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Title: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: JunkyII on October 23, 2017, 05:58:37 PM
Going from minimum graphics on a laptop sitting on my lap to maxed out graphics PC on a nice desk and in a nice chair....night and day change in overall gaming and Aces High gameplay for me.

(https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22555516_10213097780695143_1605225811953755283_o.jpg?oh=1f25dbd6aee776a90e291a7fe76bb60f&oe=5A7CEEED)

Need to clean up these wires and get a second monitor but oh man gaming is awesome on this setup.
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: oakranger on October 23, 2017, 06:39:23 PM
What kind of co9ling system do you have?
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: Spikes on October 23, 2017, 06:40:59 PM
Very nice man. Just dump that Razer mouse pad and you'll be good to go. :)
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: DmonSlyr on October 23, 2017, 06:44:55 PM
Looks almost exactly like mine.  :salute
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: Vulcan on October 23, 2017, 07:07:23 PM
Whats with the knife? You mad brah?
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: Bruv119 on October 23, 2017, 07:17:25 PM
Whats with the knife? You mad brah?

thats to self harm until HT removes M3 resupply.   :aok
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: JunkyII on October 23, 2017, 07:42:34 PM
Hahaha I keep one close just in case :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: germ on October 23, 2017, 08:28:56 PM
night and day change in overall gaming and Aces High gameplay for me.

I just got an Oculus Rift.. save them pennies, VR is freaking kick ass..  btw love the rig.
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: The Fugitive on October 23, 2017, 08:51:48 PM
Nice, but it looks like you need to work on your cable management.  :devil
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: JunkyII on October 23, 2017, 08:56:48 PM
Nice, but it looks like you need to work on your cable management.  :devil
For sure need to lol
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: Vulcan on October 23, 2017, 08:59:21 PM
Nice, but it looks like you need to work on your cable management.  :devil

Don't make him mad, he has a knife...
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: JunkyII on October 23, 2017, 09:05:41 PM
What kind of co9ling system do you have?
air
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: Gman on October 23, 2017, 10:18:25 PM
Nice.  I have a pair of new Astro 40 myself on one of our PCs.  I’ll post a pic later.  I had the identical Staples chair too, hah, before we got our DXRacers.   Got a new 65 inch gaming desk surface for a bday present, once I assemble it I’ll pic it up for my AH system.  As well as HOTAS, I collect various mechanical keyboards (reviewed the first retail one Razer put out years ago and predicted everyone and their dog would be making them in 5 years - happened), and that looks to me to be a Corsair Strafe, IMO one of the best bang for the buck mechs with Cherry MX switches you can buy.  I got mine with Reds, one of the few red switch boards I have,  for $100 cdn on sale, which is a great deal up here.

Flew for years with an identical CH setup too, still using the CH stick, prefer it for AH too.
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: JimmyC on October 23, 2017, 10:24:58 PM
Very nice nub!
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: JunkyII on October 23, 2017, 11:53:45 PM
Very nice nub!
:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: JunkyII on October 23, 2017, 11:54:35 PM
Nice.  I have a pair of new Astro 40 myself on one of our PCs.  I’ll post a pic later.  I had the identical Staples chair too, hah, before we got our DXRacers.   Got a new 65 inch gaming desk surface for a bday present, once I assemble it I’ll pic it up for my AH system.  As well as HOTAS, I collect various mechanical keyboards (reviewed the first retail one Razer put out years ago and predicted everyone and their dog would be making them in 5 years - happened), and that looks to me to be a Corsair Strafe, IMO one of the best bang for the buck mechs with Cherry MX switches you can buy.  I got mine with Reds, one of the few red switch boards I have,  for $100 cdn on sale, which is a great deal up here.

Flew for years with an identical CH setup too, still using the CH stick, prefer it for AH too.
Staples chair??? Bro this is Office Depot Serta baby woooooooot
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: Kingpin on October 24, 2017, 12:48:25 AM

Nice!  You're gonna look great running M3's on that rig... 

Too soon?   :P

Seriously, nice setup, Junky.   :aok
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: Bizman on October 24, 2017, 12:57:48 AM
Love to see people getting real gaming computers for real gaming.  :aok
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: JunkyII on October 24, 2017, 01:23:47 AM
Nice!  You're gonna look great running M3's on that rig... 

Too soon?   :P

Seriously, nice setup, Junky.   :aok
:furious :furious :furious

 :D :rofl :cheers: :joystick:
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Post by: zack1234 on October 24, 2017, 02:03:29 AM
What GPU?
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: Molsman on October 24, 2017, 02:58:57 AM
 :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

for a new flight Control dude That is not a new Cockpit your missing the Tower Windows and All


What Would Junky Do???
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/bikermedic108/duh_zpsdetncapt.jpg)


Opps I did it Again!!!!!

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/bikermedic108/whoknows_zps7x9xmk9y.jpg)

I got my Eye on You!!!!!!Not 2 but 4 of them!!!!
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/bikermedic108/iseeu_zpsx1rtekx5.jpg)


Oh Crap Thats What Those Colors Mean!!!!!!

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/bikermedic108/junky_zpsovehazlk.jpg)

Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: Gman on October 24, 2017, 10:30:41 AM
Staples up here in Canada sells a lot of the same stuff that OD does in the USA.  I know it's the same chair I had, it's the only one with arms that shape, and I wish I'd kept it tbh as the Racer seats are great for the incline/adjustments/etc, but not always ideal.

Nice clean setup, like I said, mine was almost identical for many years, although I just got the new Astros a month ago to check them out, as I usually use Sony MDRs through a DAC/Amp on my primary gaming box.  I really am impressed with Astro, I ordered right when Logitech bought them out so there was confusion with my order, and they upgraded me for free to the external control unit for that.  Their quality is 100% IMO, very, very sturdy.
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: 1stpar3 on October 24, 2017, 04:08:19 PM
Hahaha I keep one close just in case :rofl :rofl :rofl
Wife ACK deter-ant?  :rofl
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: 8thJinx on October 24, 2017, 09:04:23 PM
Holy mother of god, your office is clean.

And, I know that chair.  Unmistakable stitching and arm rests.  Mine lasted 3 years, then I cut it up.  I went with a Boss Heavy Duty, and I will never buy another brand again.
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: lunatic1 on October 25, 2017, 06:51:18 PM
Going from minimum graphics on a laptop sitting on my lap to maxed out graphics PC on a nice desk and in a nice chair....night and day change in overall gaming and Aces High gameplay for me.

(https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22555516_10213097780695143_1605225811953755283_o.jpg?oh=1f25dbd6aee776a90e291a7fe76bb60f&oe=5A7CEEED)

Need to clean up these wires and get a second monitor but oh man gaming is awesome on this setup.
put the desk top box on the floor for more elbow room
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: Bizman on October 26, 2017, 02:01:04 AM
put the desk top box on the floor for more elbow room

Rather than on the floor, get a stool or a cart for it to raise the case above floor level. That reduces dust buildup tremendously. The best option would be a mesh plate on wheels.
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: JunkyII on October 26, 2017, 10:53:33 AM
Rather than on the floor, get a stool or a cart for it to raise the case above floor level. That reduces dust buildup tremendously. The best option would be a mesh plate on wheels.
Yea my biggest worry with putting on the floor was because of the dust but that sounds like a good idea...just need to find something that goes with the desk.
Title: Re: I got a new cockpit!
Post by: 100Coogn on October 26, 2017, 11:47:38 AM
Yea my biggest worry with putting on the floor was because of the dust but that sounds like a good idea...just need to find something that goes with the desk.

Could build a small box/stand to set next to your desk and place it on that.
That's what I did.  Works good to keep the dust-bunnies away.

Coogan