Desktop or laptop for the Skytrak?

[dmoore9003]

I am going to go ahead and replace the laptop hooked to my current set up. I have the room for either a desktop or a laptop. Is the desktop a no brainer here? This would only be used for the setup...and would have a 55" TV as a monitor.

[goatbarn]

Yep equivalent PC would cost probably 80% of laptop, maybe less.

Plus you can build your own PC for even further savings. A PC to run TGC smoothly only costs about $650-800

[allen2be]

Yup.

Desktop = save money
Laptop = portability if you have a portable set up to begin with (net, mat, etc..)

[ironFrank]

goatbarn

How would a configuration look like which runs TGC smooth?

[goatbarn]

i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 1060 6gb GPU, 120 GB SSD, 500W PSU

Smooth play at high settings (all but trees would be able to be maxed out) with FPS 50-60fps.

[ironFrank]

Thanks for the information

[dmoore9003]

So I bought a desktop...higher end Alien from Dell at a good price. Does the Skytrak have a network plug for hard wiring internet? Also, is there a FAQ on setup, which software to buy, etc?

Thanks.