Computer Buying Guide - Design Document¶
Date: 2025-01-22
Status: Approved
Overview¶
A new page to help users choose compatible laptops and desktops for their RTA.POKER setup, with interactive filtering and verified hardware recommendations.
Page Location¶
docs/hardware/computer-buying-guide.md
Page Structure¶
Computer Buying Guide
│
├── Intro paragraph (2-3 sentences)
├── Quick Requirements (bullet list with link to Requirements page)
├── Filter Chips UI
│ ├── Type: [Laptop] [Desktop]
│ └── Budget: [<€400] [€400-700] [€700+]
└── Computer Cards (filtered list)
Components¶
1. Intro Text¶
"This guide helps you choose a computer for your RTA.POKER setup. All listed models have been verified to meet the required specifications for USB capture cards (laptops) or PCIe capture cards (desktops)."
2. Quick Requirements (Bullet List)¶
- Laptops: USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps) or Thunderbolt ¾
- Desktops: 1 free PCIe x16 slot (check for onboard GPU)
- Both: At least 1x HDMI or DisplayPort output
- Both: 16GB RAM minimum
- Link to full Requirements page
3. Filter Chips¶
Type filters: - Laptop - Desktop
Budget filters: - <€400 - €400-700 - €700+
Behavior: - Clicking a chip toggles it on/off (highlighted when active) - Multiple chips can be active at once - No chips selected = show all computers - OR logic within category, AND logic across categories
4. Computer Cards¶
Laptop card displays: - Model name - Price - USB speed (e.g., "2x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps)") - Ports (HDMI/DisplayPort count) - Badge: [new] / [used] / [refurb]
Desktop card displays: - Model name - Price - PCIe info (e.g., "1x free x16 slot (onboard graphics)") - Ports (HDMI/DisplayPort count) - Badge: [new] / [used] / [refurb]
Computer Data¶
Laptops¶
| Model | Price | USB | Budget | Badge | Ports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Latitude 5430 | ~€400 | 2x TB4 | <€400 | used | TBD |
| Dell Latitude 5330 | ~€400 | 2x TB4 | <€400 | used | TBD |
| Dell Latitude 5320 | ~€400 | 2x TB4 | <€400 | used | TBD |
| HP EliteBook 840 G7 | ~€400 | 2x TB3 | <€400 | used | TBD |
| Dell Latitude 5440/5540 | ~€500-600 | TBD | €400-700 | used | TBD |
| Lenovo T14 Gen 3 | ~€500-600 | TBD | €400-700 | used | TBD |
| HP EliteBook 840 G9 | ~€500-600 | TBD | €400-700 | used | TBD |
| HP EliteBook 840 G10 | ~€500-600 | TBD | €400-700 | used | TBD |
| Acer Aspire Go 15 (R21G) | €509 | USB 3.2 Gen2 | €400-700 | new | TBD |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 | €599 | TBD | €400-700 | new | TBD |
| Acer Aspire 17 (51UJ) | €629 | USB 3.2 Gen2 | €400-700 | new | TBD |
| Acer Aspire Go 15 (792F) | €699 | USB 3.2 Gen2 | €400-700 | new | TBD |
| Acer Aspire Go 15 (7224) | €729 | USB 3.2 Gen2 | €700+ | new | TBD |
| Acer Aspire 16 AI OLED | €829 | USB 3.2 Gen2 | €700+ | new | TBD |
| HP OmniBook X Flip | TBD | TBD | €700+ | new | TBD |
Desktops¶
| Model | Price | PCIe | Budget | Badge | Ports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP EliteDesk 800 G4 SFF | €280-400 | 1x free (onboard) | <€400 | refurb | TBD |
| HP EliteDesk 805 G6 SFF | €350 | TBD | <€400 | refurb | TBD |
| HP ProDesk 600 G5 Tower | €360 | TBD | <€400 | refurb | TBD |
| Asus Mini Tower V500MV | €640 | TBD | €400-700 | new | TBD |
| HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1a | €700 | TBD | €700+ | new | TBD |
| HP Pro 400 G9 Tower | €860 | TBD | €700+ | new | TBD |
Files to Create¶
docs/hardware/computer-buying-guide.md- Page contentdocs/javascripts/computer-buying-guide.js- Filter logicdocs/stylesheets/computer-buying-guide.css- Card/chip styles (may reuse existing)
Notes¶
- Port details (HDMI/DisplayPort counts) to be added later
- Thunderbolt 4 is limited to 10 Gbps for USB 3.2 Gen2 devices
- Desktop tip: If PC has onboard graphics, there's automatically a free PCIe slot