Monitor or TV setup recommendations for your flight simulator

We already discussed the one vs. three monitors/TV setup in the intro to the PC section. If you skipped it, please make sure to review it, as choosing the right PC based on your LCD/TV setup is very important.

One Monitor Setup

• If you decide to go with a one monitor setup, there are many options on the market, and you can choose the one you like.
• We recommend adding Track IR to your setup if you only have one monitor. This will provide some way to have side views and enhance your overall experience.

Three Monitor Setup

• This setup starts making your simulator look like a real flight simulator.
• The benefits of using monitors include high refresh rates and no lag between inputs and what you see, as they are built for gaming.
• It's easy to mount three monitors using a Triple Monitor Stand Mount.
• There are many monitors available; we recommend 27" monitors, which you can buy at your local Best Buy (i.e. LG - UltraGear 27” Nano IPS QHD)
• We do not carry monitors as we recommend buying them from your local store to reduce shipping costs and have an easy return option if needed.

Three TV Setup

• If you have enough space and want your simulator environment to look almost life-sized, a three TV setup is the way to go.
• The good news is that a 50" TV can cost the same as a 27" monitor.
• However, there are some drawbacks to using TVs, such as lower refresh rates. TVs are designed primarily for watching movies and shows, not for gaming.
• Most TVs can run at least 60Hz, which is acceptable. If the TV has a Game Mode, it usually reduces the lag even more.
• Please see this YouTube video explaining some of the nuances when selecting a TV.
• We do not carry TVs as we recommend buying them from your local store to reduce shipping costs and have an easy return option if needed. Places like Costco are a good option if you are in the USA.
• You will also need a heavy duty floor stand for three TVs like this one. Please make sure to select HD version for 50-55" TV

Projectors

• Using projectors is another option, but it generally requires building a custom simulator setup with a cockpit and projection screen, which is outside the scope of this configurator.