end racing sim setup possible.

[CptRJ]

LMAOO the Jaws theme song on the fan who recognized you. op edit 😂