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Hardware for 2012 Mame cabinet
jslsbcw:
Guys... looks like you guys are all very good at this. so i would like to to seek some guidance.
i had purchased a mame unit from Dreamauthentics in 2004.
it has WG 7400 25 inch monitor that only does 15kz. the unit is powered by compaq pc that i am sure was a workable in 2004. (i think it only has 512) it also has an older version of ATI that has ArcadeVGA driver..
so i am thinking about upgrading but i am little scared because of this arcade monitor issue. I have been reading and it can turn into a real headache
1) i want this pc to handle Hyperspin well
2) and play most of the demand CHD games. ( Tekken i think was a slide show on my last PC)
Looks like i can't go wrong with spending about 500 bucks here to get the machine set up.
But my question is the Graphics card. What should I use? the old one? upgrade? I hear of ArcadeVGA 3000 but some people say it has a problem with window 7.
some advice would be deeply appreciated.
paigeoliver:
You can get a VGA to CGA convertor.
Or just get a new PC and don't run windows 7. Downgrade to vista or XP.