So here I am, about to start my first MAME project (hope I’m in the right area of forum). I say first as I know these things have a way of never ending….. just like Home Theatres, which I completed phase 1 a few years back and now getting the itch to upgrade
. You can see that project if you want over at AVS Forums -
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=655800.
Anyway enough of the digressing.
As this is my first MAME, and so no experience, I’m going to ‘try’ the Project Arcade II. I have the new 2nd Edition book and been doing some reading.
I have a old Windows XP, 1.3Ghz Celeron processor & 512Mb RAM PC which think should work out OK. I also have a choice of either a Sony WEGA 25” Flat Screen CRT (KV-XA25M80) or a Panasonic 21” CRT (PV-C2021) TV.
The Sony has component, SVGA & VGA outs whereas the Panasonic only has VGA out.
I think the Sony is best suited but concerned that the width of the TV (25˝”W 20"D 20"H) might be too much. Any opinions? Or should I look out for a better suited CRT on Craigslist/FreeCycle?
Initially was thinking just a 2 player MAME but see that the PAII is 4 player it might work out better if I go with the wider Sony.
Still got some research to do but if you help me decide on the TV that will be a big help to me.
Thanks,
Mark