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PC Racing Wheel and Pedals Setup: Budget Shopping List

by Open World Garage

This is the desk setup in the three-level racing path and the quickest entry route to a Windows PC racing setup. The core is the directly sold GTR RS30 5 Nm racing wheel with V3 Pro throttle and brake pedals for $249.99. The complete list adds one exact gaming PC, QHD display, keyboard, mouse, and headset.

Already have a suitable gaming PC and display? Start with the RS30 wheel-and-pedal configuration and provide a strong non-glass desk, stable chair, and a way to stop the chair and pedals from moving. A cockpit, clutch, shifter, and handbrake are optional upgrades.

Buyers who want a structure and integrated seat should move to the compact rig or preferred full rig.

The short list

Part Exact selection Current planning price
Wheel and pedals GTR RS30 5 Nm wheel + V3 Pro two-pedal set $249.99
Gaming computer ASUS TUF Gaming T500 — SKU T500MV-BS564 $1,149.99
Display ASUS TUF VG27AQ3A 27-inch QHD $209.00
Keyboard ASUS TUF Gaming K1 $49.99
Mouse ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II $29.99
Headset ASUS TUF Gaming H1 Gen II $49.99

Hardware subtotal: $1,738.95 before shipping and tax. Prices and availability were checked September 26, 2026 and can change.

What this gives you

  • A 5 Nm geared force-feedback wheel for Windows PC
  • A two-pedal set with throttle and brake
  • One exact gaming-computer configuration rather than a broad product-family name
  • A single QHD display that is simpler to run than triples
  • Basic keyboard, mouse, and headset coverage

The RS30 is a geared force-feedback wheel. It is not a direct-drive wheel. The two-pedal configuration does not include a clutch pedal.

What is still separate

  • A stable desk or compatible cockpit and a suitable chair
  • The racing game and any paid downloadable content
  • A display stand, arm, or suitable desk position
  • Video, USB, network, power, and extension cables required by the room
  • Surge protection and cable management
  • Any shifter, handbrake, clutch pedal, or other control

Before ordering

Confirm current Windows driver and game support, the exact contents of the selected configuration, supplied mounting hardware, desk strength and clamp clearance, pedal stability, every required port and cable, and current stock and delivery estimates. The computer and monitor are selected by exact SKU, but no frame-rate promise is made for a particular game or graphics setting.

The RS30 is purchased from Open World Garage and fulfilled by GTR Simulator through Shopify Collective. Affiliate links open GTR Simulator, which is the seller for those products and controls current pricing, payment, shipping, returns, support, and warranty service. Open World Garage may earn a commission from an eligible affiliate purchase.

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