PC specification recommendations for MAME cab...

[SideShow Rob]

Hi Guys,

For the time being, once my cabinet is completed, I will be running the machine on my Centrino (1.5GHz) based laptop.

I eventually want to replace that with a PC tailored specifically for MAME and other emulators.

My plans are for an AOpen EZ18-BK XC Cube ( in Shining Black to match the black gloss cabinet), mounted centrally on the front panel, just above the 2 player coin door (on an internal sliding magnetic-catch shelf so I can gain easy access to it).

The facia of this case won't, i think, detract too much away from the overall cabinet appearance (plus, it will be osbsured slightly by the overhanging control panel).

The components I want to use are:

Athlon 'Barton' XP cpu 2500GHz
512MB RAM (2x256MB, to take advantage of the dual-channel RAM support)
250GB HDD (removing the HDD from its current external casing)
AOpen DVD-ROM drive
(Arcade VGA card driving a 21" Toshiba TV through SCART connection at a later date)

I assume this specification will run most of the currently supported MAME games, with the exception of most of the CHD requiring games -  but does anyone have any other recommendations?

Thanks...
 

[Minwah]

Check the stickied FAQ: http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=14155

You should be able to run most games on than I think, even some CHD games pretty well.  The newer 3d games will struggle, but most of them aren't anywhere near complete emulation-wise anyhow...

[SideShow Rob]

Thanks for the link, Minwah...missed that one.

Not that intested in the later 3D games...just as long as all the 2d shooters, the 2d fighters, and all the Neo-Geo games work okay, then I will be fine.

I'll get the cabinet finished first, and put an order in for the bits and pieces...

PS. Great FE btw...