Thermaltake - Racing Simulators

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Included With a Thermaltake Racing Simulator From CyberPowerPC UK?

Every system on this page includes both a complete gaming PC and a Thermaltake racing simulator cockpit, supplied together in one order. The PC is built and tested by our UK team, and the cockpit provides the frame, seat, and adjustable steering wheel and pedal mounts your hardware bolts to. Full contents are listed on each system's product page. If you would prefer a sim racing PC without a cockpit, our Simulator PCs range covers the same use case.

What PC Specification Do I Need For Sim Racing?

Sim racing places heavy demand on the CPU, because titles such as iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione calculate physics for every car on track, which is why our racing systems use high-cache AMD X3D and Intel Core Ultra 9 processors. The GPU requirement then scales with how you intend to display the game: a single 1440p screen is comfortable with an RTX 5070, while triple screens or VR headsets multiply the pixels being rendered and justify an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090. We recommend 32GB of DDR5 as standard, as sim titles with large mod and track libraries are heavily demanding on memory. If you want a different balance of components, the custom racing simulator PCs listed here can be reconfigured and customised.

Which Thermaltake Cockpit Should I Choose: GR300, GR500, or GR500 With Motion?

Choose the GR300 if you are entry-level to sim racing, and want a rigid, adjustable steel-frame cockpit that will hold a direct drive wheel properly. Step up to the GR500 if you plan to run triple screens, or spend long driving simulator sessions in the seat, as it uses an aluminium profile and steel frame with a fiberglass bucket seat that slides and reclines for a correct driving position. The GR500 paired with the GM5 3DOF motion system is the top tier, adding physical movement through a 27 kg platform with a control frequency of up to 1000 Hz for direct track feedback. Choosing the best Thermaltake Cockpit is dependent on your budget, the floor space you have available, and whether you race often enough to feel the difference motion makes.

Do I Need Triple Monitors or VR For Sim Racing?

Neither is specifically required, but both can significantly improve immersion through the sense of speed and spatial awareness that a single screen struggles to deliver. Triple screens give you the peripheral vision needed to place a car accurately through corners and to race closely in traffic, and the GR500 cockpit is built to support a triple screen setup. VR delivers the strongest depth perception of any option and needs no desk space, though it is the most demanding on your graphics card and not everyone finds it comfortable for long sessions. If you are choosing between upgrading your wheel and upgrading your display, most experienced sim racers advise sorting a rigid cockpit and good pedals first.

Where Can I Buy a Thermaltake Racing Simulator in the UK?

CyberPowerPC UK supplies Thermaltake racing simulator cockpits as complete systems paired with a UK-built gaming PC, delivered together to UK mainland addresses with free standard delivery. Buying the PC and cockpit as one system means a simple, single order, with a 5 years' labour, 2 years' parts, 12 months' collect and return warranty on the gaming PC. Driving rigs are covered for 1 year from the date of your order. We also offer Life-Time Technical Support across these systems. Every system is assembled and tested rigorously in the UK, ensuring you have the optimal racing simulator experience.