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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)
→ See full Requirements page for details
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.

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