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Message: <blockquote data-quote="L33" data-source="post: 240844" data-attributes="member: 4681">Hi Dabby...I actually can't remember how much the PC was but it's mid range spec I think...computers aren't my strong point. I took recommendations from this forum and also from a couple of guys in the know...and then basically went to the local computer shop and told them what I wanted the computer to run. The shop then put together a computer with all the bits I needed. From what I can remember, it's an i5 which has been overclocked running Windows 10. Graphics card is a gtx 970 which was recommended as it would be able to handle the graphics no problem, but more importantly, it can run 3 separate monitors with no issues, on the single card. Can't remember the ram size, but it is relative to the i5 and graphics card spec...there's definitely plenty of it. But then again...can you ever have enough <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />All the buttons connect up using an iPac and there's no lag or losses of any kind connecting buttons or anything. In fact, I actually have 2 keyboards and 2 mice connected and there's no issues at all. Plunger is USB connected, iPac is USB connected. Performance wise...no major issues. But every now and then I experience a stutter or two, mainly playing Zen. Nothing I worry about, only lasts a second or so every now and then, but I think it's the software, not my computer as I have heard others with similar issues and higher spec computers than mine. Not sure if you've seen some of the gaming videos I've posted on YouTube, but that'd give you some idea of the gaming quality. If you haven't seen them, let me know and I'll post a link. TPA plays fine...no issues running the Noex mod. Plays fine, even when there are tables with 6+ multiballs. But the odd table like CV plays slowish...but I think that's the same for most. The newer released tables all play well. I haven't yet tried VP...I'd love too but, 1. I'm not sure if I have the skills to set it all up, 2. Not sure if it works on Windows 10 and 3. I don't know the legality issues surrounding these games. Some people say they aren't legal to play and others say it's ok as long as it's personal use only. I'd love to know cause there are some tables on there I'd love to play. I wanted to keep my build simple so it's more or less plug and play in the fact that I could basically get a computer, connect up a few cables, download software and I'm ready to go. Some people have built these cabs with all the extra bells and whistles, Ie, flashing lights, LEDs, shaker motor (I think they are called) etc. If there's ever a time where all these extra bits could be hooked up with ease, I'd like to think that my comp is capable of handling those extra bits...but I guess only time will tell <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />If I've missed anything, let me know and I'll try and fill in the gaps <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> The reason I've never posted a video on my YouTube channel regarding the computer side of things is because I'm not 100% sure what I'm talking about when it comes to computers but I guess if I swotted up a bit I could give it a go.One thing I've learnt though, is that you sort of get what you pay for with computers...if you have or buy a cheap spec computer, there's a chance that there will be performance issues and that the software will soon be too much for the computer to handle in a relatively short space of time. Spending more on a better spec seems to be a way of guaranteeing less issues and increasing the usable life of the computer if gaming is its main function. For a while I was running TPA and zen on a few years old laptop...Zen ran ok, but TPA was unplayable at times. Plus multi monitor wasn't possible. As much as I didn't want to spend money on a new computer, doing so meant the difference between playing the game properly and not playing the game at all.</blockquote>

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