Computer Buying Guide¶
This guide helps you choose a computer for your RTA.POKER setup. The models listed below are examples — any computer that meets the requirements will work. All listed models have been verified to meet the required specifications for USB capture cards (laptops) or PCIe capture cards (desktops).
Last updated: 24.01.2026
Before You Buy
- OCR Laptop: USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps) minimum. Note: Gen2x2 (20Gbps) is rare on laptops
- OCR Desktop: 1 free PCIe x16 slot
- Poker PC: 1x HDMI required
- RAM: 16GB minimum (both computers)
Planning to buy a Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro?
Read our USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Reality Check - Important info about 20Gbps support on laptops.
Read our USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Reality Check - Important info about 20Gbps support on laptops.
USB Speed Reference
USB4 40 Gbps
TB4 Thunderbolt 4 · 40 Gbps
TB3 Thunderbolt 3 · 40 Gbps
Gen2x2 USB 3.2 · 20 Gbps
Gen2 10 Gbps
Type
Budget
42 computers shown
Model
Price
USB / PCIe
Ports
Dell Latitude 5430
~€400
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI
Refurbished
Dell Latitude 5330
~€400
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI
Refurbished
Dell Latitude 5320
~€400
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.0
Refurbished
HP EliteBook 840 G7
~€400
TB3 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 1.4
Refurbished
Dell Latitude 5440/5540
~€500-600
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.0
Refurbished
Lenovo T14 Gen 3
~€500-600
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
Refurbished
HP EliteBook 840 G9
~€500-600
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.0
Refurbished
HP EliteBook 840 G10
~€500-600
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
Refurbished
Acer Aspire Go 15 (R21G)
€509
Gen2 10Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
Acer Aspire 17 (51M)
€629
Gen2 10Gbps
1x HDMI
new
Acer Aspire Go 15 (792F)
€699
Gen2 10Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
Acer Aspire Go 15 (7224)
€729
Gen2 10Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
€750-900
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
Acer Aspire 16 AI OLED
€829
USB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16"
€800-950
USB4 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
ASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507)
€1,000-1,300
USB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
€1,400-1,800
USB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s
€1,500-2,000
USB4 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.0
new
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
€1,800-2,200
TB4 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404)
€1,800-2,200
TB4 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
ASUS ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
€1,800-2,200
USB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
€2,000-2,500
TB4 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606)
€2,000-2,500
USB4 1x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
HP ZBook Studio 16 G11
€2,500-3,500
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
€2,500-3,500
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602)
€2,500-3,000
TB4 2x 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1
new
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 Tower
€200-300
1x free PCIe x16
2x DP
Refurbished
Lenovo ThinkCentre M920 SFF
€250-350
1x free PCIe x16 (iGPU)
2x DP
Refurbished
Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF
€250-350
1x free PCIe x16 (iGPU)
2x DP
Refurbished
Dell OptiPlex 5080 Tower
€280-380
1x free PCIe x16
2x DP
Refurbished
HP EliteDesk 800 G4 SFF
€280-400
1x free PCIe x16 (iGPU)
2x DP · 1x HDMI
Refurbished
HP EliteDesk 805 G6 SFF
€350
1x free PCIe x16 (iGPU)
2x DP
Refurbished
HP ProDesk 600 G5 Tower
€360
1x free PCIe x16
2x DP
Refurbished
HP ProDesk 400 G7 Tower
€450-550
1x free PCIe x16
1x HDMI · 1x DP
Refurbished
Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50t
€500-600
1x free PCIe x16
1x HDMI · 1x DP
new
Dell OptiPlex 7010 Tower (2024)
€550-650
1x free PCIe x16
1x HDMI · 1x DP
new
Asus Mini Tower V500MV
€640
1x PCIe x16
1x HDMI · 1x DP
new
HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1a
€700
1x free PCIe x16
1x HDMI · 1x DP
new
HP Victus 15L
€800-1,000
1x free PCIe x16
1x HDMI · 3x DP
new
HP Pro 400 G9 Tower
€860
1x free PCIe x16
1x HDMI · 1x DP
new
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i
€900-1,200
Multiple PCIe slots
1x HDMI · 3x DP
new
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