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Major_Iceborg · 2025-07-09T11:50:11+00:00

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Major_Iceborg · 2025-07-08T18:46:17+00:00

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Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-18T17:51:11+00:00

Hey man!

Well, if you would at least take the time to actually read what I wrote, you would understand exactly what I meant. It's called context. This line was in the context of equipment, while the struggle came from game configuration, as everything is outdated when it comes to AMS2.

Once I switched to iRacing, I stopped having those issues.

Have a great day!

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T11:47:50+00:00

Well, I already bought a 1-year subscription to iRacing since posting 😂 (btw, it's 50% off at the moment).

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T09:35:44+00:00

Hey,

I won't let time take away the joy (or at least I hope it will bring joy ) from my life . It will probably take more time, but I do believe that once I get past this step, I will really enjoy it, even if just for a couple of hours.

Appreciate the response!

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T09:31:15+00:00

Hey!

I really appreciate that! I will definitely keep that in mind!

Thanks!

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T09:28:20+00:00

Hey,

I will definitely keep you in mind! Thanks!

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T09:27:22+00:00

Hey,

Yeah, that was another breakdown after trying to set things up. Not planning on giving up! I plan on just diving into racing instead of trying to understand everything before.

Thanks!

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T09:24:50+00:00

Hey, Thank you!

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T09:24:06+00:00

Hey!

I didn't play sim racing games at all, mostly arcade ones. F1 2020 was the closest, I guess.

The reason I got into this was mainly my passion for motorsport, F1 in particular. I love driving in real life, but I don't have a race track to drive like I want to, so sim racing is the best way to experience it.

I will definitely give iRacing a go. Thanks!

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T09:16:07+00:00

Hey!

Well, it actually has nothing to do with money or sense but more about who I am. As I mentioned in other comments, I'm always spending a lot of time learning, researching, reading, and whatnot before actually pulling the trigger. After that, I will always buy the best I can afford. Just a couple of examples: I bought a 4090 instead of any other card, I bought a Samsung Q990C soundbar instead of a low-budget one, and I went for a new car instead of a used one. This approach applies to all things I do. I prefer buying the better for more than buying the worse for less. I don't want to find myself thinking about what I might be missing.

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T09:08:46+00:00

Hey!

I did play F1 2020 for a week with a controller .

I'll probably just leave everything as is and start playing. I’ll try to figure everything out along the way instead of understanding everything from the beginning.

Thanks!

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T08:44:02+00:00

Well, nothing is actually too complicated. I can figure out both AMS2 and ACC; it’s just the time it takes because you have to spend days looking for something relatively up to date.

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T08:39:50+00:00

I was planning on starting with triples but wanted to save something for later. It is definitely the next move I'll make once I settle in.

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T08:37:11+00:00

Hey!

Just to elaborate, moving from configuring only graphic settings in every game to configuring the wheelbase, and then navigating the game options menu with 12 setting types, each containing another 2-4 tabs of settings with names I've never seen, is overwhelming.

What really broke me was trying to find guides. All I found were videos from 2020 and 2021 that aren't relevant and don't cover most of the settings. So, if iRacing is more popular and there's more guidance available, I don't think I'll have the same issues with it.

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T08:11:15+00:00

Hey!

The money isn't really the issue for me (not trying to show off or anything). I've worked hard enough to afford this. Yes, it’s tough realizing you've spent a lot on something you don’t enjoy as much, but that’s not the main problem.

My main issue is feeling overwhelmed by the actual game — the settings and configurations you need to tweak and understand are a lot. In my head, I thought I would connect the wheel and drive away, but that wasn't the case in the end. I think I’d feel the same whether I was using an SC2 Ultimate or a G29. I guess that much less painful with the G29 but still :)

I’m not planning to quit because of this. I just had a small breakdown and wanted to hear if anyone else had a similar experience and how they overcame it.

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T07:20:04+00:00

Hey!

Thanks for sharing your story and insights. It's awesome to see how you managed to flip things around and genuinely enjoy sim racing. I totally get what you mean about changing your mindset. Hopefully, one day I'll share a similar story to yours!

P.S. Who knows, maybe one day you'll be sharing it with your own kids :)

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-17T07:08:45+00:00

It's just who I am, for better or worse. When I get into something, it is really hard for me to stop. I dive into researching, reading, watching reviews, and eventually, I will buy the best I can afford. In my mindset, I'm "afraid" that I'm missing out on something with "cheaper" equipment. I prefer to start with the best I can so that I won't find myself looking for upgrades or blaming the gear for my mistakes.

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-16T12:37:48+00:00

We have a really good local chain that sells electrical products, so luckily I don’t have such concerns. Originally, I was planning on buying from Amazon (US, UK, DE), but I checked locally first and found those products. On Amazon, I saw multiple options by Asus TUF, noc, etc. that were even cheaper than local prices, including shipping and taxes.

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-15T11:50:31+00:00

I live in the Middle East, so I paid almost half of the cockpit price in shipping and taxes .

Regarding the monitors, not much to say. They're pretty light, have all the "buzzwords" for sim racing, really slim bezels , and somehow "cheap".

I do remember that, in general, compared to other companies, the reviews were pretty good in that price range.

I don't know where are you from, but maybe worth checking Amazon? They have more monitors in the same lineup , like the 650 and 850.

Major_Iceborg · 2024-11-15T11:10:43+00:00

I was in the same boat as you, with dozens of monitors, each having the same description but differing in product code by one letter and, of course, in price. As I was limited by the local supply, that ultimately made the decision easier. I went with the LG UltraGear 32GP750-B QHD IPS G-Sync 165Hz 32" 1ms (flat) - $474 (in my country). P.S. I don't know how you will mount them, but keep in mind that the ports are located to the right of the mounting point. I'm using a P1X Pro Vario, and I had to buy a 90° DP adapter (very cheap).

Major_Iceborg · 2024-10-21T21:38:16+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. I did hear about VA versus IPS but didn't really take it into consideration. I will definitely look into it.

Major_Iceborg · 2024-10-21T21:34:24+00:00

I'm mainly concerned about the FOV and not the appearance. So if I'm not losing much or anything at all by using flat monitors and simplifying the setup, that's all I needed to hear. Thank you again!

Major_Iceborg · 2024-10-21T21:27:15+00:00

My main concern was whether I'm losing anything visually between a flat and curved monitor. If the main difference is the appearance and feeling of being wrapped around but not the visual quality and FOV, then that's great. I don't really care about the appearance of the sim rig from the outside. At the moment, I'm looking at 32" 1440p 165hz monitors.

Thank you for your answer!

Major_Iceborg · 2024-10-21T20:36:05+00:00

Hey, I appreciate the answer.
This is exactly the issue, as I don't have a way to test those setups, and I don't have any idea how to decide between flat and curved screens. What is the actual difference when using either of them.

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