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newb build. Struggling to get twin off the ground
BadMouth:
Don't know much about the video card. M2 requires the video card support pixelshader v2.0
The xeon processor would probably do fine.
I found an old thread where someone had a 2.8Ghz P4 and they said it was playable but the sound stuttered.
If you're using XP, there isn't really any reason to have more than 2GB memory for this application.
If you use XP64, you'll get a noticeable boost in the MAME games.
If you're not going to run PC games on it, 160GB will probably be fine. I have 500GB drive in mine and it's probably half full, but I have PC games installed.
IIRC, the emulator folder in my driving cab is not too much over 100GB and that includes some console emulators that I never play.
The old Model 2 and MAME games take up hardly any room at all.
Space only starts disappearing fast when you add emulators for CD based consoles and preview videos.
I'm not sure if linking the cabs in Model 2 requires more processing power then running it standalone.
Can someone with linked cabs comment?
deathrow:
Processor wise then I would be better with a dual core 3.0+ ?
I have seen a 3.4ghz dual core thats not too expensive.
Im gathering the speed is the important part with processors. 4x2.8 is still only 2.8 but it can wash up, iron, cook and clean at 2.8 speed.
I need something ideally 3.0 or faster and not p4.
Sorry to be thick (again) but what is pixelshader 2.0?
--- Quote ---M2 requires the video card support pixelshader v2.0
--- End quote ---
Would this be something in the blurb on the graphics cards that I can swat up on or is this something where I would need to ask people in the know?
I may sneak a couple of pc games on there but its not too important. I will take your comments on board though and keep an eye out for a larger Hdd setup.
TBH I wont be adding any cd emulators.
I will be building a stand alone fighting cab for that but thats another story for one day in the very distant future though lol
Any comments re the processors will be gratefully received.
deathrow:
Just found our old tower in the cupboard, A little online digging and:
E-I system
Ei 305
Intel Pentium 4 631 Processor
3.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB Cache
Microsoft Windows Vista Premium
1GB DDR RAM
160GB Hard Disk
Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD RW Drive
Integrated Graphics
7-in-1 Media Card Reader
6 USB Connections
1 PCI Slot
Close but no cigar?
Integrated graphics isnt going to help either.
Shame as its doing nowt.
BadMouth:
--- Quote from: deathrow on March 11, 2013, 04:14:14 pm ---Im gathering the speed is the important part with processors. 4x2.8 is still only 2.8 but it can wash up, iron, cook and clean at 2.8 speed.
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Only if the program it is running is capable of using multiple cores. MAME doesn't. Model 2 emulator can use 2.
Having a third or fourth core helps out a wee little bit with overhead, but that's about it.
Processor speed is the most important thing. Most video cards will run model 2 unless they're really ancient.
--- Quote from: deathrow on March 11, 2013, 04:14:14 pm ---Sorry to be thick (again) but what is pixelshader 2.0?
--- Quote ---M2 requires the video card support pixelshader v2.0
--- End quote ---
Would this be something in the blurb on the graphics cards that I can swat up on or is this something where I would need to ask people in the know?
--- End quote ---
Should be in the specs somewhere. Might be a case of trial and error. My knowledge of video cards is outdated. I have a cheap Nvidia 7300GS in my old computer and it works. Anything made in the last 8 years will probably be fine. (we do have a lot of people in this hobby that insist on using 20yo PCs)
BadMouth:
--- Quote from: deathrow on March 11, 2013, 04:59:53 pm ---Just found our old tower in the cupboard, A little online digging and:
E-I system
Ei 305
Intel Pentium 4 631 Processor
3.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB Cache
Microsoft Windows Vista Premium
1GB DDR RAM
160GB Hard Disk
Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD RW Drive
Integrated Graphics
7-in-1 Media Card Reader
6 USB Connections
1 PCI Slot
Close but no cigar?
Integrated graphics isnt going to help either.
Shame as its doing nowt.
--- End quote ---
Worth dropping a $20-30 used video card into and trying.
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