Need suggestions on components for bartop arcade

[heykool69]

Hi. I'd read on another thread on CP layouts & 4:3 screen size.  I'm trying to find out some answers to my coming up noob 2 players bartop Hyperspin project.  I'm kinda on a budget level.  My last arcade CP project was just basically ripped up an X-Arcade set up and paste it on my arcade for my sons.
1. iPac2,  iPac Ultimate, or Xin Mo
2. Like this LED set from http://www.gameroomdesigns.ca/shop/arcade-bundles/led-joysticks-and-buttons-arcade-bundle/  since i can't really affort expensive ones like Sanwa. And i like "lite-up" things
3. Do i use a CPU with integrated video, onboard with MB,  or on separate graphic card since there's limited space inside the bartop?

Been reading quite lots of old threads here eventhough i'm about 3-5 years behind from some of the first post,  just wanna get an up-to-date on what is my requirements.
Thank you in advance & for you time reading my inquisitions.

[DeLuSioNal29]

Xin Mo (or any other UHID joystick encoder) should be crossed off the list.  Joysticks do not work well with Hyperspin.  Only keyboard encoders do.

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[heykool69]

Thanks DeLu.   So i need a keyboard encoder.   What else can i use besides joystick to use on cabinet?  Judging from some member's project pics, seems like they're doing the same thing.

[mgb]

A lot of people have been happy with Zippyys

[Slippyblade]

I like Zippyy sticks.  Inexpensive, responsive, good feel.  Xin-Mo isn't even in the same class as the iPac or KeyWiz.  Though if you are on a serious budget - look at using a KADE setup.

[heykool69]

Thanks guys.  Will definitely be looking thru those options.