Graphics card advice

dobthe2nd

Hi, I was just looking for advice on what kind of computer system I need, the computer will be exclusively used for an Excavator Operator Training Simulator. Here are the specs required. After a quick look, it seems like I need some kind of mid-range gaming computer, just wondering if I would need to upgrade the graphics card if I got something like this.

BloodBath

Well this is interesting. My advice is to let us help you pick parts for a custom pc that will meet your requirements exactly and it will contain parts of higher performance and quality than any pre built system you could get for the money.

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dobthe2nd

Thanks for the quick reply, I was in there already looking around and said I'd post here because I didn't want to go down the build route. Mainly because of time restraints. I was really just wondering if the quickest/cheapest way to get the simulator up and running would be to invest in a mid-high spec laptop and upgrade the graphics card if needs be? Also I'm clueless on the compatibilty issues associated with graphics cards

BloodBath

Well the site we recommend ordering parts from offer a build service for €20. They will install windows for another €30.

They deliver within 5 days of payment usually and you can pay with online banking so it's pretty convenient.

Pre built systems are usually weak in several areas and will rarely match your requirements.

There's lot's of people on that forum will help you pick compatible parts that match your needs exactly.

Have you bought the simulator already? I'm assuming you are using John Deere equipment. I seen quite a few of the big equipment makers have their own software and simulators.

dobthe2nd

Yeah, the simulator is sitting in a box and I'm just working on the finding the right computer to install the software on, the computer will just be for use with the simulator so I'm just looking around using the minimum system requirements from john deere. My main concern was the graphics card as the rest of the requirements seem standard enough. I was thinkin that the fastest way forward would to be just by a pc and get an suitable graphics card if its needed. I posted the thread to the other forum so will see what happens. john deere also offer building a computer specially for the simulator with the software already installed so I'm waiting to see what kind of numbers they give me for that. Thanks for your help.