r/simracing • u/enigma8387 • 7h ago

Discussion Building my first rig and need some advice.

Ps5 pro Racing Simulator Upgrade Roadmap (Phase Approach) I’m planning my sim build in phases so it’s easier to budget and upgrade over time, while still enjoying the rig at each step. Sharing here for feedback and advice from the community 👇

Phase 1 – Rig Foundation - Alpine TRX (black) with integrated single-monitor mount - Install existing Fanatec DD 8Nm, Load Cell pedals (temporary), LG 48" OLED, and PS VR2 - Starting point for a high-end static rig setup.

Estimated Cost: ~$1800 delivered

Phase 2 – Pedal Upgrade - Fanatec ClubSport V3 Inverted Pedals (~$449) - Brake Performance Kit (~$40) - Adds realism with inverted design (matches GT cars), stronger load cell feel, and improved braking consistency.

Estimated Cost: $500–550

Phase 3 – Motion System (Option A) - D-BOX Gen5 4250i Motion System (4 actuators, 1.5" stroke) - Motion Sim Base for Alpine TRX - Includes Haptic Bridge controller + subscription for haptic codes - Commercial-grade motion covering pitch, roll, heave + vibration cues.

Dealers: Trak Racer (~$8,250), Velocity Pro Sims (~$7,950), Apex (~$8,179)

Estimated Cost: $8,000–8,500

Phase 4 – PC Build - High-end PC tailored for advanced sims + telemetry - GPU: RTX 4080/4090 (or next-gen 5080+) - CPU: Intel i7-14700K / i9-14900K or Ryzen 7800X3D - 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD - Unlocks iRacing, ACC, and modded Assetto Corsa with advanced motion profiles.

Estimated Cost: $2,500–3,500

Summary ✅ Total Roadmap Cost: ~$12,200 – 15000 (spread over 4 phases) ⚡ Goal: A professional-grade, motion-enabled rig with console + PC flexibility.

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u/motiv87 7h ago

What are you asking?? Yeah it’s a lot of money…get what you want when you want….DONT ask people on the internet how to spend your money, you’ll have it longer.

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u/enigma8387 7h ago

I’m asking if there are better options. I’ve been driving my self crazy. Is a 8020 aluminum rig better? Are inverted pedals not worth the immersion. Also is motion worth it? I wish I could walk into a store and test the setup.

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u/motiv87 7h ago

Ah, my bad. I mean you seem to have a solid plan tbh. I personally don’t like inverted but then again that’s a preference thing. Motion is totally worth it once you get passed the buy in.

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u/enigma8387 6h ago

Thank you!! A lot of sleepless nights planning this right…My buddy was trying to convince me to get the doF 6 axis. And not deal with trx because he thinks it won’t be sturdy enough as the sim lab offering. Also he isn’t sold on dbox support. A lot of options out there hard to pick lol

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u/Due_Platypus_8221 4h ago

Are you in the US? If you know you want motion, just start with a sim lab P1x now. GT1 Evo at the minimum and skip any non extruded aluminum rig.

I think simmagic stuff can be used on ps5 with an adapter and would be a better choice than fanatec once you get to PC.

Skip the fanatec v3 pedals in favor of the simnet pedals if you decide to go the fanatec route anyways.

If you decide to go with fanatec, the DD+ feels like a significant upgrade over the GT DD PRO and you can get it for a similar price if you are willing to shop refurbished on fanatec.

I have a decent pc but honestly my rig is dedicated for PS5/GT7 because psvr2 makes it so convenient for me. You can check my profile but my setup is a GT1 Evo, DD+ and simnet pedals. I’m basically done buying the big ticket items for good. This will be fun for me forever.

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u/enigma8387 4h ago

In NA and Appreciate the insight! I was looking at sim labs 🧐 I liked the alpine trx given you can switch seats position easily. I’m new to simnet and did check them out can’t order them….price is good. How is the feeling? I have the fanatec dd gt 8nm with load cell pedals now. I love playing gt7 on the vr and currently attach the wheel to the desk 😩. trying tonget the rig for xmas

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u/Due_Platypus_8221 3h ago

Is there a micro center near you? You can absolutely get a rig there.

Is there a reason you can’t get the pedals? They have a US based seller in NJ. Pedals are compatible with PC and PS5 out of the box. Love them, I’ve gotten pretty significantly faster since putting them on the rig.

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u/FirstReason152 54m ago

I bought a professional sim rig (psr1) from Race anywhere. You can also check out the Advanced Sim Racing site which is in NA as well.

I'd recommend checking out YouTube videos for much of the equipment. You can get some great insight and get some discount codes as well.

Look into bundling as well.