My new sim racing build is almost complete. After finishing the TR160S rig from Trak Racer in Part 1 of this build series, I finally got my hands on the last few pieces I needed to tie it all together: the monitor stand, an absolutely massive Samsung G9 57" ultrawide monitor, and a brand-new custom-built PC. In this post, I’ll walk you through the next phase of the project as the setup really starts coming to life.

👉 Watch my full video below:

🛠 Building the Monitor Stand

First up: the monitor stand. For this build, I went with the Trak Racer freestanding single monitor stand for $365 instead of a triple screen setup, since I already have triples on my other TRX rig. I’m curious to compare the experience between the two.

Trak Racer previously offered an 800mm version of this monitor mount, but it was discontinued and they are only offering the 1200mm version (for good reason). The only difference is the length of the horizontal bar- everything else is the same. And you might as well get the longer one for more stability - especially when you are mounting a huge monitor like the Samsung 57 inch!

Assembly took about an hour solo and felt rock solid when finished. I gave it my own "stability test" and it passed easily. Only minor complaint: I wish it came in the same metallic blue as the TR160S rig. I checked recently (2025) and they still only offer it in black.

🖥️ Unboxing and Mounting the Samsung G9 57” Ultrawide Monitor

Let’s talk about the main event: the Samsung Odyssey G9 57” ultrawide monitor. This thing is enormous. It might be the biggest curved monitor you can buy right now. I almost went with the 49” version to save some cash, but I’m really glad I didn’t. The added height and wraparound feel of the 57” is next level. You would actually lose 50mm of vertical display if you go with the 49" - that's a big difference.

Thankfully, Samsung includes a wall mount bracket in the box, which made attaching it to the monitor stand much easier. I didn’t even need the extra VESA adapters. The Trak Racer stand comes with a bracket that you attach the monitor, and then attach that to the horizontal bar on the stand. Easy as that. The only hiccup? I didn’t have the right screws, so I had to make a last-minute run to the hardware store.

Once mounted, the G9 looks absolutely insane. I haven’t even turned it on yet and I’m already impressed. This thing is going to be a beast for racing. It sits on the Trak Racer monitor stand flawlessly and with great stability. I was kind of worried that the stand would have issues handling this massive monitor, but I was wrong. 

🎛 Setting the Vibe: RGB Mat & Aesthetic Touches

To add some character to the space, I installed the Trak Racer RGB floor mat ($89) underneath the rig. It gives the whole setup a clean, futuristic look with subtle lighting. I’m also working on adding racing-inspired wall decor soon to finish off the space completely.

I’m loving how this setup is coming together visually. It feels like a proper sim racing room now, and it's still not fully done yet.

💻 Building My First Custom Gaming PC

This part was both exciting and terrifying. I decided to build my own PC for the first time. I used a guide from John Burek on PCMag, and to my surprise, it wasn’t too difficult. All told, it took me about 3 hours. Not too bad for my first, I guess.

The most stressful part was connecting the tiny pin connectors to the motherboard (still worried I bent something 😅). But it all worked out. I was impressed by how easy this process was - I will definitely be building all my PCs in the future myself. The most questionable part was probably connecting all the power cables to the PSU, and ensuring I was using the correct cables. 

I used PCPartPicker.com to select a pre-built part list based on my needs and budget. I went with the “Excellent Intel Gaming/Streaming” config, which landed around $1,300.

⚙️ PC Specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i5 13500
• CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK400 ($33.99)
• Video Card: ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super OC Edition ($609.99)
• RAM: Silicone Power 32GB DDR4
• Storage: Silicone Power 2TB NVMe SSD ($112.97)
• Motherboard: Gigabyte B760M
• PSU: Corsair RMe 750W Modular Power Supply
• Case: Fractal Design Pop Air Mini

This setup isn't going to blow the FPS out of the water or anything, but it should offer a smooth enough experience in my favorite racing sims such as iRacing, Assetto Corsa, and F1 24. Plus, it gives me a dedicated sim PC so I can keep my content workflow separate from my racing rig.

A lot of people expressed concern that my choice of GPU, the RTX 4070 Super, would not be good enough to run the 57" Samsung at its full 240 hz capability, and they're probably right. However, that's not the goal for me. Achieving 120 frames consistently is all I need. I didn't buy the 57" monitor for its refresh rate capability (although it's amazing) - I bought it for the FOV that it will offer me as a sim racer. 

🏁 What's Next?

I’m so close to finishing up my new sim racing build, and it already feels like a dream setup. Between the TR160S rig, the Samsung G9 monitor, and my new custom-built PC, everything is coming together just how I imagined it.

Next up is the full gear install and calibration, which will feature all Simucube products which I am super excited about. I’ll walk through the wheelbase, steering wheel and pedals install in detail and get it all dialed in for iRacing and more.