Question Thoughts on Updated analysis based on comments in various forums...? Clean thread...

[thegreatdelcamo]

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Golf Sim Computer Upgrade Project coming together...

Current system’s Salient points:

• 4k Projector
• 4k 32” monitor (duplicated on the touchscreen monitor)
• 1080p 24” touchscreen monitor
• 1080p 24” monitor

Notes:

• 4K 32” and the 1080p touchscreen are duplicated so they both show the same Swing Camera video. This is so people in the room can watch from all angles.
• The other 1080P monitor shows the ProTee Launch Monitor data
• The 4K projector shows the simulation software (GSPro)
• Launch Monitor is hard wired to the computer, which is hard wired to internet, at full Gig service

Computer:

• AMD 7700X
• 4080 Super, displaying the projector and the two mirrored displays
• The 4th monitor is connected to the integrated GPU in the Ryzen 7700X processor
• 32 Gig of ram

USB connections (no hub—all connected to back of computer as I prefer it):

• two keyboards
• two mice
• GSPro control box
• microphone

I am thinking of upgrading this system because I sometimes experience choppy video on the projector and my swing cameras are often dropping frames. This leads me to think that I may need a more powerful graphics system and some combination of better swing cameras and/or the interface into the computer (quality high-speed cameras via a POE PCIe card).

Task Manager often shows the 4080 Super fully maxed with a course like Sanctuary Moon, with only a little bit here and there under 100% use. The CPU does not seem overly taxed. The RAM often shows above 30 Gig in use.

I have another GPU (4070 Ti) and, based on comments I received in these forums in another post, I'm considering going Intel and getting the ROG Z890 Apex motherboard, which will allow me to install both GPUs while also preserving the two 4.0 PCIe slots for the future (i.e. POE card for better cameras, and a USB 3.0 card for more USB ports). With a big PSU, my thoughts are that this system would be sufficient to run everything I want. Probably, I'd go with the 265 Ultra CPU as I can get it for half the price of the 285.

Frankly, I'd prefer to stay with AMD, but to do that I'd have to swap my two GPUs for a 4090 or 5090, though I'd be able to spend a bit less on the motherboard, PSU, and memory (the CUDIMM stuff is expensive).

And I'm attentive for any comments you may have!

Cameron

 

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Computer:
AMD 7700X
4080 Super, displaying the projector and the two mirrored displays
The 4th monitor is connected to the integrated GPU in the Ryzen 7700X processor
32 Gig of ram
Please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitors/Projectors:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.

Maybe we can salvage the system without you having to swap platforms(and having to spend too much).

I am thinking of upgrading this system because I sometimes experience choppy video on the projector and my swing cameras are often dropping frames. This leads me to think that I may need a more powerful graphics system and some combination of better swing cameras and/or the interface into the computer (quality high-speed cameras via a POE PCIe card).
Is it possible for you to pass on a video to show how choppy the gameplay/simulation is? You can host your video on a site akin to Imgur and then pass on a link here for us to see.

Frankly, I'd prefer to stay with AMD, but to do that I'd have to swap my two GPUs for a 4090 or 5090, though I'd be able to spend a bit less on the motherboard, PSU, and memory (the CUDIMM stuff is expensive).
First off, you can drop in a 9800X3D onto your motherboard, assuming the board has a capable VRM layout. Second, you're advised to run the single most powerful GPU your wallet can afford you, so you avoid unnecessary compatibility issues(not to mention a higher wattage PSU). Third, somewhere in there it seems like you're looking for an excuse to upgrade/switch platforms. If that's the case, by all means go for it but my gut tells me you should be fine and your drivers and or something underlying might be the issue.

GSPro control box

GSPro

GSPro is the leader in next generation golf simulation software. Amazing 4k graphics, ultra realistic ball physics and a community constantly contributing.

gsprogolf.com

Looking up recommended specs for that simulator, your GPU is faster than the RTX3080. You're good in that department.

 

[thegreatdelcamo]

Oh wow, thanks for that reply. I REALLY appreciate it!

I'll get my post in the format you suggest, with the additional information needed. I really do not want to go Intel, given all the issues it has, but that 890 Apex board is the ONLY one on the market that would let me run two GPUs while also keeping the other slots open.

I'll get the details in the format you suggest, and I'll try to replicate the choppy video and get it posted, but the short answer is that this is an iBuyPower computer that I ordered before I had any thought of running cameras and four monitors and multiple access points (two keyboards, mice, etc). It came with the 4070Ti and has a mini ATX B650 ASUS board and a 750 Watt PSU. So, adding what I want will necessitate a new system, which indeed I do want to build. I just would rather stay AMD. I added the 4080 Super that a friend sold me cheaply to see if it would fix my issues...

The GSPro recommendations are suspect... (they want to sell software)... and SurfThing has done much more extensive testing and confirms that 4K is a much harder task to keep things around 60 fps, and even their tests consider running just ONE monitor. I have FOUR running, and two at 4k. And the other night, playing a course that is intensive, was just not fun, let alone, not elegant.

I had not seriously considered going Intel until a reply I got in another post suggested that Arrow Lake's lane situation would benefit my use case with all the peripherals I have.