VR Flight Combat Sim configuration
VR Flight Combat Sim configuration
I've secured a PC that can handle games like DCS World and MSFS 2020. I'm searching for an updated configuration. Focus is on a chair, flight controls, and a VR headset. Skip Meta/Facebook gear—I won't use them and have no accounts. Space isn't an issue; a compact build is essential. I really want a chair that supports mounting a throttle, flight stick, and maybe pedals. WinWing sounds ideal for a high-performance setup. I'll also add some CH stuff, a Yoke, pedals, and I already have a throttle quadrant. Any advice or suggestions would be great. My current specs are 5950X and 6800XT; I currently use one 1440p 144Hz monitor, plus another with two monitors, and plan a fourth for my Steam Deck so I can have a second 1440p display.
I'm working on a comparable system right now—5900X with 6800XT and 64GB RAM. It runs fine with Reverb G2 for VR, especially for seated games. If you plan to use Roomscale, you might want a better controller setup like Vive 2 with index controllers or a Pimax for a wider field of view, though it'll cost more. I'm using Winwing takeoff/landing and combat panels, but haven't tried Hotas yet. They're praised for accuracy, especially for F-18 or F-16 models with exact replicas.
I'm running a TM Warthog throttle setup with a modified slew sensor and TM grips (A10/F18). I have a Virpil Warbrd base plus extension and rudders. I like my current configuration but keep an eye on the Winwing F-16 Hotas for flying the Viper.
My chair is a Playseat Airforce model, which makes mounting the throttle and side stick easy, though the center-mount gear is mainly for yokes. I've adjusted the insert so the Warbrd works with the center stick, and it's functioning well.
I was also thinking about the Obutto Revolution cockpit/desk, but it's too big for my space. I'm using a simshaker seat pad from Andre's shop for haptics, though I'm unsure if it's feasible given the current sanctions situation.
This seems unusual coming from me. I own a Haswell system with 32GB, but I chose 64GB just in case some games need more than 16GB, plus it might improve rendering. Personally, I don’t see a strong reason to go up to 64GB right now—my setup is already tight, and I lack space for a large roomscale rig. If I played Beat Saber, I’d probably damage a monitor or wall. I’m worried about stability too; it feels like a bad choice. This was my main question: how do you manage panels/hotkeys in VR? Do you switch between them or rely on instinct? I support Winwing panels and would appreciate FA-18 replicas, though exact copies aren’t essential. I’d like to toggle between yoke/throttle for MSFS and HOTAS/collective for FA-18 and DCS helicopter ops. If Winwing had an F-14 setup, that would be my preferred choice. I love the FA-18 and F-22, but I could fly the F-14 forever.
I'm running a 64GB setup because I'm using a VM on some extra cores to support a DCS dedicated server. This allows me to separate processing for other clients and AI from the main game threads. If you're just using it for seated simulations, the G2 panel is probably the most suitable option right now. In VR, I rely on touch feedback since many switches and buttons have distinct shapes. Once you get comfortable with the layout, finding what you need becomes fast. The same applies to the Hotas, but it's simpler because your hands are already positioned there most of the time. Switching between control units depends on how you arrange your cockpit and mounts—keeping related devices on their own USB hub makes it easy. When changing from racing to flying, just disconnect the hub with the wheel, pedals, and shifter, then plug in the new hub with the Hotas and rudders, moving the chair accordingly. You can find an F-14 grip from Virpil and VKB, though it's mainly practical for older jets like the 14 or similar early aircraft, where you need all the controls on the 18/16 sticks to manage modern systems.