One of the most important tasks of the simulator is to create the best possible immersion. Immersion is a metaphorical expression in the gaming world that means “integrating” into virtual reality. It refers to a player's experience of being deeply immersed in games, so that their focus is entirely on the game and they are unaware of the world outside the game. The monitor's role in immersion is critical, as the eyes create the sensation of speed in the simulation and are the first sensor that tells the brain what is happening on the track—for example, that a car is starting to oversteer. And the better the immersion, the more natural, fun, and easy it is to drive the simulator.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MONITOR IN SIM RACING
A human's horizontal field of view is 180 degrees, which must be covered as effectively as possible to achieve the best possible immersion. Features and settings that affect the covered field of view are the size of the monitor and the distance between the monitor and your eyes. For example, if you place a 27-inch monitor 50 cm from your eyes, it will cover more of your field of view than a 50-inch TV 100 cm away.
In addition to screen size, there are a few other features to consider when selecting a monitor for your simulator, including resolution, refresh rate, and curvature. Resolution determines the number of pixels on the screen—in other words, how accurate the image is. The refresh rate tells you how many times the image on the screen is updated; the higher the refresh rate, the better. We recommend purchasing a monitor with at least 120 Hz. Curvature is a feature that affects driving ergonomics, and in our experience, even a small curve is beneficial for eye comfort while driving. For example, professional sim racer Olli Pahkala recommends 1000R curvature monitors for everyone.
Considering that modern gaming monitors have significantly better features than gaming TVs, their price is significantly lower than TVs, and it's easy to position the screen close to your eyes, a good gaming monitor is the best solution for simulator driving.
SPECTACULAR HIGH PRECISION FIT
The optimal screen position significantly improves the driving experience and ergonomics. The ease of fine-tuning the monitor's position and distance is also important, as in most cases you can find the perfect position by trying different options.
Have you ever thought about things like this while racing, for example: “ Oh, having the monitor a little higher would be perfect ,” or “ The angle of the screen could be tilted a little more so it's better for my eyes .” These little indicators indicate that your driving ergonomics could be a little better and need some adjustments. Such driving ergonomics are achieved when you're happy with your driving position and can focus on driving without distractions from your body.
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“ The LITE OP Monitor Mount is really easy and quick to adjust, which is an important feature for finding the perfect riding ergonomics. Plus, it's sturdy and beautiful! ” - Olli Pahkala, professional racer
One of the most important features in the development of the Overpower product family has been the adjustability of the equipment that affects driving ergonomics. The LITE OP Monitor Mount is made with a completely new type of mounting and slotting mechanisms, making it extremely easy and quick to adjust the monitor . You can conveniently adjust the position of the screen by loosening a few screws, and to ensure stability and easy adjustment, we have designed each adjustment axis on its own axis so that adjustments can be made precisely and easily .
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PERFORMANCE IN DETAIL
When you can integrate a monitor mount into the cockpit, you free up a lot of room space, making your simulator more compact and looking much better. The challenge in developing integrated monitor mounts is to make them as robust and easy to adjust as possible. We embraced the challenge with open arms and developed new adjustment and fitting mechanisms with robust mounting components that guarantee first-class performance and fit.
The mount's support structures have been developed using the Samsung G9 49" ultra-wide gaming monitor, one of the largest and heaviest gaming monitors on the market. This ensures the highest quality, performance, and adjustability of the mount.
The recesses in the LITE OP Monitor Mount are supported by the side plates of any OverPower cockpit, allowing the mount to work well with heavy monitors in any configuration. In addition, the mount's overall aesthetic is striking and blends in seamlessly.
