If you are planning to use GSPro as your golf simulator software of choice you will want to make sure that your computer meets the requirements for the quality of graphics you want to achieve.
You also want to make sure your computer at least meets the GSPro minimum requirements for gameplay.
In this article, we’ll go over the GSPro computer requirements plus some additional FAQ related to gaming computers for GSPro.
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The GSPro Computer Requirements are:
OS: Windows 10 or 11
Recommended Minimum Hardware for 1080p:
- 4GB free space
- GTX 970
- 8GB Memory
- Stable internet connection
- Ethernet port or Bluetooth (depending on launch monitor)
Recommended Computer Requirements for 1080p:
- 10GB free space
- RTX 3060ti GPU
- 16GB memory
Recommended hardware for a great 4k experience:
- 10GB free space
- RTX 3080 GPU
- 16GB memory
You should always confirm these specs directly from the GSPro website in case they are updated before this article. Check the FAQ section.
Best Computers for GSPro at 1080p
Based on GSPro’s recommended specs for 1080p, these computers have been selected as good options.
Best Computers for GSPro at 4K
Running any golf simulator software in 4K will be more demanding on your PC and require a better GPU.
Between the higher cost of an upgraded gaming pc and a 4K projector, some argue whether 4K is worth it or not.
1080p is just fine for my garage golf simulator but those that have 4K golf simulators generally don’t regret it.
Here are some good computer options based on the recommended specs for GSPro in 4K.
Computers that meet GSPro Minimum Requirements
If your budget is running low (golf simulators are expensive) you can get by with a computer that meets the minimum requirements for GSPro gameplay.
One of the great things about GSPro is that it offers many different resolution quality settings including:
- Ultra
- Very High
- High
- Medium
- Low
- GSPro Lite
By choosing one of these computers you will be able to enjoy GSPro in one of the lower settings and save some money.
Can You Run GSPro on a Laptop?
Absolutely! But you should be aware of some differences.
Laptop GPU’s are not the same as the desktop version of the same GPU.
For example, an NVIDIA RTX 3080ti in a laptop will perform more like an RTX 3070.
Considering that disparity you may want to go with an even higher quality GPU on the laptop than what is recommended for a desktop.
Laptops also don’t cool as well as desktops which can affect performance. You may want to consider a laptop cooling stand to help with that if it’s a problem for you.
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You can read How to Choose a Gaming PC for your Golf Simulator for more info on laptops vs desktops.
Best Laptops for GSPro at 1080p
The recommended specs for GSPro state an RTX 3060Ti GPU but since a laptop GPU will not perform as well (as described above) these laptops were selected with RTX 3070 or 3070Ti graphics cards.
According to this comparison, the laptop 3070Ti is closest to the 3060Ti desktop version.
I personally run GSPro on a laptop with a 3070 GPU and I have no problems whatsoever with the 1080p Ultra setting.
Nvidia GPU’s
GSPro (as well as most other golf simulator software) recommend the Nvidia RTX 30 series GPU cards.
I’m not going to pretend to be an expert on GPU’s but what you need to know is the higher the number in the series, the better performance you can expect.
You will also see Nvidia offers “Ti” versions of each graphics card. The Ti version of the card will offer better performance as well.
When comparing the GPU’s different performance specs it may be a little misleading, but this article offers a more in-depth explanation of how the Ti versions outperform the
GSPro Computer FAQ
How Much Hard Drive Space does GSPro Need?
According to the GSPro Computer Requirements they recommend 10GB of free hard drive space, which isn’t much.
Aside from the system itself, the amount of courses that you download in GSPro will determine how much hard drive space you need.
A golf course in GSPro takes up about 500 to 750 MB of hard drive space.
You can download and remove golf courses as needed and it doesn’t take long (depending on your internet speed).
Also, if hard drive space is a concern on your computer, you can move your golf courses to an external hard drive.
Does GSPro Require an Internet Connection?
Yes, GSPro requires an internet connection at startup to verify your license and check for updates. It will also need an internet connection to download courses or while playing a round for the Simulator Golf Tour.
As long as you have an internet connection when you start the program, you can turn it off afterwards to play offline on a golf course that you have already downloaded.
Can you run GSPro on multiple computers?
No, you will need an additional license to run GSPro on another computer.
Will GSPro Work on an iPad or Tablet?
No, GSPro requires a gaming PC to operate. There is not currently an iOS or Android app version of GSPro.
Will GSPro Work on a Mac?
No, GSPro requires a gaming PC with Windows 10 or 11.
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