PRIME Integrated Monitor Mount: Setup and Positioning Guide

Quick Answer

Mount the uprights and crossbar first, attach your monitors to the VESA plates before hanging them, and set your centre monitor at seated eye level. Then add the side arms and angle them inward. Tighten everything only after you have confirmed the final positions.

Getting your monitors in the right place makes more difference to lap times than most hardware upgrades. A screen that sits too high, too low, or too far away forces your eyes and neck to work harder, and that fatigue shows up in the final stint of a long race. The PRIME Integrated Monitor Mount is designed to remove that guesswork, but only if you install it in the right order.

This guide walks through the full process, from checking your frame and VESA pattern to fine-tuning a triple screen setup. It also covers the small mistakes that cause most people to redo the job, and the accessories that make the mount easier to live with.

Before You Start: Check Compatibility and Clearance

Confirm that your cockpit frame uses the same aluminium profile sizing as the PRIME range and that your monitors have a standard VESA pattern. Most sim racing displays use 75x75mm or 100x100mm, but check the manual rather than assuming. If your monitors are heavier than average, plan for the arms to sit closer to the uprights to reduce leverage on the joints.

Measure the total width of your intended screen arrangement and compare it with the space behind your rig. A triple setup needs clearance on both sides for the outer arms to angle inward. Also check that your seating position gives you roughly an arm's length from your eyes to the centre screen, which is a comfortable starting point for most sim racers.

• Lay out all bolts and brackets before you start so you do not have to hunt for a missing piece mid-install.
• If you plan to run three monitors, decide now whether you are using flat or curved panels, as this affects how much you angle the side arms.

Step 1: Assemble the Uprights and Crossbar

Attach the uprights to your cockpit frame first, keeping the bolts finger-tight. Slide the crossbar onto the uprights and check that it sits level using a spirit level across the top. This is the foundation of the whole mount, so any lean here will be magnified once the monitors are hanging on the arms.

A common mistake is tightening the uprights fully before the crossbar is in place. Leave everything loose enough to adjust, then set the crossbar height so the centre of your main monitor will land at seated eye level. Measure from the floor to your eye line while sitting in your racing position, then transfer that measurement to the crossbar.

• Checkpoint: the crossbar should be level front-to-back and left-to-right before you move on.
• If your cockpit has adjustable feet, level the rig first, as a tilted frame will throw off the mount.

Step 2: Fit the VESA Plates to Your Monitors

Attach the VESA plates to the back of each monitor while the screens are still on a table or protected surface. This is far easier than trying to line up bolts with the monitor dangling in the air. Use the correct length bolts for your monitor's recessed mounting holes, as bolts that are too long can damage the internal components.

Once the plates are on, lift the centre monitor into position on the crossbar and secure it loosely. Then add the side arms and hang the outer monitors. Keep the arm bolts loose enough that you can slide and rotate each screen without resistance. The goal at this stage is rough positioning, not final alignment.

• Checkpoint: every monitor should hang securely with no wobble before you let go.
• If you are using a triple curved monitor setup, set the centre screen first and build the side angles around it.

Step 3: Set Your Viewing Angle and Distance

Sit in your racing position and look at the centre screen. Your eyes should meet the upper third of the display, not the top edge or the middle. Adjust the crossbar height and the monitor tilt until this feels natural without you having to crane your neck. Small changes here make a big difference over a long session.

For triple screens, angle the side monitors inward so they wrap around your field of view. A good starting point is to have the inner edges of the side screens meet the outer edges of the centre screen, then adjust the angle until the image flows smoothly across all three. If the side screens feel too close, move them back along the arms rather than changing the angle.

• Checkpoint: you should be able to glance left and right without moving your head much.
• Take a photo from your seated position to spot alignment issues you might miss in the moment.

Step 4: Tighten Everything and Do a Final Check

Once you are happy with the positions, tighten all bolts in a logical order: uprights first, then crossbar, then arms, then VESA plates. Go around the mount twice to catch anything you missed. A mount that feels solid when you push gently on the top of the centre screen is properly tightened.

Run a short test session and check for any movement or sagging, especially on the outer arms. If a monitor has drifted, tighten that joint a little more. After a few hours of racing, re-check the bolts once more, as new mounts can settle slightly under load.

• Checkpoint: no screen should move when you brake hard or turn sharply in-game.
• Keep the Allen keys that came with the mount somewhere accessible for future adjustments.

Setup Steps at a Glance

1. Level the frame: Assemble the uprights and crossbar with bolts finger-tight, then check level in both directions before tightening. A level frame prevents monitor sag later.
2. Mount the VESA plates off the rig: Attach the plates to each monitor on a table, using the correct bolt length for your screen. This avoids awkward lifting and reduces the risk of cross-threading.
3. Position the centre screen first: Hang the centre monitor and set its height so your eyes meet the upper third of the display. Get this right before adding side screens.
4. Angle the side arms inward: For triples, adjust the outer arms so the screens wrap around your view without gaps. Curved panels need slightly less angle than flat ones.
5. Tighten and test: Tighten all bolts in order, then run a short session and re-check for movement. Re-tighten after the first few hours of use.

Products That Support This Setup

• PRIME Triple Upgrade Kit: The Triple Monitor Upgrade is quick and easy to install on your Simulator Monitor Stand or Integrated Monitor Mount, and upgrades your stand to hold three monitors on adjustable arms, including triple curved setups. If you are expanding from a single screen, this kit adds the arms and mounting hardware you need without replacing the whole mount.
• Simulator Mounting Plate: This attachment is ideal for the GT Omega Titan Cockpit, allowing you to mount several of the ART Cockpit accessories, and gives you more mounting points to connect additional accessories to your rig. It is a practical way to add a button box, phone holder, or other accessories close to your monitor mount without drilling into your frame.

A well-positioned monitor mount is one of the most cost-effective upgrades you can make to your sim racing setup. Take your time with the steps above, and you will end up with a screen arrangement that feels natural from the first lap.