TRIPLE Monitor gaming – GIGABYTE CV27F / Thrustmaster Race Kit !

It just so happens we have been sent the perfect combination of products for review to create the ultimate racing simulator setup! The three 1080p 27 inch Aorus CV27F monitors that Gigabyte sent us are curved and feature a 165 hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, freesync and HDR certification. With a price tag of £359 they don't come cheap so what are they like to use? 

TS-PC Racer is Thrustmaster’s top wheel for PC racers. It has been designed to reproduce the car’s response to track conditions using a range of technologies to enhance gaming performance and offer a racing experience closer to reality. This should provide the ultimate level of immersion for gamers but it does come with a very hefty price tag of £499. I put it through it's paces alongside the T3PA-PRO pedals to see if it's worth it! 

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Specifications: 

• Panel Size:  27”
• Panel Backlight Type: ELED
• Color Saturation 90% of DCI-P3
• True Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
• Brightness: 400 cd/m2 (HDR.)
• Contrast Ratio: (Max.) 3000:1 (TYP)
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 12M:1
• Viewing Angle: 178°(H)/178°(V)
• Display Colors: 16.7M Colors
• Response Time: 1ms (MPRT)
• Refresh Rate (Max.) 165Hz
• Flicker-free YES
• Signal Input HDMI 2.0 x2,
• Display port 1.2 x1
• Earphone Jack
• USB port(s): USB 3.0 x2
• Power Consumption: 75W(Max)
• Power Saving Mode 0.5W
• Power Off Mode 0.3W
• Voltage AC 100V~240V
• Tilt(angle) -5°~+21°
• Swivel(angle) -20°~+20°
• Height Adjustment (mm) 130mm
• VESA Wall Mounting(mm) 100*100mm
• Kensington lock
• Net Weight:  7.0kg
• Gross Weight:  9.5kg
• Accessories Power cable/HDMI cable/DP cable/USB cable/CD/QSG/Warranty Card

Pros: 

• High 165Hz refresh rate
• Great colours
• Solid stand with good adjustability
• Good connectivity
• Huge amount of gaming features
• RGB lighting

Cons: 

• 1080p resolution at 27″
• Software can be temperamental
• Included cables are quite short

You can find the CV27F at Overclockers UK Here 

 

Specifications TS-PC Racer: 

Thrustmaster TS-PC Servo Base:

• Metal top cover
• 270°–1080° rotation angle
• Industrial-class brushless 2nd generation motor
• The TS-PC Racer’s motor provides 40-watt brushless FFB
• Motor cooling embedded system
• Field Oriented Control
• External Turbo Power supply 400Watts

Open Wheel:

• Suede grips
• 2 metal paddle shifters polished-brushed cast aluminum
• 6 buttons for access to navigation menus
• 1 rotary selector – 3 positions with push function

Thrustmaster ecosystem:

Compatible on PC with detachable Thrustmaster wheels**, with 3-pedal pedal set Thrustmaster T3PA and T3PA-PRO**, with the TH8A shifter**, with the Thrustmaster DB9 PEDALS T.RJ12 ADAPTER** that enables the non-Thrustmaster pedal sets equipped with a DB9 connector to connect to the connector for pedal set, with all the USB pedal sets on the market (in games supporting MULTI-USB and USB pedal sets).

Specifications T3PA-Pro Pedal set: 

Design allows for two different positions:

• Floor-mounted position (F1-style)
• Suspended position (GT-style)

100% Metal:

• 3 metal pedals
• Includes large metal footrest with non-slip grating
• Internal and external metal structure
• Weighs more than 7 kg

100% Adjustable:

• Adjustable spacing for each of the 3 pedals (3 possible positions per pedal)
• Adjustable inclination for each of the 3 pedals (2 possible positions per pedal)
• Adjustable height for each of the 3 pedals (4 possible positions for the gas pedal / 3 possible positions for the brake and clutch pedals)

Pros:

• Easy to set up
• Great build quality
• Interchangeable wheel
• Powerful feedback
• Pedals have loads of customisation

Cons: 

• F1 style wheel colours don't suit the premium style
• Expensive ecosystem
• Plastic clamp
• Alcantara grips can get a little uncomfortable

The Thrustmaster TS PC racing wheel can be found at Overclockers UK HERE

The Thrustmaster T3PA-Pro Pedals can be found at Overclockers UK HERE

KitGuru says: Let us know what you think of the Gigabyte triple monitor setup powered by their RTX 2080 ti, and if the Thrustmaster racing kit had enticed you to take your racing games to the next level!

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