The basement sim runs off a MicroCenter PowerSpec X506 PC with these specs:
- Intel Core i7-6700K Processor 4.0GHz (overclocked to about 4.6GHz)
- Corsair Hydro GTX H100i liquid cooler
- ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Z170 motherboard
- Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
- 64GB DDR4-3200 RAM
- 2TB 7,200RPM Hard Drive
- Intel 750 400GB SSD Boot Drive
- EVGA GeForce GTX 1080ti Black Edition Gaming, 11GB GDDR5x, iCX Cooler
The PC is driving an Optoma EH320UST ultra-short throw projector for the front screen, and two Insignia 32-inch HD LED side monitors (inexpensive), all in 1080p. It also drives the following avionics and controls, which are working off both the internal USB hubs and three external USB hubs:
- Six Saitek Pro Flight Instrument Panels
- Two Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals
- One Virtual-Fly Yoko Yoke
- One Saitek Pro Flight Cessna Yoke
- A Saitek Pro Flight Cessna Trim Wheel
- A Saitek Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant
- A Saitek Pro Flight Switch Panel
- A Virtual-Fly V3RNIO TPM unit
- A FlightIllusion Audio Panel, Com/Nav radio, DME, Autopilot, and Transponder
- A Saitek Pro Flight Backlit Information Panel
- A Desktop Aviator Fuel Select Panel
- Two Rugged Air RA200 headsets
- A Flight Sounds FSX-Dual headset adapter and intercom
- A RealSimGear GNS530
- A RealSimGear GNS430
In addition, the sim has:
- A mini USB / Bluetooth keyboard
- An iPad 4, one which I run my six-pack panels using either Air Manager for iPad or RemoteFlight HD for iPad
- Two LED puck lights for side-panel lighting (remote controlled)
- LED strip lighting on the bottom of the glare shield for panel lighting
- A variety of Cessna 182 stickers and placards from Screaming Aero Graphix
- Other Cessna appointments, including door handle straps and air vents