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| 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... |
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