Tournament Poker Edge | Learn Poker Strategy | Tournament Poker Training from the Pros - Topic: Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/ Simple:Press Version 5.7.5.3 smallcat66 on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p52252 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p52252 Hi, I am in the market for a new computer, either PC or laptop. I want to play 2 or 3 tables max but do not want them all on the one screen due to bad eyesight. I could manage 2 tables on a 22 inch monitor.

If I bought a laptop and another monitor, can I play one table on each monitor using the same mouse.

Also, do the above recommendations from praetor still apply as regards mininum computer requirments?

]]> Sat, 28 Dec 2013 14:27:57 -0500 praetor on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p36886 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p36886 daveyt86 said:

If i wanted to 8-10 multi-table what are the basics i would need for a PC?

Ive looked at PC's today and theres about 5/6 different processors and im just confused as to what does what, and what i need. I would basicaly use my PC for poker, internet and songs, i dont use games.

Im going to get 2 screens and i have got an idea of what 1's to get on the great advice so far.

Im a novice with all the computer tech speak so any advice would be great thanks

I replied to your PM. Hit me back with your budget and I can give you some ideas.

]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:58:48 -0400 daveyt86 on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p36882 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p36882 If i wanted to 8-10 multi-table what are the basics i would need for a PC?

Ive looked at PC's today and theres about 5/6 different processors and im just confused as to what does what, and what i need. I would basicaly use my PC for poker, internet and songs, i dont use games.

Im going to get 2 screens and i have got an idea of what 1's to get on the great advice so far.

Im a novice with all the computer tech speak so any advice would be great thanks

]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:16:21 -0400 bennymacca on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25586 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25586 yeah macs look cool, but i can just never justify the extra cost to myself. i would love if they released macos for pc though, i would probably get it. 

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:18:39 -0400 thehyde on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25583 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25583 bennymacca said:

next time you can save another $1400 and buy something other than a mac instead 😀

Ha! Ya. I originally bought a cool looking Alienware for big bucks, but it was super heavy and the battery only lasted 2hrs so I sold it a couple weeks later and bought my second choice... The 17" macbook Pro. I got a teacher discount so I saved a few hundred on it and I get like 9hrs of battery life and it is super light. I wasn't thinking of it being a machine for poker but for business and web stuff at the time. You can get a lot of PC for the price of a mac and it looks like you did.

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:09:58 -0400 bennymacca on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25554 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25554 here is what i bought recently, thought some people might be interested. i tried to convince the wife that i bought it for my masters but she pretty much saw straight through that :P. she didn't care though as i was paying for it out of poker roll. 

 

have to say that i love the solid state drive, it makes everything FLY, especially for poker. 

in terms of specs, it is probably overkill if you were using it just for poker, but im pretty sure it will last me 5 years or more now, with giving good performance. 

 

note that i already had a samsung 24" monitor and another crappy 22" LCD so i didn't need new monitors. in terms of keyboard, i already had a logitech wave pro keyboard and mouse combo as well, which is awesome for tableninja and poker in general. 

Prices are in AUD if you were wondering, i wonder what you could get this box in the US for. 

 

PART
DESC
QTY
PRICE
TOTAL

CPU
Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4Ghz 1155pin Boxed CPU
1
320
320

MOBO
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD4B3 DDR3 Intel 1155pin Motherboard
1
222
222

RAM
8G Kit 1600 G.Skill Sniper
1
94
94

CASE
Antec 300 Three-Hundard Gaming Tower without PSU
1
59
59

OPTICAL
Samsung SATA 22x Black DVD RW - 1 Year Warranty
1
29
29

PSU
Antec TruePower TP750
1
139
139

SOFTWARE
Windows 7 64 bit pro
1
138
138

 

DRIVES

SSD
Corsair Force Series 3 120GB, SandForce SF-2200 R: 550 W:510
MB/S SATA3.0
1
319
319

2x HDD
seagate barracude green 2TB ST2000
2
88
176

GRAPHICS

GRAPHICS
1GB GTX560Ti
1
249
249

 

TOTAL

1745

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:28:47 -0400 bennymacca on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25550 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25550 next time you can save another $1400 and buy something other than a mac instead 😀

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:59:17 -0400 cousteer on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25544 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25544 thehyde said:

@Cousteer - Sounds like a great deal. Too bad the Costa Rican Gov. taxes electronics from 40-80%. I saved $1400 buying my macbook pro in Orlando and just bringing back in my carry on. and most recently in Vegas I paid $499 for an ipad which costs $740 here. 

 

 Dam the Man!

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:53:11 -0400 thehyde on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25467 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25467 @ Praetor - I blew out in 10th tonight in a 4k rebuy so hopefully it has passed (fingers crossed). Not much for cash (only $80) but at least I cashed! I decided to just format my drive on my Dell for now and will wait on a new machine until I am cashing more. I spent too much on stuff I can't get in Costa Rica or is super expensive, in Vegas during the bootcamp.

@Cousteer - Sounds like a great deal. Too bad the Costa Rican Gov. taxes electronics from 40-80%. I saved $1400 buying my macbook pro in Orlando and just bringing back in my carry on. and most recently in Vegas I paid $499 for an ipad which costs $740 here. 

 

Speaking of electronics..... I know it is a little off topic not being about buying, but a friend of mine who is living here in Costa Rica was renting a house for a week at the beach and they got 2 macbook pros and 3 ipads stolen (worth over $5K). one of the ipads had "find my ipad" on it and one macbook had the "Prey" software on it so hopefully he can track them down. I just set up all our laptops with the "Prey" software today. It takes webcam shots, screen shots and gives the location of the laptop (or desktop, cell phone) and emails them to you if your machine goes missing.  If the thief goes online with it, it captures photos and whatever he is looking at (hopefully email or Facebook so you can ID them) along with the location using google maps or earth and the wifi site. kinda cool software and something to think about if you have a lot invested... 

 

have a great nite guys..

 

D.

 

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:06:40 -0400 praetor on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25465 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25465 thehyde said:

Thanks Praetor. I am a little hesitant to partion and run windows on my new $2500 Mac because of where I live and minimal Apple support. I may end up getting another windows laptop. Kinda depends on when my losing streak ends...

Losing streaks suck, hopefully you will be +EV soon and can get that computer. Let me know if you have any other questions.

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:35:47 -0400 cousteer on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25464 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25464 Dell have super cheap monitors. I recently purchased a 24" widescreen 1080p for $230 online, free delivery to my doorstep in 3 days. I used this as a dual monitor with my MacBook pro. Also purchased a mac magic mouse & slim line numeric keyboard for <$200, also delivered within a few days. seamless set up.

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:06:10 -0400 thehyde on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25448 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25448 Thanks Praetor. I am a little hesitant to partion and run windows on my new $2500 Mac because of where I live and minimal Apple support. I may end up getting another windows laptop. Kinda depends on when my losing streak ends...

]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:00:15 -0400 praetor on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25416 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25416  

   I have a Mac as well and I use Poker Tracker on it, PT is a good program and will work on both platforms. However, you will probably have to buy a license for both platforms. If you want to partition your drive with Windows 7, buy an OEM copy for around $100 click here. There is a Mac program called Poker Copilot that is fairly cheap that you can look into as well. Other member's have used it and liked it. If you decide on a new laptop, look at Amazon as they have a promotion for certain Windows 7 computers you get free Xbox
Free Xbox.

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:07:06 -0400 thehyde on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25409 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p25409 I am kinda in a dilemma... I want to get holdem manager to start tracking everything. My GF and I currently play using 2 macbook pros (15" and 17") and a 17" Dell laptop. I am not sure what the best route to go is....

Should I pay $199 for windows 7 and partition my drive, use bootcamp etc to run windows on my macbook and have my GF use the Dell?

Or buy another 17" windows based laptop and we both use them?

Or buy the Poker Tracker software that is mac and windows compatible?

What do you guys using Macs do?

Thanks in advance.

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:38:46 -0400 praetor on Shopping for a poker computer or monitor, look here https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p21187 Technology Questions/Help https://www.tournamentpokeredge.com/forum/technology-questionshelp/shopping-for-a-poker-computer-or-monitor-look-here/#p21187 FkCoolers said:

I returned it right away for a 2.7 Dual Core Macbook Pro and got 8 GB of RAM. Not a single issue now.

 

You will have to let me know how you like your Macbook in a couple of months. You have twice as much power as my Macbook, but the one I have still does everything I need, great computer to travel with and hooks up easy to additional monitors.

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