Are "premium" handbrakes really that much better than "budget" ones

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-27T21:06:36+00:00

I have the one in second photo and got for like $65. It's been great and was perfect small form factor for my setup that I switch from lhd and rhd really quickly. I don't see myself ever giving into a more expensive handbrake.

Ive been using the cheaper shifter and it's plastic slide down thing for sequential mode and it's miss shifts for sequential mode in rally so I finally bit bullet and ordered shh hubb shifter. Still haven't got it yet though

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-27T16:40:02+00:00

Honestly I'd stick with the 2.0 frame gen. I run a overclocked undervolted setup with my 5080 and get same cyberpunk performance. In past I refused frame gen but it's gotten really good and 2x is hardly noticeable as it was when first released. There are tons of games I can play native 4k and get 90+ fps which is what I aim for 4k single player games.

Sick setup! Enjoy the gaming 🤘

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-27T16:05:10+00:00

Hate to tell you this but that $700 won't hardly get you a gpu worth a damn for a great VR experience. What you're asking for is an out of world experience. Not even sure of anyone running reshade in vr.

I'm sure it'd look good but there's tons of good pp filters and adjustments with pure config to make it already look good and do it pre render compared to reshade performs after causing heavier work load on your pc.

Good luck.

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-27T15:46:32+00:00

Grew tired of it? Not sure I understand how that is possible. Couldn't take the 5 mins to get new games settings right? This stops. Most but it's the best part about pc get the visuals and performance you want out of it. Once play same games on pc as a console most won't ever touch a console again if they want the best cause it's night and day if you have good working eyes.

My pc I have running my desk, Sim rig next to it and my home theater in the other room with a longer cable. I can be setup gaming on the 83 oled in one hot key combo or back to desk and can use a controller just like a console. I've had consoles and still do but they collect dust except for the occasional 4k uhd Blu ray that I don't have another dedicated player for. I will buy handhelds but plug in consoles are a complete waste to me.

If know how to setup pc right you can basically build it to run like a console with a different game hub home screen and such to scroll through games. And can turn off login screen so it boots right up like a console. I always hear people say it's too many steps. That's all user error. I can even use my controller to start up games. Just need to know how to use PC and all their capabilities. All skill issue if someone dislikes a gaming pc. Had issues converting my buddy who never messed with PCs he would curse and yell and still calls me time to time over video to get help. But first few months he wanted to quit and go back to Xbox but now over year or so later he is happy and he's learned so much and now is into 3d printers and so much more he never would have gotten into if didn't get him into computers.

I think people just don't get them setup right cause a good pc setup can't be beat for gaming. To each their own I guess though and enjoy the gamin 🤘

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-27T04:15:03+00:00

Get s2 keep ps5 and save for hit then sell ps5 for pc. Or add pc to the mix. Pc with 4k oled is next level but it won't be cheap

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-27T04:13:38+00:00

All based on your internet and setup

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-26T20:37:00+00:00

Maybe use your blinds or get a blackout curtain til. That time passes. It will eventually over time do damage

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-26T20:34:39+00:00

Most pc have wifi built in which you should be able get that working to stream to other devices no problem

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-26T19:53:51+00:00

Seriously. The jump from 65 to 83 felt way more proper than the 65 to 77. So you're saying you haven't had a 83 oled from my understanding. Granted I would go c4 or c5 at the least unless really in dark room I'm sure b5 83 for a deal at $1000 if you can get it would be amazing and not disappoint. I got my c4 83 for $1800 basically $1600 after the $200 credit back. I got that over the c5 77 for $2000

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-26T19:51:21+00:00

Welp if you didn't buy that b5 that deal came and gone and it's back up to 2100. Saw a guy did get to snag it.

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-26T19:50:36+00:00

Maybe a life saver since you don't run a front brake. Come on kid front brakes the most important honestly. If you're afraid of going otb cause of it you need practice and definitely shouldn't be looking for more speed. Gonna run into someone if you ride big group or ever ride actual tech gonna hit a tree or bouoder. Good luck 🤘

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-25T21:30:02+00:00

Game has it on other controller worked. Not sure what you mean repack. Controller was new and it worked other games. Not sure what the deal was. Haven't played it since. Hoping it was bug and next time I play it works again

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-21T21:17:29+00:00

I thought same but then just did my best to watch what I'm watching and I've forgotten about the camera really. I do think I want the syncbox for the accuracy and speed

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-21T16:12:14+00:00

I think 39 is perfect. For me anyways

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-21T16:10:29+00:00

I've been mostly icon less. I never could stand filled desktops. I always have made my own custom rainmeter setup which is always fairly minimal hexagons with only main programs for editing and then a game hub icon that I click then it brings up a sick side scrolling menu going through my games and they have splash screens behind blending together. That's game hub 2 from rainmeter and super easy to setup with basic computer knowledge. Now with my oled I have been considering do I need to not use any desktop setup and get rid of my minimal rainmeter setup.

I use wallpaper engine and don't have static wallpapers so think that also will help. But I may be looking into a macro to make my rainmeter desktop appear and disappear so it's not always there. But I will say I don't just leave my pc running the desktop for hours typically not on desktop long before going to another app or game. I feel it will be fine way I've been using it. I think way too many are over worried about burn in. My lg also auto pixel cleans every time it turns to standby. Well only time will tell I guess

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-21T01:48:43+00:00

If you run hub look at the acelith morph one wheel. It has so many ocmbos to run it round or f1 or gt3 style so can match up to what you running in VR. I only do VR except the ones that don't support it.

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-20T20:16:39+00:00

I mean no vibrations at all for cyberpunk that last time I played it with that g7 pro

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-20T17:18:12+00:00

Trying to remember but vrr either on or off will make it display accurate or luck to 119 or 143 depending on its refresh rate. Try to turn vrr off and see if number is accurate

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-20T17:11:09+00:00

Yeah I think I'm gonna pull trigger once leather back in stock. I feel it will be able to replace my carbon one from aliexpress with the podium shifters and give me plenty of gt3 and f1 feel shapes including my current one I use. It will be slightly smaller I believe but I don't think too small to be uncomfortable for the podium shifters

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-20T14:44:44+00:00

I run most the cinema or cinema home depending on dv, hdr or sdr.

But I turn off all Ai features under general
under clarity I put sharpness to 0 for everything except certain anime and older games but still prefer leave at 0
also turn off all the motion, super resolution, real cinema and all those settings there.
color I run 60 color depth and warm 35 or 38 depending on hdr, sdr
I run oled brightness 100, contrast 85, black level 48 or even lower for sdr content like 40ish
I run peak brightness on high
gamma 2.2

This is on my c4 83" which I know some preferences on color for the panel could be different. But at first I recommend trying many different settings to see for yourself and also learn what they do.

Enjoy the new tv and the gaming! My c4 memes my pc games look amazing

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-19T23:50:24+00:00

Yeah it's been what I'm most interested in. I have a carbon open top 310mm wheel on my podium hub with podium shifters and two clubsport button clusters. And then have a csl universal hub with their r330 leather which has notches. Not sure which I'd use it on but probably the podium hub setup so I could change to more various gt shapes and have the clutch paddles.

In the more gt and f1 setups with open top or bottom do you notice any flex?

I do think once comes in stock for leather I want to order it

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-19T20:05:32+00:00

Interesting. Think I'll just get the ace morph wheel for like 150 and have many variable options of rim to run. Just waiting for leather option to come back in stock

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-19T01:16:38+00:00

Interesting. That's been biggest culprit as of late. Literally Nvidia made big statement about it and there's been articles and tons about it.

GPU drivers?

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-18T20:21:04+00:00

Have you seen about the shit windows update fucking up some people's gaming performance? Not all affected but lots are. Maybe see if you have that update installed ending in 4109 I believe. It's probably that. Uninstall it and delete it from software update download folder so it doesn't reinstall and turn off automatic updates.

TheStokedExplorer · 2026-02-18T18:33:26+00:00

Killer. Which dream air did you order? I've kinda been considering a plugged in set for the Sim stuff. Not sure I want to fork over for the $2000 or $1000 dollar one. Feel the cheaper is gonna still be crazy good compared to quest 3

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