In sim racing, “pretty” is not the goal — clarity is. You need to see braking boards, kerb edges, apexes and the car’s rotation. The best graphics settings are the ones that keep your frametime stable while preserving those cues.

This guide gives you a clean baseline for triple monitors and VR in Automobilista 2, plus a quick way to decide which settings to lower first.

Step 0: make sure your visuals are physically stable

Triples only help if the monitors don’t move. If your screens shake when you hit kerbs, your brain loses the horizon reference. A stable solution is Apex freestanding triple monitor stand or an integrated approach like Core integrated triple monitor stand.

Baseline settings for AMS2 (triples)

The “mirror first” performance rule

When FPS drops, people usually lower everything. In sims, you get more performance per click by lowering these first:

1. Mirror quality and distance
2. Reflections (especially in wet)
3. Shadows

Only after that should you lower track detail. Track detail affects your ability to pick consistent references.

VR: comfort and clarity checklist

• Keep your framerate locked (or locked to a stable reprojection target). Spiky performance causes nausea faster than “lower graphics”.
• Reduce shimmering with AA and sensible sharpening rather than extreme render scale.
• Remove motion blur and heavy post-processing; they can make head movement feel weird.

How your rig affects your visuals (yes, really)

When you push harder in AMS2 you hit kerbs harder. That’s when weak rigs and stands show their weakness.

• SIMGASM Hobby simulator is a great entry foundation.
• SIMGASM Club simulator is the “do anything” option for most hardware.
• SIMGASM Sport simulator is ideal if you want a clean build with internal cable routing.

Recommended SIMGASM gear for this guide

• Entry level: SIMGASM Hobby simulator for a clean first rig foundation.
• Most universal: SIMGASM Club simulator with a stiffer 80x40 profile for almost any wheelbase/pedal set.
• Best for frequent tweaking and cable routing: SIMGASM Sport simulator with built-in pass-through routing for tidy builds.
• Flagship: SIMGASM Pro simulator for maximum rigidity and adjustability with high torque and heavy braking.
• Comfort option: SIMGASM Core Recline seat if you don’t want a fixed bucket.
• Bucket options: SIMGASM Atlas GT seat for GT-style driving, or SIMGASM Atlas Formula seat for a more laid-back formula/hypercar position.
• Adjustability: dual locking slider set for quick driver changes.
• Triples: Apex freestanding triple monitor stand for a stable screen reference, or Core integrated triple monitor stand if you prefer an integrated look.
• VESA alignment: VESA mounting bracket to make mounting cleaner across VESA sizes.

If you are unsure what fits your hardware, SIMGASM support can help you match mounts, bolt patterns and upgrade paths before you buy.

Quick optimisation routine (10 minutes)

1. Pick one heavy scenario: rain, night, busy grid.
2. Run a 2-lap test and note the worst FPS moments.
3. Lower mirrors and reflections first, retest.
4. Only then reduce shadows, and finally overall detail.

Continue reading

• Automobilista 2 force feedback settings: detailed steering without oscillation
• Sim racing cable routing guide: service loops, strain relief and clean upgrades
• Triple monitors vs ultrawide vs VR for sim racing
• Sim racing FOV guide: set your camera and field of view correctly
• Assetto Corsa Competizione graphics settings: clarity, mirrors and stable FPS
• ACC VR settings guide: OpenXR, DLSS and performance tuning
• Sim racing PC upgrade priorities: what actually improves performance