Hello PC Builders!
We’re heading into the end of the year and it’s time for another update – introducing PC Building Simulator 2 v1.6! In today’s update, we’re sharpening up our peripheral options, unpacking some of the latest cases, adding two much anticipated graphics cards, and seeing a knight about a shovel.
First though, isn’t it time we got together and advanced our micro devices?
Decorator Theme: AMD
Give your workshop a ‘red team’ makeover as we join forces with one of the more venerable names in semiconductors, AMD.
As creators of both high-performance graphics and computing technology, today’s decorator theme pays futuristic homage to the Ryzen and Radeon maker, complete with adjustable lighting.
Note: Synthwave soundtrack not included.
New Partner: MAINGEAR
Founded in 2002, MAINGEAR aims to take some of the stress out of US-based PC Building, even going as far as to host a 3D simulated custom PC configurator.
Not content to let them keep their achievements to themselves, today we’ve joined forces as fellow enthusiasts to bring their MG-1 case to PC Building Simulator 2.
PC Building Simulator 2 x Shovel Knight
Out of ideas to spice up your PC Builds? Don’t throw in the trowel. Set aside your ratchet screwdriver and steel thy shovel of hope.
Dig into today’s update which includes a whole new range of cosmetic customisation, created in collaboration with award-winning action-adventure – Shovel Knight!
New Parts:
Highlights
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
Phanteks NV7
Razer peripherals
Full Parts List:
Cases:
MAINGEAR MG-1
Cooler Master Qube 500
Phanteks NV7
GPUs:
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
Case Fans:
Phanteks D30-140
Phanteks D30-120
Peripherals:
Razer Kraken V3 Pro Headset
Razer BlackWidow V4 75% Keyboard
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Keyboard
Razer DeathStalker V2 Keyboard
Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL Keyboard
Razer Ornata V3 Keyboard
Razer Ornata V3 X Keyboard
Bug Fixes
General
CPU socket compatibility now shows on CPUs and Motherboards.
The GPU Tuner now resets when a new GPU has been installed in the PC.
When using a workbench, the parts list no longer interrupts camera movements.
The Fractal Design Ion+ Platinum 660W PSU now shows correctly in the Thermal Imaging app.
Scrolling now works correctly on the music app.
RAM now causes bluescreen when over temperature in the 2nd-4th slots.
Dynamic Resolution is now enabled when looking at the monitor or the tablet if DLSS is selected in the options.
Jobs will no longer spawn with GPUs that are incompatible with the rest of the set-up.
Parts
Radiators can now be cabled and powered in the front of the Kolink Observatory Black case.
The EKWB EK-CoolStream SE series of radiators no longer have an RBG fan by default.
Fan speed now affects wattage on AIO coolers.
RGB lighting effects now have a larger impact on perspex waterblocks.
The dust filter no longer gets blocked by radiators when installed in the top of the Lian Li O11 Dynamic case.
The Watercooled ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GPU now only takes up 2 PCI slots.
The Alphacool NexXxoS GPX RTX 2060/2070 Super M01 waterblock no longer clips through ports on GPUs.
PCI shields now get installed in the correct positions in the AeroCool Aero One case.
Screws are now fully inserted when installing a EKWB EK-Quantum Vector XC3 RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB- nickel, Plexi + black backplate on a GPU.
Screws are now fully inserted when installing a Pure Wings 2 120mm case fan.
CPU Fan header cable connectors no longer clip into the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK motherboard.
Pipes can now be connected to rotated radiators in the bottom of the Lian Li O11D XL-X case.
Re-routed cables inside the Fractal Design Focus G case.
Fixed fan orientation in the front of the Cooler Master HAF 700 EVO case.
The ADATA XPG Battlecruiser case is no longer considered incomplete when missing drive bays.
Fixed blur on several Patriot Viper Venom ARGB DDR5 32 GB thumbnail images.
M.2 drives no longer clip through the drive cover on the GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X motherboard.
Reservoirs can no longer float in midair inside the Pure Base 500DX case.
All SATA ports are now usable on the GIGABYTE Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS DDR4 motherboard.
HDDs and SSDs no longer float in the ADATA XPG Battlecruiser case.
PCs with an internal mains adapter now boot without the need for the Auto-Connect tool.
Corrected the name of the ASRock B650 PG Lightning motherboard.
12-Pin adapters now stay connected to the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 16GB GPU when loading.
The Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 case will now spawn in jobs without drivebays blocking an AIO cooler.
Fixed water connectors being blocked by invisible parts inside the ADATA XPG Defender Pro case.
Pipes now connect correctly to the Radeon RX 6800 XT | Corsair Hydro Series XG7 RBG GPU.
Added additional screws to the PSU shroud of the Rajintek ERIS EVO case.
Lighting is now correctly displayed on the AeroCool Aero One case.
The MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE motherboard no longer clips through the back of certain cases.
Removing the Patriot Viper VPR100 from a case no longer crashes the game.
E-ATX Motherboards will now stop the generation of AIOs in slots that would cause collisions.
The Cooler Master SICKLEFLOW 200 RGB now supports RGB.
AM4 mounting is now removed when watercooling the ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula Motherboard.
Adjusted front radiator slots inside the Raijintek ERIS EVO case.
The MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON motherboard CPU socket no longer clips through CPUs.
M.2 drives can now be installed correctly on the GIGABYTE Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS motherboard.
The Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Ultra-V heatsink no longer floats above the rest of the GPU.
Pipes no longer clip through the EKWB EK-Quantum Vector XC3 RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB - Nickel, Plexi + Black Backplate GPU block.
The bottom pump reservoir inside the HAF 700 EVO case can now be connected to the motherboard.
AIO coolers (and radiators) will no longer incorrectly spawn if they are blocked by the motherboard.
The Raijintek EOS 240 can now be installed in the Kolink Big Chungus case if the NZXT N7 Z370 (White) motherboard is installed.
The PCB of the ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Series GPU is now removed when watercooling.
The Corsair LL120mm fan can now be cabled.
Localisation
The prompt to switch off a PC is now consistent with other prompts.
One more thing… (Main Menu PC Customisation)
Last but certainly not least, we’ve got a final surprise feature to unveil. In today’s update, players will have a new option on the main menu allowing them to replace the main menu PC with any exported .pcbs file of their choosing or shuffle from a selected folder. Perfect for showing off your own creations, friend’s creations, or any of our PCs from Feature Build Friday in the build-shares channel on Discord.
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