PC Building Simulator 2 Update 1.18 - Out now on PC, XSX/S and PS5

Hello PC Builders!

It's that time again, and we’re back with Update 1.18!

This update brings a variety of new parts, with added RAM and storage options from Biwin, two new cases from InWin, monitors from BenQ and MSI, as well as some 5070s from Palit.

We've also added a 12v cable, fully compatible with the Custom Cable App.

So, builders, grab a compatible PSU and plug in your favourite 40/50-series GPU without that pesky splitter!

Happy building and enjoy the new content!

Parts List

Monitors

• ●BenQ EX271QZ
• ●BenQ EX271UZ
• ●BenQ EX321UZ
• ●BenQ PD2730S
• ●BenQ PD3226G
• ●MSI MEG X
• ●MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED
• ●MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36

Storage

• ●Biwin Black Opal NV7400 Gen4 SSD
• ●Biwin Opal X570H PRO SSD

RAM

• ●Biwin Black Opal HX100 DDR5
• ●Biwin Black Opal OC Lab Gold Edition DW100

GPU

• ●Palit GeForce RTX 5070 GamingPro-S
• ●Palit GeForce RTX 5070 GamingPro-S OC
• ●Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GamingPro-S
• ●Palit GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GamingPro-S OC

Case

• ●InWin A3
• ●InWin A5

Case Fan

• ●InWin Mercury AM120S

Bug List

Functionality/Balancing Changes

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  Added 12 pin cables. This allows newer GPUs to be connected without splitters as long as the installed PSU also has a 12 pin connector.

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  Thermal Imagine App Improvements:

  • ●Transparency now renders for cool objects - which allows heat to be seen more easily through dust filters, and other semi-transparent objects.
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  Added Expansion card for MSI MPG X870I Edge TI EVO Motherboard.

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  Auto-cabling now prioritises pump reservoirs and fan hubs over individual fans.

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  Delidding and Watercooling on controller has been updated to be consistent with the rest of the game (cursor controls).

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  Camera movement is no longer restricted when using the Airflow App.

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  When selling PCs, the price will now reset to RRP if the PC is changed enough to cause the originally set price to be over 150% of the current RRP of the PC.

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  Modular fans now only power each other if the connectors are rotated to connect correctly.

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  Watercooling a CPU no longer prevents a Blue Screen of Death caused by missing thermal paste.

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  Adjusted benchmarking scores of the following CPUs to be more accurate to real life:

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    Scores Decreased

    • ●Ryzen 9: 7950X, 9950X, 9900X, 7900X / X3D
    • ●Ryzen 7: 7700X, 9700X
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    Scores Increased

    • ●Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Core i7-13700KF

General Fixes

• ●Upgraded the graphical quality of the 2060 XC Ultra Black Gaming.
• ●Screws are no longer swivelling off centre when installing the MSI MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WIFI.
• ●Stopped 420mm fans clipping into the desk when flipped in the Raijintek Eris Evo.
• ●Fixed interaction issue that prevented quantities of items being changed in the shop checkout when using curved monitors.
• ●Adjusted the panel opening animation for the MSI Prestige X570 Creation Motherboard- Instead of disappearing, it will now flip into an open position.
• ●When placing a PC in the delivery area any open beauty panels blocking the closure of pin-based side panels will now automatically close.
• ●In the Add/Remove program app scroll drag now works on curved monitors.
• ●Adjusted vertically mounted GPU positioning in the Cooler Master HAF 700.
• ●Fixed interaction with the Desktop being blocked during the Cinebench onboarding whilst using the BenQ EW3880R monitor.
• ●Added missing fan blur graphics for 5070 Super GamingPro GPUs.
• ●Added missing window dragging functionality for OCCT and GPU tuner app on curved monitors.
• ●Fixed interaction issue on curved monitors causing 3DMark to stop playing if the cursor is pressed anywhere on the monitor screen during a benchmark.
• ●Fixed issue preventing the connection of the 24 pin cable with MSI MEG X870E Godlike X edition in the Lian Li PC-011 dynamic.
• ●Customisation can now be applied to the top panel of the NZXT H440 case.
• ●Story jobs that require watercooling, but have an incompatible case chosen by the player in an earlier request, can now be replaced during the later job in the chain - Allowing the case to be swapped out for one that is compatible.
• ●Fixed autocabling fans with the Maximus X Code in the Fractal Meshify C case.
• ●Fixed clipping issues occurring between the Arctic Freezer 34 eSports and watercooled RAM.
• ●Manually overclocked RAM will no longer reset to default settings when the PC is placed in storage.
• ●360mm radiators can now be installed in the top of Raijintek PONOS Ultra MS4 cases.
• ●The PCI Lock of the SilverStone CS381 can no longer be uninstalled multiple times at once, or misplaced.
• ●Deepcool MATREXX 55 no longer incorrectly lists 280mm Radiators as supported.
• ●Adjusted the Kolink Umbra 120 fans to prevent the back text disappearing when viewed from a distance.
• ●Removed the floating M.2 slot from the MSI MAG B650M MORTAR WIFI.
• ●M.2’s installed in the top-most M.2 slot of the ASRock Z890M Riptide WiFi are now correctly placed.
• ●280 and 420mm Radiators no longer be installed clipping through the top of the Arctic Xtender VG cases.
• ●Fixed issue with cabling in the Raijiintek PONOS ULTRA MS4 cases that prevented them from being powered on.
• ●Startup chime now plays when booting a PC.
• ●Adjusted Thermal App Camera orbit to prevent the tablet clipping into the Hyte THICC Q80 Trio.
• ●Adjusted the collision for the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM Cards to prevent clipping issues with other parts.
• ●Adjusted positioning of installed RAM for new instances of the “I need a new SSD Drive” job from chuckswood@wouldchuckwood.com
• ●Adjusted GPU Positioning in the Big Chungus Shredded case.
• ●280mm Radiator positioning has been adjusted in the HYTE Y40 to prevent clipping issues.
• ●Leaving the Job Link tab open when closing the tablet will no longer cause the audio to loop.
• ●Removed unnecessary RigidBody Component from the Corsair 1000D, which caused side panels to become misaligned when reloading a save.
• ●Text for Processors no longer clips in Portuguese on the shop app on the tablet.
• ●Adjusted Inventory Sell Icon position when using Controller to prevent overlapping text.
• ●Reloading a save will no longer trigger the Phanteks Eclipse G500A’s panel to pop open.
• ●Removed duplicate “UV” filter for coolant in the inventory.
• ●On the System Info app the Summary panel can no longer be dragged off screen.
• ●120mm radiators can no longer be installed clipping through the top of the Antec P6 case.
• ●The Antec P8’s Power button now animates correctly.
• ●Located and re-added the missing Brand filter in the shop and inventory.
• ●Cooler Master MasterCase SL600M PCI bracket can no longer be removed whilst a GPU is installed.
• ●Removing and reinstalling vertically mounted GPUs when the PCI Bracket is rotated in the Cooler Master MasterCase SL600M no longer causes floating highlights to appear which were blocking GPU installation.
• ●Fixed an issue causing emails with multiple tags to show up multiple times if more than one of their attached tags was selected.
• ●Fixed an issue in the Keybinding Menu causing AZERTY and QWERTZ layouts to show duplicated inputs for Move X and Move Y keybindings.
• ●Fixed an issue in Endless mode when playing on Controller that would cause exiting slider interaction in Case Customisation to completely exit the workbench.
• ●Xbox: Zooming now works correctly during Case Customisation.
• ●Xbox: Stickers now scale smoothly when using Mouse and Keyboard controls.

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The PC Building Simulator Team