Computer built, emulators running - now I discover a problem

[Jasonlyvers]

I have everything built and running with my frontend (HS).  My problem: I'm using Win 7 64 bit, and soft 15 appears to not work on Win 7.  I'm using integrated graphics (which works fine).  Here are my options:

• Switch to XP 64 bit, install soft 15 (can I still run with integrated graphics, or do I need a GPU?)
•     This would require a JPAC
• Sell my arcade monitor, drop in a 27" TV and use an HDMI to Composite converter
•     I think the JPAC is out since there is no arcade monitor, would need to switch to an IPAC?

Any other ways to fix this issue?  What would YOU do?

[CheffoJeffo]

Why would switching OS require you to get a JPac ?

[Ansa89]

I think he build/configured a pc using a normal 31KHz screen.
Now he wants to put that pc into a cabinet and (obviously) he needs a pc_to_jamma connector.

IMHO the best choice is to buy a jpac/jammasd and eventually a graphic card and use soft15khz.
If you wanna use a normal tv, then I suggest to build a vga_to_scart cable for better video result.

[Jasonlyvers]

I appreciate the quick responses.

Why would switching OS require you to get a JPac ?

Sorry, wasn't clear.  Switching doesn't require it - I have to buy it if use an arcade monitor.  If I don't, I can skip it and use an iPac to hook up my controls and send the signal to the TV directly.

IMHO the best choice is to buy a jpac/jammasd and eventually a graphic card and use soft15khz.
If you wanna use a normal tv, then I suggest to build a vga_to_scart cable for better video result.

Any recommendations on a card that is VERY compatible/stable?  I'm a little tired of building and tweaking. I'm way over budget already - I can run everything I play on integrated graphics, so the card is only required to support Soft 15 - price is a definite concern at this point.

[Ansa89]

ATI radeon HD4850 or ATI radeon HD5450 or ATI radeon 9200.
I know these cards to work well with linux, so I think they are good also for soft15khz.

[isucamper]

For what it's worth i run soft15k on my integrated graphics card.  Can't remember the PC model at the moment but its a Dell and the graphics chipset is nvidia.  It's quite and cool.  If you can get away with this, I highly recommend it. 

[Green Giant]

Personally I would sell the arcade monitor, get a 27" TV with component (assuming you are in the US), get an hdmi/dvi to component connection.

You walk away with a profit, and there are probably only 10 people alive, who are only on these forums, would be able to notice something strange about your monitor.


A composite TV is not enough.  If you can snag some sort of component type input you are good.

[wizkid32]

I'd go with the IPac and T.V., unless you have a compelling reason to do otherwise.