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| Diet_Pepsi:
--- Quote from: cotmm68030 on July 17, 2011, 11:47:15 pm ---Taking into account dolphin and pcsx2, i came up with this: Newegg.com: --- Quote --- HIS H667F1GD Radeon HD 6670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card with Eyefinity Item #: N82E16814161375 $97.99 Antec EarthWatts Green EA-380D Green 380W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power ... Item #: N82E16817371033 $39.99 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-4GBRL Item #: N82E16820231274 $34.99 ASRock H61M-VS LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard Item #: N82E16813157241 $59.99 Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Item #: N82E16819115072 $219.99 Subtotal: $452.95 Shipping: $8.71 Grand Total: $461.66 --- End quote --- no case, no os. the videocard is probably a little overkill, but i know NullDC, Dolphin, and PCSX2 all want a more powerful video card. Throw in Win7 HomePremium for another $100, and get a cheaper videocard like the HD4350 at around $40 to come in right around your $500 goal. --- End quote --- I agree with the P4 comments -- but if you really want to build your own system I would consider an AMD platform. The CPU/Mobo combo in the quote above will cost you $280. Consider swapping the CPU/Mobo for one of these combos -- it could save you about $180 depending on what you choose: http://www.microcenter.com/specials/promotions/AMDbundlePROMO.html I know the AMD chips are not as quick as their intel counterparts but for the use that we are talking about I don't think it matters all that much. |
| newmanfamilyvlogs:
Almost every system I build is AMD when it comes to normal desktop activities, but in my experience in the emulation field Intel chips tend to fair better, clock per clock. Going with the same clock-speed processor, you might go this route: --- Quote --- MSI 760GM-P33 AM3 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard Item #: N82E16813130559 $54.99 HIS H667F1GD Radeon HD 6670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card with Eyefinity Item #: N82E16814161375 $97.99 Antec EarthWatts Green EA-380D Green 380W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply Item #: N82E16817371033 $39.99 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL Item #: N82E16820231277 $43.99 AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX Item #: N82E16819103727 $134.99 Subtotal: $371.95 Shipping: $9.03 Grand Total: $380.98 --- End quote --- If you're really aiming for speedy emulation of modern systems like the Gamecube, Wii, and PS2, you really want every bit of power you can get as these emulators are still very young and inefficient. Disclaimer: Do your own research though. I have not run these emulators enough to know what's "minimally sufficient". Either of these certainly maximizes your potential for the emus to run at 100% within your given budget. |
| shateredsoul1979:
Yeah I'm doing research right now. I thought I commented earlier, but guess that was lost. I do know that about 20 to 25 games may need a higher end cpu (demul and taito type x). I'd also like to get Super Street Fighter Arcade Ed., but that doesn't require the fastest computer. I think I might go for sandy bridge cpu, I've heard it does really good things for emulation. I think I can probably get away with a less powerful graphics card. I'm also checking to see if I can get my buddy to help me out with win 7 64bit or get a student discounted version. Seems like this would also make a good HTPC :> no no, I must stay focused |
| newmanfamilyvlogs:
What display are you planning on using? |
| Donkbaca:
Are you kidding? Have you seen the benchmarks on SSFIV? You need something pretty beefy to run it. As far as I can tell none of the Taito Type X games run all that well.. If you plan on tunning that stuff, a high end graphics card is pretty much a must |
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