# \#hardware **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/hardware/423.md [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) --- ## [Which processor to buy?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/which-processor-to-buy/2736933)
**Author:** [@WMUIDYD3LV](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/WMUIDYD3LV)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/which-processor-to-buy/2736933 "2026-10-14T16:04:54Z")
Hello, I am building new desktop for Unreal Engine, Blender and similar software so I can create a game with a large world. I can’t decide which processor to invest my money in. What processor are you using? I thought… --- ## [Ban hardware Fortnite](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ban-hardware-fortnite/2746427)
**Author:** [@SSL\_TOP\_1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SSL_TOP_1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ban-hardware-fortnite/2746427 "2026-08-31T22:54:19Z")
Hello, I received a ban from the server in Fortnite. Do you have a solution to get the ban removed? --- ## [GetPrimaryGPUBrand - How To Retrieve Non-Primary GPU?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/getprimarygpubrand-how-to-retrieve-non-primary-gpu/2725236)
**Author:** [@p1xel\_imperfect](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/p1xel_imperfect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/getprimarygpubrand-how-to-retrieve-non-primary-gpu/2725236 "2026-05-29T23:08:58Z")
I’m using FWindowsPlatformMisc::GetPrimaryGPUBrand as part of a process to extract debug information for my project. Its current return value is the integrated Intel UHD Graphics setup; however, my laptop also has an NVI… --- ## [I invested $497 in an Epic-Authorized Unreal Engine masterclass but my computer isn't powerful enough to actually run the software. ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-invested-497-in-an-epic-authorized-unreal-engine-masterclass-but-my-computer-isnt-powerful-enough-to-actually-run-the-software/2723372)
**Author:** [@WatermelonChiken](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/WatermelonChiken)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-invested-497-in-an-epic-authorized-unreal-engine-masterclass-but-my-computer-isnt-powerful-enough-to-actually-run-the-software/2723372 "2026-05-20T14:51:44Z")
Hello Unreal Engine Community, My name is Savion Gallegos, and I am an independent creator launching SAVAEON Studios out of the Bay Area. My long-term mission is to leverage real-time 3D pipelines to create immersive, s… --- ## [Is my hardware enough for UE5? ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-my-hardware-enough-for-ue5/2664681)
**Author:** [@PancakeEngineer](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/PancakeEngineer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-my-hardware-enough-for-ue5/2664681 "2025-10-13T01:09:35Z")
I have the i5 13400f, RTX 4060 and 16gb ddr5… planning to upgrade to 32gb soon… I will be doing Blueprint and C++ programming. Do you think this will be enough for UE or should I stick to Unity? I was originally planning… --- ## [Unreal can used double NVIDIA 5090 to rendering or VR?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-can-used-double-nvidia-5090-to-rendering-or-vr/2612789)
**Author:** [@yeshenglaowang](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/yeshenglaowang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-can-used-double-nvidia-5090-to-rendering-or-vr/2612789 "2025-07-22T02:53:29Z")
I want to know Unreal supports two 5090 cards rendering together or using VR? Do I need to set up anything with the hardware or NVIDIA drivers? :grinning\_face: --- ## [Best iPhone Version for Live Link Face App](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/best-iphone-version-for-live-link-face-app/2385100)
**Author:** [@matt.romein](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/matt.romein)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/best-iphone-version-for-live-link-face-app/2385100 "2025-07-14T09:15:43Z")
I’m purchasing 2-3 iPhones for a live performance project using the Live Link Face App developed by Epic (‎Live Link Face on the App Store) We’re using the Live Link ARKit setting and not the MetaHuman Animator setting. … --- ## [Hardware Ray Tracing Settings](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/hardware-ray-tracing-settings/2566747)
**Author:** [@X-perto](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/X-perto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/hardware-ray-tracing-settings/2566747 "2025-06-20T10:02:30Z")
Anyone familiar with these settings related to HW raytracing? If they supposedly increase performance then why are they not enabled by default? --- ## [Choosing a Mid-Tier GPU for UE5.5 Development – Need Guidance ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/choosing-a-mid-tier-gpu-for-ue5-5-development-need-guidance/2528695)
**Author:** [@tgTosters](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/tgTosters)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/choosing-a-mid-tier-gpu-for-ue5-5-development-need-guidance/2528695 "2025-05-28T02:13:26Z")
Hi everyone, Apologies for bringing up the classic “which GPU to buy” debate again — but I’m feeling a bit lost and hoping for some developer-focused guidance. I have decent experience building gaming PCs, but this wil… --- ## [How can i Connect HMI and ECU to unreal engine, Fetch inputs from it ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-connect-hmi-and-ecu-to-unreal-engine-fetch-inputs-from-it/2458137)
**Author:** [@Gokulakannan](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Gokulakannan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-connect-hmi-and-ecu-to-unreal-engine-fetch-inputs-from-it/2458137 "2025-04-15T13:42:24Z")
I’ve been trying to get Input from Machine HMI Which is using CAN Protocols and Some other Hardware inputs like ECU’s How can i fetch into the unreal engine and use it as Input. Also being tried on Serial COM Plugin for … --- ## [Gpu comparison - 7700xt 12 gb or 4060 ti 16gb for a limited budget?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/gpu-comparison-7700xt-12-gb-or-4060-ti-16gb-for-a-limited-budget/2320208)
**Author:** [@NEX\_CREATOR](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/NEX_CREATOR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/gpu-comparison-7700xt-12-gb-or-4060-ti-16gb-for-a-limited-budget/2320208 "2025-02-06T15:54:36Z")
is the amd rx 7700xt good enough for indie game development with ue5? are amd cards really that bad for production work as they say? --- ## [High Spec Server - Rubbish for RC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/high-spec-server-rubbish-for-rc/2317757)
**Author:** [@ProNiteFox](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ProNiteFox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/high-spec-server-rubbish-for-rc/2317757 "2025-02-05T08:20:58Z")
Evening All, We recently purchased a server with the following spec: CPU - 2x AMD EPYC 7713 64-Core Processors GPU - 2x NVIDIA RTX A600 RAM - 2TB DDR5 Storage - Lots of high speed SSD The machine is great for align… --- ## [Tri-level Sync Generator for high refresh rate ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/tri-level-sync-generator-for-high-refresh-rate/2307487)
**Author:** [@SauliusParallax](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SauliusParallax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/tri-level-sync-generator-for-high-refresh-rate/2307487 "2025-01-28T15:52:49Z")
Hello, I’m adhering to the hardware requirements outlined in this documentation. However, most sync generators I’ve found support a maximum refresh rate of 60 Hz, and I haven’t come across any that exceed this limit.… --- ## [UE 5.3 editor optimization/better utilization of PC hardware](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue-5-3-editor-optimization-better-utilization-of-pc-hardware/1738075)
**Author:** [@OutlawedPixels](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/OutlawedPixels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue-5-3-editor-optimization-better-utilization-of-pc-hardware/1738075 "2025-01-28T05:00:29Z")
I’m pretty new to Unreal Engine, I have experience in Maya and Blender, along with a lot of Adobe’s programs. Those programs often have settings for better utilization of my hardware, for example, the most common being i… --- ## [MegaLights is enabled, but has no ray tracing data and won't operate correctly.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/megalights-is-enabled-but-has-no-ray-tracing-data-and-wont-operate-correctly/2147777)
**Author:** [@user\_ff47cc21274401aae17f62283b2fef654755e4e68492a2b28dbff2](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/user_ff47cc21274401aae17f62283b2fef654755e4e68492a2b28dbff2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/megalights-is-enabled-but-has-no-ray-tracing-data-and-wont-operate-correctly/2147777 "2024-11-24T05:35:12Z")
why I updated from the preview version of UE5.5 to UE5.5.0, the project prompted me: MegaLights is enabled, but has no ray tracing data and won’t operate correctly. -Hardware Ray Tracing is not allowed. Check log for m… --- ## [Issue Related to Hardware Reboot During Pixel Streaming Setup](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/issue-related-to-hardware-reboot-during-pixel-streaming-setup/2116153)
**Author:** [@Anonymous\_ec9c425ca6f7cdbcd7ac4f3ff0d25767](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Anonymous_ec9c425ca6f7cdbcd7ac4f3ff0d25767)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/issue-related-to-hardware-reboot-during-pixel-streaming-setup/2116153 "2024-11-15T01:47:36Z")
Issue : Approximately once a month per server, during late night or early morning when there is minimal or no load, an event (such as a 4101 or 4109 error, GPU error, etc.) occurs, causing the server to reboot. I woul… --- ## [Issue Related to Hardware Reboot During Pixel Streaming Setup](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/issue-related-to-hardware-reboot-during-pixel-streaming-setup/2116146)
**Author:** [@Anonymous\_ec9c425ca6f7cdbcd7ac4f3ff0d25767](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Anonymous_ec9c425ca6f7cdbcd7ac4f3ff0d25767)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/issue-related-to-hardware-reboot-during-pixel-streaming-setup/2116146 "2024-11-11T15:08:32Z")
Issue : Approximately once a month per server, during late night or early morning when there is minimal or no load, an event (such as a 4101 or 4109 error, GPU error, etc.) occurs, causing the server to reboot. I woul… --- ## [Computer Specs](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/computer-specs/2105223)
**Author:** [@McMillJon](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/McMillJon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/computer-specs/2105223 "2024-11-05T23:22:01Z")
Hi legends, I’m an educator and my current classrooms are great, but ill be going to a different campus to teach one day a week and I just want some guidance on if their computers would run UE5. They aren’t doing anythin… --- ## [What is about the Intel Arc GPUs as a dual setup for ue5 editing?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/what-is-about-the-intel-arc-gpus-as-a-dual-setup-for-ue5-editing/1819225)
**Author:** [@TrueGl1tch](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/TrueGl1tch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/what-is-about-the-intel-arc-gpus-as-a-dual-setup-for-ue5-editing/1819225 "2024-10-10T21:55:03Z")
Hello there folks. As you guys can see it in the topic, I wonder about the capability that the arc has for ue5 editing. I know, its mostlydesigned for gaming, but I want to have a rig that is optimized for a lot of stuff… --- ## [I cant run Unreal engine 4.25.3](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-cant-run-unreal-engine-4-25-3/2005458)
**Author:** [@Audethegammer](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Audethegammer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-cant-run-unreal-engine-4-25-3/2005458 "2024-09-04T19:14:40Z")
cuz i dont have uptodate opengl and my computer doesnt support dx11(also is it possible to run it with Mesa3D For Windows - Federico Dossena) pls help --- ## [Is a NVME SSD worth it for Unreal Engine?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-a-nvme-ssd-worth-it-for-unreal-engine/424938)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_c1368c2f](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_c1368c2f)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-a-nvme-ssd-worth-it-for-unreal-engine/424938 "2024-08-01T11:50:49Z")
Hey guys, I will soon buy a new computer because my PC just does not have enough power. But I’m not sure if I should buy a m.2 NVME ssd or a normal Sata SSD. According to the Internet, NVME SSD’s are only wet if you wor… --- ## [1080 Died, What GPU next?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/1080-died-what-gpu-next/1801869)
**Author:** [@gcetin92](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/gcetin92)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 4:45am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/1080-died-what-gpu-next/1801869 "2024-04-18T04:45:03Z")
Hey guys! My current gpu has officialy died some minutes ago. I need a new gpu and wanted to ask directly here as it is quite hard to find any videos specific to unreal developmenty I have two options. The rtx4080 su… --- ## [Lap top for unreal engine 5.3 and more latest versions](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/lap-top-for-unreal-engine-5-3-and-more-latest-versions/1775568)
**Author:** [@Bob-OnTop](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Bob-OnTop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/lap-top-for-unreal-engine-5-3-and-more-latest-versions/1775568 "2024-03-28T09:39:31Z")
Hello! Now I need to choose the lap top for unreal engine 5.3 and more latest versions. I need to be able to make a FPS (First person shooter) game like Call of Duty Modern Warfare and Black Ops original series with bett… --- ## [Unreal Editor 5.3.2 Missing Path Tracer Renderer](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-editor-5-3-2-missing-path-tracer-renderer/1625161)
**Author:** [@UnrealLogan](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/UnrealLogan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-editor-5-3-2-missing-path-tracer-renderer/1625161 "2024-01-19T00:42:41Z")
Hello everyone, I am working in Unreal Engine 5.3.2 for a film project for school, and have been using the Unreal Engine 5.3 variants with no issues so far. Today, when I was looking to setup rendering in Path Tracer mo… --- ## [Hardware requirements for 2D games/apps in Unreal Engine 5](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/hardware-requirements-for-2d-games-apps-in-unreal-engine-5/1343333)
**Author:** [@BienveSR](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/BienveSR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/hardware-requirements-for-2d-games-apps-in-unreal-engine-5/1343333 "2023-10-24T19:10:33Z")
Hello everyone, Maybe you can guide me. I’m considering starting to use Unreal Engine 5 for 2D games and mobile apps. I have read the requirements indicated on the Unreal Engine website: https://docs.unrealengine.com/… --- ## [Graphics card for HP Z800](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/graphics-card-for-hp-z800/1254104)
**Author:** [@xito3](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/xito3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/graphics-card-for-hp-z800/1254104 "2023-08-08T07:56:26Z")
Hey guys, I recently got an HP z800 dual xeon 72gb ram, but no graphics card. I was originally planning to assemble an RTX based system before I got this workstation. Now I’m planning to buy just a graphics card and sav… --- ## [Wireless Genlock in ICVFX (In Camera Virtual Production)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/wireless-genlock-in-icvfx-in-camera-virtual-production/753411)
**Author:** [@nthJim](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/nthJim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/wireless-genlock-in-icvfx-in-camera-virtual-production/753411 "2023-08-03T09:52:47Z")
Hello! I’ve been tasked with helping my company to build out a virtual production studio. So far a lot of the hardware pieces are falling into place nicely. The only thing I am struggling to grasp is wireless genlock. A … --- ## [Reference input on Blackmagic capture cards](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/reference-input-on-blackmagic-capture-cards/1215835)
**Author:** [@Camix.Tech](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Camix.Tech)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/reference-input-on-blackmagic-capture-cards/1215835 "2023-06-30T21:33:48Z")
Is it possible using Blackmagic media plugin and Blackmagic capture card synchronize Engine tick and reference input tick? Not by video input, but with reference input --- ## [Looking to upgrade video card](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/looking-to-upgrade-video-card/654324)
**Author:** [@Cmdr.Kokoro](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Cmdr.Kokoro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/looking-to-upgrade-video-card/654324 "2023-06-04T07:50:06Z")
Hi! I’ve recently upgraded to Unreal Engine 5, and it promises to be amazing for the kind of game that I have always wanted to make (granted, it’ll probably take me decades to make it! LOL) I know that I need to upgrad… --- ## [Is it possible to use data from real world hardware(like a temperature or humidity sensor) in unreal engine? And if yes, how?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-data-from-real-world-hardware-like-a-temperature-or-humidity-sensor-in-unreal-engine-and-if-yes-how/488812)
**Author:** [@basjoep](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/basjoep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-data-from-real-world-hardware-like-a-temperature-or-humidity-sensor-in-unreal-engine-and-if-yes-how/488812 "2023-04-07T21:01:12Z")
I want to create an 3D-environment of a real-world building in unreal engine. In this building are many sensors like temperature sensors and humidity sensors. I want to use those data to show an user the data of their bu… [Next page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/hardware/423.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=hardware)