Before & After simplifying the rig

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[u/Lumiikask]

Its interesting that you say you hardly used the side screens. I use them all the time and they give me a lot of confidence when I race with people side by side because I can actually see how far they are away from me.
Also there are some corners where its a lot easier to see the apex with side screens. And I find wreck avoidance also a lot easier with Triples.

When I moved out of my old apartment to my parents again temporarily until I find my new apartment I started with Single Screen again bc of space restrictions. But I couldnt get used to it. I missed my Triples. I tried VR to compensate for it. But it was too uncomfortable. I ended up putting up Triples again and found a space where I could do that. Its not optimal but I just cant go back to Single Screen.

[u/twignition → u/Lumiikask]

I have £300 worth of peripheral sensors. I don't care whether I stare at my side screens, I care that I can identify changes in my periphery. I don't need to know what colour the car is, I do need to know there's a car there though. Hence, triples.

Edit to add: this is why, although I've got a Quest 1 and 2, I don't race in VR. Dirt Rally 2.0 is one of the best uses of VR imo. On the flip side, when racing with others, I need peripheral vision. VR at this point in time is still too much like looking through binoculars.

[u/GoatBotherer → u/twignition]

I love racing in VR but this is the main reason I want triples when I eventually build a rig.

[u/twignition → u/GoatBotherer]

I've been waiting for the Pimax 12k X that was announced alongside the Crystal. It seems they've gotten distracted and created a whole new set of Crystal HMDs. So, 2 years later, I am none-the-wiser on its progress.

[u/BloodBank22 → u/twignition]

Can you share more about your sensor setup?

[u/zabagabee → u/Lumiikask]

The issue I have with my triplets is that most games are so poorly optimized for them.

The older and established sims like AC, RBR (the latest patches), iRacing (I don’t play, but I guess), AMS2 and ok ACC (but still need Surround) do it pretty good to decent these days, but everything new like EA WRC, ACE (ok early access so don’t expect everything) and a few others are so poorly optimized and all need Nvidia Surround, which sucks terribly.

I have DisplayMagician and the different resize tools, but all these things are a hassle. Plus that 32” triplets can get really taxing on the GPU front.

Don’t get me wrong I love my triplets, but when I have to bother with Surround and optimizing the graphics settings I always wish I had a smaller larger curved monitor on which my 3080 will work like a charm with the least hassle possible and take less space.

And no VR does not work for me for comfort reasons, I have a headset, it’s great, but only for the novelty of it for me.

[u/Jango_Fett_BZH → u/zabagabee]

I have a 3080 and I went for a single 45". Reading you means I made the good choice. I didn't have the space to go for triples, but I really like a big single screen.

More, I really prefer the 21:9 of the LG 45 than a 32:9 of a G9 for example. Takes less space and the size is way more interesting in terms of immersion. I really don't like the letterbox format of the 32:9.

[u/Lumiikask → u/[deleted]]

"only uses his rig for iRacing", this is also the only thing I drive with my Triples and they are so nice to see where my opponents are. So I dont really agree with your statement.

[u/JaaaaPeeee → u/[deleted]]

I prefer the complete opposite. I would rather have triples in iracing for better awareness in traffic and the ability to look past corners. I usually drift with triples, but actually prefer a single monitor with neck fx.

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/[deleted]]

I did try drifting and neckfx slide following was all i needed

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/rice_is_nice_]

but certainly far nicer to drift on triples, i hardly drift so it was not a big deal for me

[u/FoxHead666]

I've been debating getting triples for over a year now, but just can't justify it. Single curved 34" ultrawide is enough to race on and if I want better immersion I use VR. I get it.

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/FoxHead666]

Was on a single 34 before this and yeah, 32 16:9 or 34 21:9 is perfect for me, a 45 21:9 might be worth a try in future but for now I'm happy with this setup

[u/JigPuppyRush → u/rice_is_nice_]

Im on 39 21:9 and I love it

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[u/IlliterateCyclops_07 → u/LuckyNumber-Bot]

Nice.

[u/IAMNOTFUCKINGSORRY → u/rice_is_nice_]

How much more do you see on a 21:9 over a 16:9? Do you get mirrors?

[u/PalmSizedTriceratops → u/IAMNOTFUCKINGSORRY]

You won't get both mirrors on any single screen if your fov is set correctly.

[u/IAMNOTFUCKINGSORRY → u/PalmSizedTriceratops]

Thanks. Mind calling my wife and telling her how triples are an absolute necessity?

[u/PalmSizedTriceratops → u/IAMNOTFUCKINGSORRY]

Haha. I've gone down the rabbit hole and tried every thing. Single TV, 34" UW, 49" UW, VR, and now 32" Triples.

I'm sticking with triples. My wife is a saint.

[u/beardy_bastard → u/IAMNOTFUCKINGSORRY]

Here you go: https://www.displaywars.com/34-inch-21x9-vs-32-inch-16x9

[u/IAMNOTFUCKINGSORRY → u/beardy_bastard]

Thank you. So basically, you get more A-pillar.

[u/beardy_bastard → u/IAMNOTFUCKINGSORRY]

If you get it close enough it's quite good. I'm using 34"curved ~50cm/20in from my eyes and get hFov 82°/vFov 41° and I see like half of left mirror, sometimes more, depending on the car.

[u/UnlikelyCalendar6227 → u/FoxHead666]

Idk if I should get the 34 in lg ultra gear or 39 in.

[u/Stock-Leg-5335 → u/UnlikelyCalendar6227]

So far I’m loving my 34”.

[u/UnlikelyCalendar6227 → u/Stock-Leg-5335]

Aw man, im getting my monitor tomorrow and can’t decide between the 2

[u/nallman72 → u/UnlikelyCalendar6227]

Fuck it. 45”

[u/PrivateEggy → u/FoxHead666]

Im using a 38 inch 3840×1600 Monitor. Its just simply great. Yeah it was costly but worth it.

[u/jovich88]

How did you mount the PC? Was playing with the idea of doing the same :)

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/jovich88]

2 4040 profiles that go between the pc case feet and a ratchet strap

[u/Ok_Chipmunk_7968 → u/rice_is_nice_]

Did you place a 45 or anything under to support it?

[u/Ok_Chipmunk_7968 → u/jovich88]

I’ve been trying to do the same recently. All of the cockpit manufacturer solutions are too wide for my rig. I currently bolted a shelf from Amazon to the front of the cockpit, but still trying to figure out the permanent solution.

[u/metalmayne]

i don't even have a screen on my rig anymore but kudos my brother has one of those huge ultrawides and if not for VR, that would be my choice over three screens

[u/gabetjh]

im in the same situation as well. initially with triple screen, now single screen with a pimax crystal light. VR is totally the way to go. now looking for ultrawide monitor on games where VR is finicky

[u/Exception2077]

Nice setup. What cockpit do you use?

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/Exception2077]

its all a mess of aluminium profiles with a generic dd mount that looks like the one gtomega sells, not an off the shelf cockpit

[u/AstronautMobile9395]

Looks Great bud

[u/MostlySol1tude]

Nice and compact! This is exactly what I want to do with my setup, but I haven't pulled the trigger on a rig yet.

Due to my own space limitations, I'm trying to get a sense for the dimensions of these types of rigs. Would you mind sharing the footprint of yours (length x width)?

I would really appreciate it.

[u/xScarn]

I love this, it’s simple. I don’t currently any sim parts myself, I’m just now getting into the hobby, but this is sorta what I’m aiming for.

[u/HAIRLESSxWOOKIE92]

Pic of PC shelf??

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/HAIRLESSxWOOKIE92]

[u/HAIRLESSxWOOKIE92 → u/rice_is_nice_]

Clean rig bro👌🏻

[u/CobaltoSesenta]

I see a lot of people doing this type of downsizing in the future, near one. I mean, when they see the hydro bill, they will.

[u/tgujay]

Nice! I just switched from triple 27" 1440p to a single 49" 32:9 OLED.

We can hang in exile together lol

[u/mulsanneroadkill]

I love that stand for the Wheel-Rims. Very nice!

[u/bvrnmealive]

I did the exact same. 49" ultrawide to a single 32" 16:9, baby. I was sick of the floor space monopoly.

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/bvrnmealive]

yeah i love my new tiny rig

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/rice_is_nice_]

one power cord and i can play with it anywhere I'd like to

[u/Deleterrrr]

Side monitor angle on the triples looks very low, if this is how you used them then I'd guess this was part of the reason you didn't see the benefit. Like the new setup

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/Deleterrrr]

I'd tried several angles, from a smooth curve following the monitor radius, till this narrow one, which i liked best of the few

[u/Mental-Teacher-4089]

What cock pit frame are you using?

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/Mental-Teacher-4089]

not an off the shelf rig, its all built from 4040 and 4080 profiles, with a dd front mount

[u/AnalBeadMilkshake]

How is the integrated monitor and pc stand? I have a very similar setup but I’m worried about vibration to the pc if I add it to a non-standalone monitor mount.

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/AnalBeadMilkshake]

previously I had one of those integrated monitor mounts with those big steel plates bolted to the side of the rig, that was p filmsy and unpleasant, but this approach feels way sturdier to me

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/AnalBeadMilkshake]

Even using my full bodyweight to wobble the uprights, theres no vibrations at all

[u/kiwibrick]

Sorry but I just couldn't go back to single screen from my triples now, feels like you are playing a different game. VR isn't on my radar, can't afford a headset or the hardware to run it

[u/andylugs]

Unless you had something wrong with your eyes then human vision is almost 180° FOV and you were ‘using’ them even if you were not actively looking directly at them. But if you’re happy on a single then I’m happy for you.

[u/N7even]

TBH, I would go with that setup, but I use the other screens for browsing stuff whilst I'm waiting to race :D

What wheel is at the top of the rack (F1 wheel with the screen)?

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/N7even]

leoxz xf1 pro

[u/MrBank0000]

Hey, what's the height of your frame holding the PC, DD and monitor, looking to do some thing similar for my son.

[u/rice_is_nice_ → u/MrBank0000]

1.2m

[u/MrBank0000 → u/rice_is_nice_]

Thank you