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SPSimulator PC Notes

Computers and graphics for home golf simulators

Computers and graphics for home golf simulators

The computer behind a home golf simulator

Simulator PC Notes explains what the computer does in a home golf simulator. It covers choosing a PC or laptop, graphics, display cables and Windows screen settings.

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  1. What the Computer Does in a Golf Simulator

    What the computer does between the launch monitor and the screen in a home golf simulator, and what the CPU and graphics card are.

  2. Desktop PC or Laptop for a Golf Simulator

    How desktops and laptops differ for golf simulator use, and what to check before you reuse the laptop you already own.

  3. How to Read Golf Software System Requirements

    What minimum and recommended system requirements mean for golf simulator software, and how to compare the list with your own computer.

  4. Graphics Cards for Golf Simulators

    What a graphics card does in a golf simulator PC, how it differs from integrated graphics, and how to tell when more power won't help.

  5. Processor, Memory and Storage for Simulators

    What the processor, RAM and storage do in a golf simulator PC, and which of them you can keep at a modest level.

  6. Frame Rate, Resolution and Graphics Settings

    How frame rate, resolution, refresh rate and V-sync fit together, and which settings to change first for smooth play on a projector.

  7. Connecting the PC to a Projector or Monitor

    Which video ports and cables join a PC to a projector or monitor, what the standards say about cable length, and what to try for long runs.

  8. Second Screen and Display Settings in Windows

    How to use a projector as a second screen in Windows, what the four display modes do, and what to try when windows land on the wrong screen.