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A question about using a PC for my MAME cabinet
smalltownguy:
Greg, based on what I've read here the OP isn't too tech savvy, so we all need to scale down our nomenclature a bit.
Mark Thomas:
Which of the 64bit operating systems would be the prefered one of choice for Mame 143?
ArcadeSeeker962:
--- Quote from: GregD on May 04, 2012, 11:44:45 am ---I wouldn't try to run Windows 7 on a Pentium 3 pc. I also wouldn't bother with a Pentium 3 pc. The advice given was to say that most of MAME will run on a Pentium 3 processor. I don't think anyone is recommending that you use one. Pentium 4 pcs and Core 2 Duo are out there for very short money. If I was buying a pc I would make sure it is a dual core processor. The PC will also determine which front end you can use. Don't try to run Hyperspin on a pc that isn't dual core.
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Thank you for the advice. I'll take a look at the Pentium 4 PCs and Core 2 Duo.
--- Quote from: smalltownguy on May 04, 2012, 11:50:20 am ---Greg, based on what I've read here the OP isn't too tech savvy, so we all need to scale down our nomenclature a bit.
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What's an OP? I never heard of that acronym before...
ArcadeSeeker962:
Since Dell PC's aren't recommended, I chose a Compaq PC. Is this a good choice?
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Compaq-D530-Desktop-Computer/dp/B00367I4R0/ref=sr_1_124?ie=UTF8&qid=1336160578&sr=8-124
It was hard to find one on Amazon, so here was what I found. If any one recommends going on the HP website for a refurbished PC, please let me know.
kingjorf:
--- Quote from: ArcadeSeeker962 ---What's an OP? I never heard of that acronym before...
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OP just means Original Poster (in this case, you)