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Has anyone seen anything new and exciting on the short throw, higher lumen, laser front announced?
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Bumping this question as I am also interested if anyone knows.
Am about to commit to a Benq LK936ST, just want to make sure there isn't a replacement around the corner.
Was also about to commit to Intel i9 with 4080 in the next week or so and then Nvidia announced the 4080 super which is some hundreds of $ cheaper yet just a tad faster than the 4080. So there is merit in being well-versed on the latest releases coming out of CES. -
I wholeheartedly understand your point, and probably even agree. However when the Launch Monitor company provides a minimum specification, one should be careful going against their recommendation. I would certainly understand that if something was to not working correctly, then not meeting their minimum specs could be a constant source of blame. I don't plan on challenging them on this front!Originally posted by ProjectSim View Post
Protee VX Launch Monitor.
Recommended when used with Golf Gaming Software
OS: 64 Bit Windows 10 or 11
Processor: Intel Core i9-9xxx @ 3.00GHz or greater / AMD Ryzen 9
Memory: 16 GB RAM or more
Graphics: NVidia RTX 3080 or better / Radeon RX 6800XT
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Hard Drive: 30 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 12 compatibleLast edited by ProjectSim; 01-24-2024, 11:24 PM.Comment
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So I fully agree with your comment regarding going against min spec - or even going in right at min spec and expecting great results. That said, what hamviper was saying is also good advice. You will note Protee's min spec is i9-9XXX. However, the 9000 series processors are quite old (6-7 years). When compared with a modern i7 (or even an i5) you are still well above min spec. And the point is that from a software point of view, in general terms most modern software solutions rely more on the GPU than the CPU so as long as you are exceeding the capabilities of the older i9-9XXX spec you should be gtg. See some i9-9900K comparisons both of which exceed significantly the i9-9900K spec:Now, I will say (as someone running an i9-9900K processor), that while it is not required today, if you get a decent deal on a modern i9 processor, it will give you much more headroom for longevity than perhaps some of the other processors. I am running an RTX4080 and 64GBRAM in my system now and am capable of 1920x1200 at ultra settings in FSX Play/GSPro. Bottom line, focus first on GPU (and IMO you are thinking correctly - 4080 Super or 4070Ti Super (4080 will be discontinued so there may be some sales here also?), then 32 min RAM (64 if you want to run camera and other software at the same time) and then a decent processor (i7/i9 13XXX/14XXX) and you will be good to go for 4K.Originally posted by ProjectSim View PostI wholeheartedly understand your point, probably even agree. However when the Launch Monitor company provides a minimum specification, one should be careful going against their recommendation. I would certainly understand that if something was to not working correctly, then not meeting their minimum specs could be a constant source of blame. I don't plan on challenging them on this front!
Protee VX Launch Monitor.
Recommended when used with Golf Gaming Software
OS: 64 Bit Windows 10 or 11
Processor: Intel Core i9-9xxx @ 3.00GHz or greater / AMD Ryzen 9
Memory: 16 GB RAM or more
Graphics: NVidia RTX 3080 or better / Radeon RX 6800XT
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Hard Drive: 30 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 12 compatibleLast edited by jasonreg; 01-24-2024, 05:00 PM.Comment
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jasonreg Running that system you should have zero problem running 4k Ultra on GSPro at 60 fps, and can easily use swing cams (Swing Cat), stream, use OBS, use multiple monitors, etc...
Good thread here on computer specs.Comment
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People get stuck on the "i9" vs "i7" vs "i5" debate. The truth is that a later generation i5 > an older gen i9. Technology improves over time but the nomenclature doesn't change - if someone says "I have a Big Bertha driver" that doesn't really tell us much - it could be from 1991 or 2023. The term "i7" has been around since 2009. The term "i9" has been around since 2017. A 2023 i5 is going to run circles around a 6-year-old i9.Originally posted by ProjectSim View Post
Here's an example where they are just 1 year apart - here's a top-of-the-line i9 (i9-12900 series) from 2021 (Alder Lake generation - probably newer or equivalent to what you'll find if you're shopping at costco or buying a 'gaming pc' from dell or lenovo, etc) squared up against a middle-of-the-road i5 (i5-13600 series) from 2022 (Raptor Lake generation):
UserBenchmark: Intel Core i5-13600K vs i9-12900K
If you change the i5 to the even newer i5-14600 it'll beat the i9-12900 even more, just because it's far newer technology...not trying to spark a fire here, just make sure that you're looking at processor generations when you're shopping. If you really want an i9, find something that has an i9-14900kf processor in it, as that's the 14th generation from 2023.Comment
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There was a pretty big step from 12th to 13th Gen CPUs, less so between 13th and 14th but your recommendations are sound IMO. Further, while the price difference between 12th and 14th gen is several hundred $, the difference between 13th and 14th (within the same class) is surprisingly small. Personally I think the best bang for the buck at the higher end of Intel CPUs right now is the i7-14700K. It is what is going into my new build this week assuming I can decide on which mobo to drop it into ......Originally posted by dw886 View PostComment
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I run 4k Ultra on every course in GS Pro with a computer I built from used parts. 2070Super GPU, Ryzen 5600X CPU, 32gb Ram.
You 100% don't need knew and 100% don't need to have newest Gen 4000 series GPUs. Every year you can kind of drop down the last 2 digits so my 2070S is like a 3060S or a 4060 so you can go 2080 or a 3070 but in no way do you need a 4060-4090 to run any simulator software unless you like to brag and pay extra for thingsComment
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