Integrated monitor mounts are one of the biggest “quality of life” decisions in sim racing — especially if you’re building in a smaller room.
If you’re comparing Advanced SimRacing integrated monitor stand vs SIMGASM Core, you’re likely asking one question: Should the screens move with the cockpit, or stay independent?
When an integrated stand is the right call
Integrated stands make sense when you want:
- One unit to move: rig + monitors roll together (helpful with caster wheels).
- Short monitor distance: easier to place a monitor close to the wheelbase for better FOV.
- A compact footprint: fewer feet on the floor than a freestanding triple stand.
Advanced SimRacing integrated stand approach
ASR highlights rigid VESA hardware (steel VESA plates) and strong support plates (machined aluminium) to reduce monitor movement. That’s important because in many builds the weak link isn’t the stand — it’s the monitor’s own plastic shell and VESA area.
SIMGASM Core approach
The SIMGASM “Core” monitor stand concept is about an integrated, clean look that matches the cockpit and keeps everything tidy. If you’re building a clean “studio rig”, an integrated Core mount keeps the setup visually simple.
For SIMGASM cockpits, you can choose an integrated stand like the Core integrated triple monitor stand or step up to the Apex ecosystem (integrated Apex or freestanding Apex) when you want more isolation and cable-routing options.
The real difference: vibration management
Here’s the practical truth: once you add bass shakers or plan motion, integrated monitor mounting becomes harder to keep perfectly stable.
| Your build | Best monitor strategy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / mid build (no tactile) | Integrated stand (ASR integrated or SIMGASM Core) | Compact, simple, fewer parts and cables. |
| Tactile (bass shakers) | Freestanding stand (SIMGASM Apex) | Isolates screens so text stays readable and bezels don’t drift. |
| Motion now or later | Freestanding stand + planned cable routing | Motion + monitors on the rig is possible, but more work and more compromises. |
A quick setup tip: treat monitors like “precision equipment”
Whether you go ASR or SIMGASM, use a consistent VESA workflow:
- Mount the VESA plates, then level the centre screen first.
- Lock the main height, then adjust side angles.
- Use a bracket kit like SIMGASM VESA mounting bracket set if your monitor uses different patterns or if you want more flexibility.
Recommended SIMGASM gear
- Core integrated triple monitor stand if you want everything on one chassis
- Apex freestanding triple monitor stand for maximum stability and easy alignment
- Apex integrated triple monitor stand for a clean integrated look with hidden routing
- VESA mounting bracket set for VESA 75/100/200 flexibility
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