GSPro Computer Requirements and Performance Example

[@TheGolfNerd]

Attention!! If you’re in the market to buy a pc, I have a new video that’ll show you how to spec one out with confidence. See the link: Determine What PC You NEED for GSPro! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXPWp2N-qJidp9U

[@Mac47F]

So for a novice, I do have a couple of questions and a suggestion: Questions (1) What tower would you suggest? (2) What software did you load in it? Or does it automatically come preloaded? That's the one thing I hate when buying a new computer is all the crap that comes with it. (3) What Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse would you recommend. (4) Did you add a DVD player? SD Reader? etc. (5) What would you use to get the audio to a sound bar? (6) So following the video, I put everything in the cart and it came to $956 and this doesn't include the items I mentioned (2) (3) (4) so how much do you think doing it this way versus buying one from a retailer completely built? Suggestion: I built a computer years ago before going to Korea for a year from a buddy that picked out the components and it worked great. My suggestion is I would love to see you actually piecing it together and loading it with the software. For someone that hasn't done this in awhile or someone new to this, that would be a great way to save some money. Also, might provide links in the description for the components would be useful. Great video and thanks for sharing on Facebook!

[@TheGolfNerd]

Todd, I’m really glad you got some value out of this. Here’s a link to a parts list with pricing. pcpartpicker.com/list/vGLPv3. It’s just over $900 and that’s with a much better case than I used. I didn’t mention my case because it was kinda awful!! Anyway, I used windows 11 and bought the license for around $20 from gvgvmall.com. Use code tb20 for 20% off. In order to install, you’ll need to setup a thumb drive with a windows 11 installer loaded onto it. It’s really simple. There’s some good videos here to show you how. I didn’t add any other peripherals such as dvd. The motherboard i chose has built in Bluetooth and is a good way to connect to a sound bar. The motherboard also has a optical out that can connect to a motherboard. Last, if you want to use this pc as a sim, maybe consider using a tv on a swivel wall mount as your monitor and then you can use it like I do as my sim. See my Mevo plus putting video for a panned shot of my setup. As far as savings, building your own should save somewhere between 300-600 bucks and it’ll be a first class system without any bloatware. Hope this helps. Hit em long and straight!

[@michaelrambo4886]

GSPRO came out with a minimum recommended hardware setup, Windows 10, 8 GB Ram (16GB recommended), i5 Intel (i7 recommended), Nvidia GTX1060 (RTX 2070 or better recommended), 500 GB free hard drive space for downloading courses. Your setup may of been lacking on the processor, but i am glad to see that it worked without to many issues. Nice job on the videos.

[@TheGolfNerd]

Thanks man!! It’s funny, cause when I’ve checked the processor loading when running gs pro, it only shows around 10% utilized, but I do think the 12th gen i3 punches above its weight class according to the tech guys that produce KZbin content anyway. Thanks again for the feedback!!

[@patrickkenney8487]

This is the info I needed. Wasn't sure if my i7 8700k (overclocked) and rtx 2070 would work. Looks like it will

[@eigore19]

Make sure to enable XMP in your Bios. It allows the RAM to run at it's rated speed and should give you a nice performance bump by just clicking a single button.

[@TheGolfNerd]

Great tip!! I’ll check it out!

[@garyhinchley7977]

Excellent video Mike, and very helpful as I am currently running GSPro on a 2 year old gaming laptop and very soon will have to take the plunge on a dedicated desktop gaming rig like yours. Thank you , Gary ( aka Cue_Ball) 👍

[@KLottGolf]

Great Video! I'm running an RTX 4070ti......love it!

[@TheGolfNerd]

Nice setup!! Thanks for the feedback!!!

[@JakeLutka]

And it’s quite funny how everyone is telling me I need to have 4090 lmao.. been looking at a i9 4070 setup

[@jonthovson2242]

Great video. Would love to see a longer video of an actual build.

[@TheGolfNerd]

That really isn’t my space, but when I researched the topic I found this video very helpful. If you have any other questions, let me know as I’m happy to be of help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqjcf6OHlLlobZo

[@vikingsfan9049]

I just bought an Asus laptop NIVDA RTX 3070 I7 with 16 gb ram from Best Buy. I know they recommend a 3060ti and 16 gb ram which is only in desktop form to run GSPro at 1080p on ultra without stuttering. I just want to be able to play a most of the courses on ultra 1080p. Do I have enough? The only thing it will be used for is sim golf 5 months out of the year and I have a Viewsonic LS860wu projector which is 1920x1200 resolution. It shows that the rtx 3070 laptop is better than a 3060 desktop, but not better than a 3060ti desktop as they recommend for quality 1080p on ultra, but it's pretty close. I have a Foresight Bushnell launch pro which I plan on using for sim golf mostly and a Flightscope X3 which I use mostly outdoors, but maybe will use on gspro as well a little, who knows.

[@TheGolfNerd]

I can’t say for sure, but if I was going to guess I would say it should handle 1080p at ultra. For more info, check out my video entitled GS Pro Optimizing. In this video you’ll see how graphics and resolution settings affect FPS. Unfortunately, you can’t use multiple launch monitors within gs pro as you only get one API with your download and the API for each LM is unique. Hope this helps! Thanks for reaching out!!!

[@ThomasHoffDE]

good video. have you ever compared GSPro to e6? also curious on laptops as my Sim Set-up is in the garage

[@TheGolfNerd]

Thanks for the feedback! I have only ever used the e6 mobile version. It obviously pales in comparison. GS Pro has become a favorite because the graphics are very good, their golf environment is very realistic and there are numerous courses available. Plus the cost is attractive. It’s my default recommendation for sim software. Love it. Just know that I’m this video I discussed graphics cards, but I did not take into account the fact that foresight users cannot use AMD graphics cards, they are incompatible. Please let me know if I can help further!!

[@lenjankiewicz6575]

Mike - I'm a MacOS guy. I'm contemplating purchasing a DIY simulator situation in my renovated garage from 'scratch'!!. I'm totally sold on the 4K graphic realism of GS Pro. it's next level, but not MacOS. I thought I could use the new M1/M2 laptops and use Parallels Desktop Pro Edition to sim GS Pro but I read that it doesn't run smoothly. Further... I'll probably purchase the Mevo+ for flexibility both indoors and outdoors that has E6 CONNECT simulated courses (not at the same graphic level as GS pro) that I'm sure you know thru and thru. Have NEVER dabbled in the PC world at all. How difficult is it to construct this dedicated desktop from my ultra beginner knowledge level and is it worth it from your perspective. I'd would definitely use your recommendation to the letter (maybe possibly go with the RTX 3080 GPU card) Nevertheless - I need some directional advice...what's your candid opinion

[@TheGolfNerd]

I’ve seen a lot of folks want to use their Macs, but as you say it isn’t recommended. Honestly, if you can out together legos and have an eye for detail, building a pc is a piece of cheese. Send me an email at [e-mail] and I’ll send you a link to the build video that really helped me! Thanks for the feedback and let me know if I can be of further help!! PS, you might want to check out my budget video. I go through a lot of detail on specifying and costing out a sim at several different price points. Might be some ideas that resonate with you.

[@carikazik7118]

Do Ryzen CPU’s work with Gspro work with Flightscope Mevo +

[@TheGolfNerd]

Yes to both. No reason to avoid AMD.

[@dakoppel]

Thoughts on this setup for being "future proof" without breaking the bank? Thanks Mike! Skytech Siege Gaming PC Desktop - Intel Core i5 12700F 2.1 GHz, NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti, 1TB NVME SSD, 16GB DDR4 RAM 3200, 850W Gold PSU, 240mm AIO, 11AC Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Home 64-bit

[@TheGolfNerd]

I like it. That power supply should provide upgrade options in the future and that video card should perform very well. My only question would be how does the 4070ti compare to a 3090 in cost as it might be better bang for the buck, but you’d have to check. Thanks for reaching out and let me know if I can help further!!

[@dakoppel]

@@TheGolfNerd the 4070ti seems to be the same price as the 3080 these days. I think the 3090 setups are a lot pricier. Does the i5 seem to be fast enough or does processor speed not matter much in this dedicated sim application?

[@Jacobjoyemusic]

Would I be able to run everything on a ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 14” WQXGA 120Hz Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9- 16GB DDR5 Memory - AMD Radeon RX 6700S - 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD ? Not a tech guy just want a simple easy laptop setup that can be mobile and smooth operation

[@TheGolfNerd]

See my comments on the other post you made.

[@itszach6808]

How about AMD5500U Integrated Ryzen graphics? 16GB

[@TheGolfNerd]

With any foresight product that particular graphics card is a definite Knogo. Foresight only works with Nvidia products. As far as working with GS pro, that’s really not enough processing power to handle GS pro well. You may be able to run 1080 P at low graphics settings.

[@itszach6808]

@@TheGolfNerd I have a Garmin R10 not foresight

[@TheGolfNerd]

@@itszach6808 understood. I just like making sure folks know that foresight is not compatible with AMD.

[@TommyBoii4]

Any chance of a vid doing desktop budget options that can run gspro I haven't a clue what to buy

[@TheGolfNerd]

Pretty much the only place to save money on this setup is the graphics card. The AMD Speedster 6600 would save you about $200. You can also save about $40 on a cheaper case, but beware, they are cheaper for a reason and are a little harder to work with for cable routing. Lastly you could run with one SSD at 512gb. Here’s the links to these products on Amazon, just know these are affiliate links and I will make a small commission. amzn.to/3TIyNSm amzn.to/3Rjo27C amzn.to/3TE7rwN All told these substitutions will save you about $270. You will be able to play 1080p at low graphics with this setup. Watch my gs pro optimization video, you can’t see a lot of difference at low settings. Let me know if you have any other questions!!

[@gregoriousthemeh]

Do you think an rtx 3070ti would be acceptable for 4k?

[@TheGolfNerd]

It will. It’s not going to be as smooth as higher powered graphics cards but I will be acceptable. If you watch my video demonstrating game play, that was made using a 3060ti equivalent. It’ll give you a frame of reference. Thanks for reaching out!!

[@TheGolfNerd]

Here’s a link the the video. GSPro Budget Gaming PC Performance at 4k Ultra Settings kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq4dXR9ntmWrqs

[@danielmacdonald4180]

Did you build it yourself after ordering everything? Looking at this cheaper option but no idea how to put it all together?

[@TheGolfNerd]

I did. I’ve done this before but it was years ago. Suffice it to say if you can build legos and are comfortable putting together a home theatre system, you could do it. I believe I linked elsewhere in the comments to a great step by step video on building a pc. It’s a great video and will answer your questions. Thanks for reaching out and let me know if I can help further!!

[@Guythatsometimescomments]

Is gspro compatible with AMD graphics cards? All I ever see are talks about Nvidia.

[@TheGolfNerd]

Yes it is. In all my videos I’m using an AMD 6700xt. However, if you are using a Bushnell launch pro or a foresight gc3, the foresight software is not compatible with AMD. Thanks for the question!!

[@lamartomlin2822]

Hi any issue with going with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor vs Intel if I still get RTX 3060ti GPU?

[@TheGolfNerd]

No issues with AMD processors. The only component issue I’m aware of is that AMD graphics cards are not compatible with foresight FSX software. But in all cases, AMD CPU’s are fine. Thanks for reaching out!!!

[@rfulch]

May I have your opinion? Will a GTX 980 ti be able to run GSPro on maxed out settings at 800x600? I realize that seems counterintuitive, but that is the native resolution of my projector.

[@TheGolfNerd]

The best I can say is maybe. I’ve got another video detailing three different resolutions at ultra, medium and low. The good news is that even low graphics settings look pretty great. Check out the video here. How to Optimize GS Pro Graphics by Adjusting Graphics Settings and Resolution kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4aqea1mmbKYr5Y

[@rfulch]

@@TheGolfNerd thank you for this reference!

[@PeterGoudie]

Nice video, which course is the last hole from?

[@TheGolfNerd]

That’s #13 at Sanctuary. Although you have to set it to 4k ultra to see the mountains in the background.

[@bjohnson515]

Does GSPro work on a regular run of the mill laptop?

[@TheGolfNerd]

No, it going to need a dedicated graphics card. The minimum I’d recommend is an AMD 6700xt or Nvidia 3060ti. Desktop is best as they run faster given thermal considerations. There have been some viewers who ran using lesser specs and they posted their results earlier in the comments. You may want to see these comments for additional details.

[@bjohnson515]

@@TheGolfNerd thnx

[@elliottveron3580]

How do you think a Asus tuf fx506LI-Bi5n5 16gb ddr 4 ram with ms.2ssd , 1660ti, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 will run?

[@elliottveron3580]

I don't know much about computers and I'm thinking about buying this gaming laptop

[@TheGolfNerd]

This is barely going to meet the requirements to run the software. If you run it on this the best you can hope for is 1080 P at light graphics settings. Anything over that may be a bonus. If you’re wanting 4K, then I would certainly recommend some thing like a 3060 TI or a 6700xt. Thanks for reaching out!

[@elliottveron3580]

​@The Golf Nerd I appreciate the quick response! I'm not looking to run 4k since I have a 1080p projector. Just want to have enough so it's not lagging after I hit the ball.

[@TheGolfNerd]

@@elliottveron3580 a 3060 or 6600xt would work well for 1080p.

[@Jacobjoyemusic]

Would I be able to run everything on a ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 14” WQXGA 120Hz Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9- 16GB DDR5 Memory - AMD Radeon RX 6700S - 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD ? Not a tech guy just want a simple easy laptop setup that can be mobile and smooth operation

[@Mac47F]

Awesome Video Mike! Well done.

[@turtron]

My understanding is that golf sim graphics rely heavily on ray tracing, and this is where Nvidia rtx 3080 has an advantage over AMD. I just purchased all my parts and will be building a new computer in the next week or two as parts arrive. I went with an i7 and the aforementioned rtx 3080. Like you, I did 1 TB of storage and 16GB of RAM. I’ll also be running GSPro through a 4K projector (and a secondary monitor).

[@TheGolfNerd]

That setup is going to run very smoothly! Nice choice!

[@kidjustinjefferson7326]

What 4k projector did you go with?

[@TheGolfNerd]

@@kidjustinjefferson7326 I’m not sure if you are asking me, but I went with the BenQ TK700Sti. You can see it in action on my Sim Build video. There’s two chapters specifically showing the performance of the projector with both GS Pro and 4k video. Hope this helps!!

[@mikes9724]

@@TheGolfNerd Great stuff! I just bought the BenQTK700sti and am researching gaming desktops + laptops : Curious why you selected the 3060 vs. 3070 or 3080 as 3080 I saw was recommended on the GSpro requirement for 4K? Also curious if anybody has heard how GSpro runs on 4070 for 4K? Was hearing 4070 is a better option long term vs. 3080 so just trying to figure out what to select as it's all new to me! Appreciate any feedback thx

[@mikes9724]

Ron did you consider a 4070 vs. 3080 at all? I am trying to decide which specs to build for myself soon

[@mewlee6829]

can i play amd mainboard?

[@TheGolfNerd]

You could use any motherboard with GS Pro. It’s really just the GPU that requires research. Thanks for the question!!

[@tjy698]

How about the steam deck? anyone try this?

[@TheGolfNerd]

I’m sorry but I’m not familiar with that. If you can provide me more details, I may have a more helpful response!

[@tjy698]

the steam deck is basically a PC placed inside a handheld. Think nintendo switch but a computer inside. @@TheGolfNerd

[@TheGolfNerd]

@@tjy698 gotcha. This software is very GPU dependent. I have to believe what you are suggesting will not work, or at best, at low resolutions and graphics settings.