bpjacobsen Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 Gathering up info for components for a PC build for my 3 monitor cab. The backglass and dmd (LCD) will use the integrated graphics and I need to get a GPU for the playfield but I can't afford a crazy expensive card. I will not be playing hardcore games with it, just VP. Here is what I have: GIGABYTE GA-H81M-H LGA1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb USB 3.0 Micro ATX Motherboard Will be getting an intel core I5 quad core processor My playfield monitor is an Insignia NS-40D510NA15 - 40" Class LED TV with the following specs: http://www.cnet.com/...e-led-tv/specs/ Can someone please recommend an express X16 GPU that won't break the bank but will give me decent playability? I did have my cab connected to my Dell XPS desktop using only the integrated graphics for all 3 monitors and It seemed to work fine for the most part. But not sure what I'm missing by not using a separate GPU for the playfield. The motherboard I ordered has display port, DVI, and HDMI but I would assume I should get a GPU for the playfield for better results?
Blashyrk Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 From what I have read people say that a Nvidia Gtx750 TI 2gb or higher should be sufficient.
Content Provider Itchigo Posted October 5, 2015 Content Provider Posted October 5, 2015 I'm only running 2 screens. But I have the same playfield tv as you do. I'm getting NO issues with a GTX 280 (1gb DDR3).. I'm running a Gigabyte z-68 with an I-5 2400k. I'm not saying to go that low, but as you can see I'm running good on an old card, and our setups are similar. So what I am saying is you don't need to get crazy.
bpjacobsen Posted October 5, 2015 Author Posted October 5, 2015 I noticed there are several variations of GTX 750 TI 2 gb with some being much cheaper. This one has both HDMI and Display port: http://www.ebay.com/itm/EVGA-GeForce-GTX-750-Ti-02G-P4-3755-RX-2GB-128-Bit-GDDR5-PCI-Express-3-0-w-ACX-/381247961970?hash=item58c4263b72 what is the difference? The above also has 2 fans. I just don't want to spend more than I have to. My budget is around 100.00 for a card. Does anyone know if the above is OK to use for playfield or what the difference is betwee that and the other one in the prior post? Thanks
bpjacobsen Posted October 5, 2015 Author Posted October 5, 2015 Does it matter if I go with EVGA brand vs Nvidia? Seems like I'm seeing a lot of brands using the same model GTX 750 to etc.
Content Provider allknowing2012 Posted October 5, 2015 Content Provider Posted October 5, 2015 The difference is usually in the type and # of outputs. The chip would be the same - I figure. Of course assuming onboard memory is the same. evga is a brand - Nividia is the model (vs amd) of the gpu. Asus is another brand that sells an nvidia 750ti chip. (Be sure- you have an empty PCI-E slot - you likely do)
bpjacobsen Posted October 5, 2015 Author Posted October 5, 2015 from what someone else said, EVGA manufactures the cards for Nvidia and other brands. Pretty much the same thing for the most part. I will go with the cheapest. Thanks for your input everyone.
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