FM Man Caves and Sim-Rigs

[Thebeast2011]

Technically not a FM sim rig as I currently don't own an xbox (and my wheel is not compatible) but here is my pc sim rig:

How much did that rig cost?? I want it for GT5

 

[lubetek]

I had this posted in anoher thread but realize it should be here instead.

I have a third stereo system (Kenwood w/ DCM speakers) attached to a 37" 1080p LCD in my Living room. But no pics.


HT System:

Samsung Series 7 LED DLP 61"
Belkin PureAV PF30 (power conditioner)
Tripp Lite Isotel 6 Ultra Surge Suppressor
Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 (Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding)
Sony PS3 Slim 250GB (Gaming and Bd duties)
Xbox 360 Elite 120GB

Infinity Beta C360 (center)
Infinity Beta 40 (fronts)
Velodyne CT-150 (15" sub)
Polk Audio Monitor 40 (sides)
Polk Audio Monitor 40 (rears)

HTPC:

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 (stock)
COOLER: stock Intel cooler since I'm not OCing
MEM: G.Skill PC8500 DDR2 1066 8GB
MOBO: Gigabyte EP45-UD3P Rev 1.1
GPU1: PNY 8800GT 512mb (STOCK)
SOUND: Onboard HD Audio
HDD2: Seagate Barracuda SATAII 7.2k 160GB
OPTICAL1: Pioneer Dual Layer 16x16 DVDRW Replaced with Samsung DVD ROM
CASE: Silverstone Home Theater style case
PSU: Antec True Control 550
KEYBOARD: Logitech Wireless EX100
MOUSE: Logitech Wireless EX100
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

Network:
wired & wireless
1TB media drive (attached to Cisco Router)

Stereo System:

Belkin PureAV PF30
Harman Kardon 3490 Stereo Receiver
Rotel RDV-1092 (DVD/CD player)
Hsu HB1 MK2 (speakers)
Hsu VTF2 MK3 (sub)


Gaming Rig outputs audio through the Stereo system.

Gaming rig:
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k @ 4.7GHz
COOLER: (See water cooling below)
MEM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 -8GB- (4GBx2)
MOBO: MSI P67A-GD65 B3
GPU1: XFX Radeon HD 6970 2GB
GPU2: MSI Radeon HD 6970 2GB
SOUND: Onboard HD Audio Lossless 24bit/192kHz
SSD1: Intel X25-M G2 80GB
HDD1: Western Digital Velociraptor 10k 300GB
HDD2: Seagate Barracuda SATAII 7.2k 160GB
HDD3: Seagate Barracuda SATAII 7.2k 300GB
HDD4: Seagate Barracuda SATAII 7.2k 500GB
OPTICAL1: NEC DVD
CASE: NZXT Zero II
PSU: Corsair TX850W
KEYBOARD: Saitek Cyborg V5
MOUSE: Microsoft X8
LCD: LG W2753V 27"
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

Water Cooling for Main gaming rig:

EK-Supreme HF - Full Nickel - Rev 2
Swiftech MCP655-B
Danger Den Reservoir
XSPC RX360 Triple 120mm Radiator
Bitspower True Silver & Enzotech fittings
Feser Tube Active UV Hose
(3x) Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm Fan, 1850 RPM
(2x) Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm Fan, 1450 RPM


Home Theater:

Gaming rig:

Stereo setup:

Racing cockpit

 

[Raudi]

Obutto Ozone | Fanatec PWTS | (3) NEC 23" | Buttkicker Pro | Spherex 5.1

 

[BryCivicSi]

Nice rigs guys. Mine is nothing compared to you all but I don't think I'd scare away the ladies either. Kidding kidding.

The only things that are missing is my receiver and speakers but they are overkill in my current situation.

 

[Redzilla]

Taken me a few months to get there but here we go.... ;o)

Still deciding on a GT Omega, Playseat or viable alternative. Want the CSR but the Fanatec shifters leave a lot to be desired...and Mrs Zilla will kill me when she sees the cockpit.

 

[Crispy]

I'm going to have a new addition coming, a new Forza addition to be exact!

Raudi, how hard is it creating Liveries with a wheel? I would think it might be a little more exact with a D-Pad, but more time consuming? Also, how awesome is it creating your liveries on a triple screen setup?

 

[imported_barryl85]

I'm going to have a new addition coming, a new Forza addition to be exact!

Raudi, how hard is it creating Liveries with a wheel? I would think it might be a little more exact with a D-Pad, but more time consuming? Also, how awesome is it creating your liveries on a triple screen setup?

I would imagine almost impossible or majorly impractical to do them with the wheel !

Well I know my Microsoft Wheel doesnt have an anologue stick replacement so i dont think you can spin the car round or manouvre it into position at all !

 

[II-zOoLoGy-II]

I'm going to have a new addition coming, a new Forza addition to be exact!

Raudi, how hard is it creating Liveries with a wheel? I would think it might be a little more exact with a D-Pad, but more time consuming? Also, how awesome is it creating your liveries on a triple screen setup?

You cannot create liveries, take pictures, or rotate effectively around vehicles in the homespace or Autovista with a wheel.

 

[Thebeast2011]

Here is my old PS2 setup...

 

[Mr Latte]

I'm going to have a new addition coming, a new Forza addition to be exact!

Raudi, how hard is it creating Liveries with a wheel? I would think it might be a little more exact with a D-Pad, but more time consuming? Also, how awesome is it creating your liveries on a triple screen setup?

I havnt a clue what "Forza" related thing your talking about crispychicken49





Regards FM4 and multiscreens. Only ingame racing works on multiscreens both for GT5 and FM4. Main menus, paint and things like Autovista are a single screen experience.

 

[Crispy]

^Looks like you got a jet plane!

Oh, well I don't have triple screens yet, next year should be a different story however.

And at least I know a few tricks to get it to recognize a controller change as player 1. Just turn the current Player 1 controller off, and turn on your other controller. It always works for me! Can't wait to stare at that belt all day long though.

 

[Thebeast2011]

How can you use 3 screens?? ^

 

[MrGoose]

Some new pics of my armrest build..

I`m going to put some foam and then some fabric on top of the armrest and paint the rest in black.

Also made a base to screw the playseat to, the base will be wrapped in some nice black fabric..

Put my sub amp for the buttkicker in the armrest as well..

And the sub amp controller for freq and volume..

More pics coming..

 

[Thebeast2011]

ohh nice arm rest

probably better than the couch armrest

 

[MrGoose]

A quick update on my armrest, put some paint on it and wrapped the armrest with a nice fabric...

The fabric is going to be cut nicely around the the armrest..

More pics com come when am done with the base...

 

[Vital1]

That looks awesome. Great design for the playseat.

 

[R6Boy2005]

Wow your guys playseats are awesome! Makes me want to get/build one.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

My gaming desk of extreme clutter and general doom.

From left to right I have my Yamaha 5.1 surround sound (most recent addition), my Logitech G25 wheel, Xbox 360 2nd Gen. 60GB Premium, HP DV6-2120TX laptop with LG E2340V LED LCD monitor, and my fully original 60GB PlayStation 3. Oh, and a half-empty glass of whiskey and Coke.

 

[TB]

This is an old picture and the bay on the left of the TV now has a HUGE media drawer but it'll do. I have a PS3 slim (in the bay on the bottom left corner behind the black speaker cloth) and a Wii and a Super Nintendo under the TV on the right side.

I also have a recently repaired 80Gb fat PS3 (now with 30Gb SSD) in the exercise room for watching movies and a PS2 in my bedroom for the same purpose.

I won't bother getting into the audio/video components.

 

[zr1chris]

Nice place you got there TB. 👍


Isn't this thread the same as this one? http://www.forzaplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=95

 

[itsbenjibrand]

How much does it cost to make a playseat? Just out of curiousity.

 

[TB]

Nice place you got there TB. 👍

Thanks.

It was a long process from start to finish but everything came out exactly like I wanted and more importantly, my wife was happy with it.

I still need to get finished pictures for the guy who built them. I'll post them when I do that.

Isn't this thread the same as this one? http://www.forzaplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=95

So it is. Merge requested.

 

[GTMail]

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[toyotasupraman]

I had this posted in anoher thread but realize it should be here instead.

*a lot of text was here*

Now that's just showing off. Did I tell you how much I want...well, all of that?

 

[MrGoose]

The armrest/shiftholder is complete!

Here`s the result.

I`m gonna remove the old gearshift holder from the wheel..

Put a handle in the front..

And some wheels in the back for easy moving.
That piece of wood you see is going to be painted black (its the base for the buttkicker..).

Hope to see you on the track..!

 

[VanWeeD]

....

Gotta love the snooker table! Thumbs wayyyy UP!!👍

 

[Forcone]

Loving the color theme, lighting, gaming stuff, everything about MrGooses room! Oh and the fuzzy dice!! Nice stuff, all of you! I'm using a "wheel stand" made basically out of scrap wood in a few moments, I'll post a pic later...

 

[MrGoose]

Loving the color theme, lightning, gaming stuff, everything about MrGooses room! Oh and the fuzzy dice!! Nice stuff, all of you! I'm using a "wheel stand" made basically out of scrap wood in a few moments, I'll post a pic later...

Thanks for the nice comment!!
Now waiting to see the scrap wood stand, i think it looks better than it sounds...

 

[GTMail]

Gotta love the snooker table! Thumbs wayyyy UP!!👍

Haha I'm glad we have some sooker/pool/billiards fans on this forum

 

[itsbenjibrand]

The armrest/shiftholder is complete!

Here`s the result.

I`m gonna remove the old gearshift holder from the wheel..

Put a handle in the front..

And some wheels in the back for easy moving.
That piece of wood you see is going to be painted black (its the base for the buttkicker..).

Hope to see you on the track..!

Jealous. That is rather nice.