I think I have heard gamers raise some concerns over the use of using two video cards. Might be worth researching first before pulling the trigger on this as the issues raised might be a concern for you. I now that a lot of people run with two cars, but think that they live with the potential issues or are not aware.
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What kind of issues? Paid for the card earlier today, so it's coming.Comment
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Ok guess I'll bite and build a new system. Since most of the PC specs posted here are more than 6 months old I am sure there has to be other specs that are either better and cheaper. Or I can get whats been listed here for less etc.
However note that I have a 720p projector and a PR-20 screen. I just need a spec that will be good for now. If I hit the lottery later and am able to buy a new screen and projector I'll probably have to upgrade the PC by then anyways. We should also have a cheap LM on the market for $200 that does both club and ball data better than the GC2 w/HMT plus angle of attack and integration with TGC
Sorry for the rant, back to the topic... I don't need overkill maxed out detail on 5 video settings, I just need a PC that boots up and runs TGC with standard default video settings on either high or medium. My current laptop works, but I am only getting 11 FPS at medium default settings.
So what specs do I need? Bubba22 you mind listing your specs? Would this cheap build work???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3hD...1obEQL6EyiAq0wLast edited by Throttle; 11-05-2014, 02:41 AM.Central TimeComment
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Zmax, I suspect you can live with it after reading the article where I saw it mentioned again. Check out an article written by Lifehacker On whether it is worth it to run two cards, he mentions the things you need to consider. The article is from 2013. Hope this helps.Comment
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I5Originally posted by Throttle View PostOk guess I'll bite and build a new system. Since most of the PC specs posted here are more than 6 months old I am sure there has to be other specs that are either better and cheaper. Or I can get whats been listed here for less etc.
However note that I have a 720p projector and a PR-20 screen. I just need a spec that will be good for now. If I hit the lottery later and am able to buy a new screen and projector I'll probably have to upgrade the PC by then anyways. We should also have a cheap LM on the market for $200 that does both club and ball data better than the GC2 w/HMT plus angle of attack and integration with TGC
Sorry for the rant, back to the topic... I don't need overkill maxed out detail on 5 video settings, I just need a PC that boots up and runs TGC with standard default video settings on either high or medium. My current laptop works, but I am only getting 11 FPS at medium default settings.
So what specs do I need? Bubba22 you mind listing your specs? Would this cheap build work???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3hD...1obEQL6EyiAq0w
8 Gig
650w
Windows 7
Geforce 670/4gig/superclock
1 TB
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Getting ready to pull the trigger here, it's been a few years since I did a build (done about 10 or so in my life time). Looks like the consensus for TGC is to go with a GTX 670 used or a 770 new and do the build around that. If I go the 770 route I'll be around $800, if I go used with a 660 maybe get it down to $700.
Then of course I stumbled on the AMD A-10 7850-K Kaveri. Gamers are playing Battlefield 4 with this thing with high praises. Can I go that route?? I could go that route for around $400-$500.
I am an IT guy who never did much gaming, so the fact that I have to swap out a good laptop with an i7 in it is a tough pill for me to swallow. Remember that I am hitting into a PR-20 with a 720P projector.
I just need something that works on default medium or high. I don't need to play battlefield 4 after I play a round of golf. Would a Kaveri build suite my needs? Or do I need to just suck it up and pick some money off the money tree in the back yard when I rake some leaves this weekend?Last edited by Throttle; 11-06-2014, 04:42 AM.Central TimeComment
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BTW Zmax not sure if you saw this today or not. Let me know if you want to sell me your new card after it doesn't work when you install it
Check out the last post...
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The built in graphics of the AMD A-10 will not run TGC on medium. I don't think it will on low detail either. The CPU is good though. You do not want to run in low detail. A 660 should run at medium with object detail at 2 or 3.Comment
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Originally posted by Throttle View PostBTW Zmax not sure if you saw this today or not. Let me know if you want to sell me your new card after it doesn't work when you install it
Check out the last post...
LOL.....crap.....
If it doesn't work, I'll put it in my office pc.Comment
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Throttle, not sure I would go for a 770 unless it has a good price drop. From what I see on new builds the price difference for a 770 TP a 970 is not that much. With the 970 being a better option might be worth the few extra dollars. Also, with the 970 you may be able to do 4k in the future.Comment
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I found these deals on woot.com for factory reconditioned HPs. I've decided that it will be likely next season that I can purchase a ProTee system and when that time comes, I'd likely upgrade the video card and the power supply to match the builds I've seen on this forum. At these price points and with the research I've done, the cost to build custom vs. buying one of these and upgrading is at worst comparable but more likely cheaper going with one of the models below:
Would these be a good buy with intent to upgrade when necessary?
Would appreciate your input. Thanks!
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Originally posted by kevin1889 View PostI found these deals on woot.com for factory reconditioned HPs. I've decided that it will be likely next season that I can purchase a ProTee system and when that time comes, I'd likely upgrade the video card and the power supply to match the builds I've seen on this forum. At these price points and with the research I've done, the cost to build custom vs. buying one of these and upgrading is at worst comparable but more likely cheaper going with one of the models below:
Would these be a good buy with intent to upgrade when necessary?
Would appreciate your input. Thanks!
This is pretty much what I did only I got one new with a GTX650 on black friday last year from BestBuy. It was perfectly fine to run Protee as is. Now I've dropped a GTX760 with a new power supply and I can run TGC no issues at detail 4.Comment
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My new GTX 670 arrived today. Will try to get SLI to work.Last edited by Maverick; 11-07-2014, 11:27 PM.Comment
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