Host a Grand Prix: Best Racing Sim Games for Friends

Not feeling like a petrolhead? Check out our other great games to play with your friends this weekend – we’ve got everything from MMOs to co-op chaos!

Experience next-level gaming with the OcUK Gaming Gallium. This gaming PC is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU, built with Zen 3 architecture that has been primed for high performance gaming. F1 23 has ray tracing and VR gameplay, which the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is more than capable of handling. Enjoy realistic light behaviour as you speed through worldwide locations or hit the tarmac from within the cockpit itself. Plus, with high-speed DDR4 RAM and flexible SSD storage, you don’t have to worry about input lag or slow loading times. It’ll be you leaving everyone in the dust!

What’s more, the OcUK Gaming Gallium is one of our configurable gaming PCs. This means you can adjust the base spec to better suit your racing sim needs. Customise the PC case, CPU, memory, GPU, WiFi, operating system, and choose up to three SSDs. However, please note that changing the hardware will affect the price. 

Race like the best of them, with the MOZA Racing FSR F1 Wheel, complete with a 4.3” HD digital dashboard. This racing wheel utilises the D-shape commonly found on F1 racing cars, offering a true-to-life experience. The digital dashboard provides you with all the information you need at a glance, whilst the variety of buttons and dials give you full control at your fingertips. What’s more, this racing wheel is manufactured from premium materials, such as carbon fibre, perforated leather, and aviation-grade aluminium, making for a stylish and durable finish.

The MOZA Racing FSR F1 does require a dedicated wheelbase, but it features a quick-release mechanism that boasts extensive compatibility with a range of wheelbases. MOZA Racing has a number of models in their line-up, but we like the R21 Direct Drive Wheelbase, for its limitless maximum steering angle and 21Nm of torque. Powerful stuff! 

Race on with the Refract Gaming Jade. This pre-built PC has been crafted by our team of experts to facilitate high-octane 1080p and 1440p gaming. Featuring an Intel Core i5-12400F CPU, the Jade utilises innovative hybrid architecture and Intel Thread Director to intelligently manage your workload for optimum efficiency. Plus, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, it will render Lego 2K Drive and all your favourite games in stunning, photorealistic quality. Armed with DDR4 RAM and SSD storage, there will be no stalled engines with this PC!

The Jade is part of our Refract Gaming Pre-Built PC range. It comes with three years parts and labour warranty, so you can rest easy with that extra peace of mind. 

Like to know more about Lego 2K Drive before you get behind the wheel? Check out our dedicated article from our resident Lego enthusiast. 

Traverse the wilderness and beyond with the OcUK Gaming Osprey. This gaming PC is decked out with the latest and greatest from AMD. Harnessing the power of Zen 4 architecture, the Osprey utilises the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X CPU, boasting eight cores, sixteen threads, and boost speeds up to 5.0GHz. Paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU and RDNA 3 architecture, this gaming PC is ready to bring Forza Horizon 5 to life, from paint job to wheel trims. What’s more, take advantage of high-speed DDR5 RAM and flexible SSD storage to experience near zero latency and input lag.

The OcUK Gaming Osprey is another of our configurable gaming PCs. Adjust the PC case, GPU, memory, and operating system. You even have the option to add on a light box and install up to four storage drives. Perfect for if you need to create content between races! Please note that any changes will affect the price. 

Learn more about Forza Horizon 5 and its support for crossplay in our dedicated article. 

Take your racing sims on the go, with the MSI Vector GP66. This gaming laptop boasts a QHD display with 165Hz refresh rate, for crisp visuals and smooth refresh rates. Disney has never looked so good! What’s more, this gaming laptop features an Intel Core i7-12700H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, which will expertly manage your workloads and bring your games to life in photorealistic quality. Plus, with an NVMe SSD and 16GB DDR5 RAM, this laptop has a near-zero latency that only a fairy godmother can bestow! Bibbty-bobbity-booyah!

What’s more, the MSI Vector GP66 is kept cool by Cooler Boost 5 technology. This thermal solution keeps your gaming laptop running at optimum temperature, thanks to six heat pipes and two fans working to minimise the heat and maximise the airflow. 

Want to upgrade your racing sim set up, but don’t know where to start? We have a breakdown of the best racing wheels you can get from the Overclockers UK website all written up for you. 

Experience the road like never before, with the OcUK Gaming Zirconium. This gaming PC is equipped with an Intel Core i9-12900K CPU, sporting the innovative hybrid architecture. The core count is split into P- and E-cores, which are optimised for different workloads to keep your PC running efficiently. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU harnesses the innovations of Ada Lovelace, NVIDIA’s latest graphics architecture with enhanced ray tracing and AI capabilities. Game in glorious detail! Oh, and you can bet there is high speed DDR5 RAM and SSD storage to keep things running smoothly.

The OcUK Gaming Zirconium is another gaming PC that can be configured. Customise the PC case, CPU, memory, and operating system, as well as opt for a lightbox and install up to four lightning-fast SSDs. Any changes will affect the price. 

Now, it wouldn’t be multiplayer gaming if we did not recommend a headset. This time, it is the stunning Razer Barracuda Wireless Gaming Headset in Mercury White. Sleek and stylish, this gaming headset offers SmartSwitch dual wireless connectivity, capable of connecting via Razer Hyperspeed Wireless and Bluetooth simultaneously. The SmartSwitch feature allows the headset to seamlessly shift between wireless modes as needed, so you never need worry about dropping from the call.  Plus, this is on top of Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm drivers that produce clear and powerful sound, and a noise cancelling microphone for the utmost clarity. What more could you want from a headset?