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Originally Posted by 0x41^4
Where to Buy Your DMA Hardware Due to the volume of messages I receive regarding hardware and firmware recommendations, I made this guide so everything is in one place. I'm tired of retyping the same info each time - use this as your go-to resource when buying your first setup. I’m not covering setup here. There are plenty of guides, videos, and even communities you can pay for help if you’re so technologically illiterate that you can’t follow a video.
Important - I’m not going to directly link any markets to avoid moderators fucking with my thread. Just Google the suggested markets and you’ll find them.
Important - When purchasing from the listed markets, treat it like Amazon: choose sellers with good ratings and high sales volume. Example - [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
1. DMA Card- AliExpress
- Sugargoo
- Taobao
You’ll notice numbers like 35T, 75T, and 100T. In simple terms, think map size: 35T for a small map, 75T for a large map, and 100T if you’re planning ahead.
Contrary to what every drop-shipper (reseller) claims - that these cards are “knock-offs” or “illegitimate” - they’re not. Drop-shippers buy their cards from sellers in mainland China, then mark them up before selling them to you. By purchasing directly from the markets above, you’re essentially buying from the same source while cutting out the middleman. Don’t be fooled by the branded faceplates, it’s the exact same card underneath.
The only real benefit of buying from a drop-shipper is that they often perform quality assurance on each batch, which slightly lowers the odds of receiving a defective card. That said, in years of testing and helping others set up their cards, I’ve yet to meet anyone who received a defective unit directly from those markets.
2. Fuser- AliExpress
- Sugargoo
- Taobao
The fuser you need depends on your screen resolution. For example, if you play on an ultrawide @ 3440x1440 @ 144Hz (or higher), you’ll need a D60 or DC500. Keep in mind the DC500 requires a strong secondary PC with a 3000-series GPU or better. Otherwise, you'll likely experience ESP issues.
If you use a standard resolution, find a fuser on one of the markets above that supports your input (DP or HDMI).
3. Aim Controller- AliExpress
- Sugargoo
- Taobao
- Xferrum
- XIM
Avoid: Kmbox.
Recommended: Makcu, Teensy, or Ferrum. If you use a controller, get a XIM.
A Makcu is very easy to set up - Google “Makcu Discord” and you’ll find guides and the required firmware. The community is helpful and setup should be smooth.
4. Second PC- AliExpress
- Sugargoo
- Best Buy
- Amazon
- Taobao
- eBay
This really doesn’t matter. You can buy from anywhere. If you’re not using an ultrawide monitor, most mini PCs or laptops will work just fine. I usually suggest checking eBay for a cheap used laptop with a 3000-series GPU.
5. Firmware- Build your own
- Ekknod (free; not for EAC other than Arc Raiders)
- BDE (cheap; not for EAC other than Arc Raiders)
- Ithaclan (cheap; not for EAC other than Arc Raiders)
- Rie (cheap; not for EAC other than Arc Raiders)
I generally don’t recommend buying firmware. 99% of firmware sellers are either scammers, or sell pooled and-or partially open-source builds that will need replacing in months.
If you want to build your own (highly recommended): [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] - great starting point. There are also many YouTube guides if you're a visual learner.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: READ THE SPOILER ⚠️
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**Main PC Specifications:**
* Motherboard: MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI
* CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
* GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB)
* RAM: 48 GB
* My main monitor is an LG UltraGear running at 2560×1440 (144Hz)
* Storage: 5+TB mix of HDD and SSD
**Second PC Specifications:**
* Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Gaming 5
* CPU: Intel i7-7700K
* RAM: 16 GB
* Storage: 250 GB Samsung EVO SATA SSD
* My second monitor is a Benq 1080p 60Hz
**Planned Setup:**
I’m planning to purchase a Captain DMA 75T card
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and this Alibaba-listed Fuser
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**What I Need Help With:**
I’d really appreciate your recommendation on whether I should go with the AliExpress fuser I mentioned Or Captain Mini DP Fuser V2, or any better alternatives. My primary requirement is smooth performance at either 1440p or 1080p at 144Hz.
Is having a graphics card in a secondary PC really required for my Current Resolution I play?
**Questions:**
1. Will my second PC be powerful enough to handle DMA at 1440p 144Hz?
2. I plan to use this setup for Battlefield 6.
* Currently, I’m getting around 75–80 FPS. at low settings
* I don’t believe my current GPU is causing issues, though I may upgrade the GPU* in the future.
3. I’m unsure about DC500 and D60 fusers.
* My main usage is 1440p 144Hz, though I sometimes switch to 1080p 144Hz depending on the game in the Nvidia control panel.