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A question about using a PC for my MAME cabinet
mytymaus007:
Just to clarify it's i5 2500k and i7 2600k the 2600k is not an i5. So i3 is dual core i5 2500k is around $100 less then i7 2600k which are both quad core probably the best bang for the buck now adays is the i5 2500k. I currently run my system with an i5 2500k with no overclocking which it is capable of doing no problem over 4ghz Nice for the future!!! I have no problems running 50 different emulators with hyperspin!
AlanS17:
--- Quote from: mytymaus007 on April 29, 2012, 12:47:35 am ---Just to clarify it's i5 2500k and i7 2600k the 2600k is not an i5. So i3 is dual core i5 2500k is around $100 less then i7 2600k which are both quad core probably the best bang for the buck now adays is the i5 2500k. I currently run my system with an i5 2500k with no overclocking which it is capable of doing no problem over 4ghz Nice for the future!!! I have no problems running 50 different emulators with hyperspin!
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That's right. I also use the i5 2500K, but for something else. I'm very satisfied with it.
FALSE:
Everyone is pushing intels processors.
Why not use an AMD fx4170?
I dont have any experience with it yet, but I figure the 4.2 ghz clock speed has got to perfect for most anything mame could throw at it.
ArcadeSeeker962:
--- Quote from: FALSE on April 29, 2012, 11:45:35 am ---Why not use an AMD fx4170?
I dont have any experience with it yet, but I figure the 4.2 ghz clock speed has got to perfect for most anything mame could throw at it.
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I never heard of that PC before, but it sounds good. Thank you for the recommendation.
elkameleon:
--- Quote from: FALSE on April 29, 2012, 11:45:35 am ---Everyone is pushing intels processors.
Why not use an AMD fx4170?
I dont have any experience with it yet, but I figure the 4.2 ghz clock speed has got to perfect for most anything mame could throw at it.
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AMD, in my opinion are for people in the know :P I personally use AMD processors in my computers, but Intel is what everyone knows, so it's just easier to recommend that. My gaming pc has a AMD phenom X4 945 at 3.5GHZ. Yeah, see how that can be a bit more confusing than just saying i3?