Does anyone here use VR for sim racing?

Bunford · 07-25-2021, 02:34 PM

I am just about to get back into sim racing and one of the things that put me off previously was the lack of immersion with a single monitor, but when I tried triple monitors they simply took up too much space and still didn't quite give me the immersion I was looking for.

For this reason, having recently watched some YouTubers' views (such as Jimmy Broadbent, Driver61, ViperConcent, Tiatmarduke etc), they all seem to unanimously agree that VR gives you the next level of immersion that is as close to real racing and driving as can be expected.

I am running an older-ish machine, but still more than capable with a Core i7 Extreme Edition 4960X 12 core CPU, 64GB RAM and a GTX 1070 GPU, and can run VR, though may have to notch a couple of newer titles down a bit in terms of graphics quality.

Just wondering what the VR options are nowadays and what are the views of using VR for sim racing?

Cheers in advance

shiftdnb · 07-25-2021, 09:33 PM

I race in VR. Pimax 8K+, image isn't the best but I love the field of view in racing. I also run it on 8700K overclocked and 2080ti. Some of the guys I race with have similar computers to yours and successfully run VR, however you'll have to sacrifice graphics wise.

If you haven't done VR before I recommend taking it slowly. I got sick in VR my first time and I would look at the headset and feel queezy after that. I worked my way through it slowly with Dramamine and Sea Bands. Now I'm running 4 hour Nürburgring races. The heat can be a bit much as well so fans help.

Feint · 03-17-2022, 09:32 PM

Yeah, I use an Index with Assetto Corsa, ACC, and some other games. Assetto Corsa requires a lot of customization to get up to speed, but is worth the effort. You will need a better graphics card unless you're fine with lower graphics settings. I have a 2080Ti and it's great in AC. ACC lags a bit but it looks great and I could dial it down to make it smoother. VR is definitely better than any flat screen setup in terms of depth perception, immersion, etc. It's hard to describe. Here's a video I made of a motorcycle addon for Assetto Corsa. This gives you an idea of what it's like in VR maybe a little. Massive immersion.

///d · 04-08-2022, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Feint

Yeah, I use an Index with Assetto Corsa, ACC, and some other games. Assetto Corsa requires a lot of customization to get up to speed, but is worth the effort. You will need a better graphics card unless you're fine with lower graphics settings. I have a 2080Ti and it's great in AC. ACC lags a bit but it looks great and I could dial it down to make it smoother. VR is definitely better than any flat screen setup in terms of depth perception, immersion, etc. It's hard to describe. Here's a video I made of a motorcycle addon for Assetto Corsa. This gives you an idea of what it's like in VR maybe a little. Massive immersion.

Did you find this on Race Department?

NYG · 04-27-2022, 01:49 PM

It never worked well for ACC but I've used it for iRacing. I get really bad motion sickness and have to eat dramamine just to use it. Gave up on it - VR isn't for me.

aqh5003 · 05-04-2022, 07:53 AM

i've tried with the psvr but prefer the better picture quality on tv.

Brazilian_BAMF · 05-12-2022, 09:07 AM

Since I have all these gadgets, few different VR headsets, triples and 49".

VR is the option which will make you feel driving a race, period.
You really fell you are inside the cockpit.

However, in my case, I can't use it for more than one hour.

You will also need a better GPU, 1070 is not enough to push the VR. This could lead you a motion sickness.

You should also try to get a good vr, to provide you a good image quality(Valve Index, HP Reverb 2 or similar).

07-25-2021, 02:34 PM	#1
Bunford New Member 12 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW F20 2015 116D Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 (65 plate) BMW ... [0.00]	Does anyone here use VR for sim racing? I am just about to get back into sim racing and one of the things that put me off previously was the lack of immersion with a single monitor, but when I tried triple monitors they simply took up too much space and still didn't quite give me the immersion I was looking for. For this reason, having recently watched some YouTubers' views (such as Jimmy Broadbent, Driver61, ViperConcent, Tiatmarduke etc), they all seem to unanimously agree that VR gives you the next level of immersion that is as close to real racing and driving as can be expected. I am running an older-ish machine, but still more than capable with a Core i7 Extreme Edition 4960X 12 core CPU, 64GB RAM and a GTX 1070 GPU, and can run VR, though may have to notch a couple of newer titles down a bit in terms of graphics quality. Just wondering what the VR options are nowadays and what are the views of using VR for sim racing? Cheers in advance
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shiftdnb Lieutenant 381 Rep 422 Posts Drives: 2017 F31 328dx Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW F31 328d X ... [9.20] 2004 BMW 330i [10.00]	I race in VR. Pimax 8K+, image isn't the best but I love the field of view in racing. I also run it on 8700K overclocked and 2080ti. Some of the guys I race with have similar computers to yours and successfully run VR, however you'll have to sacrifice graphics wise. If you haven't done VR before I recommend taking it slowly. I got sick in VR my first time and I would look at the headset and feel queezy after that. I worked my way through it slowly with Dramamine and Sea Bands. Now I'm running 4 hour Nürburgring races. The heat can be a bit much as well so fans help.
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Feint New Member 11 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2018 X2 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I use an Index with Assetto Corsa, ACC, and some other games. Assetto Corsa requires a lot of customization to get up to speed, but is worth the effort. You will need a better graphics card unless you're fine with lower graphics settings. I have a 2080Ti and it's great in AC. ACC lags a bit but it looks great and I could dial it down to make it smoother. VR is definitely better than any flat screen setup in terms of depth perception, immersion, etc. It's hard to describe. Here's a video I made of a motorcycle addon for Assetto Corsa. This gives you an idea of what it's like in VR maybe a little. Massive immersion.
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NYG Brigadier General 11828 Rep 4,174 Posts Drives: Audi R8 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	It never worked well for ACC but I've used it for iRacing. I get really bad motion sickness and have to eat dramamine just to use it. Gave up on it - VR isn't for me.
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aqh5003 New Member 8 Rep 13 Posts Drives: e93 m3 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Allentown pa iTrader: (0)	i've tried with the psvr but prefer the better picture quality on tv.
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Brazilian_BAMF Second Lieutenant 173 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 2022M4CX Iomg Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Valparaiso, IN iTrader: (0)	Since I have all these gadgets, few different VR headsets, triples and 49". VR is the option which will make you feel driving a race, period. You really fell you are inside the cockpit. However, in my case, I can't use it for more than one hour. You will also need a better GPU, 1070 is not enough to push the VR. This could lead you a motion sickness. You should also try to get a good vr, to provide you a good image quality(Valve Index, HP Reverb 2 or similar).
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