Hi guys
I've finally taken the plunge; have done enough research to be able to begin making my own arcade machine. I've already ordered an ArcadeVGA (PCI-E version), an I-PAC2 and two Ultrastiks from Andy, and they are on their way.
While I am in the CAD stage of planning my cabinet, I want to get a testbed in place to test the various output device options, so that I can purchase my screen of choice and factor its size into the cabinet design. To that end, I've been looking at pc components to build a new pc.
The question is, are the specs below overkill, or have I spec'ed it about right, or even not spec'ed it high enough? If you can see where I might save a few bucks by downgrading specs where I can, let me know...
Foxconn DH-839 (Micro-ATX) case
A-Bit IP-95 motherboard (supports PCI-E)
3.2 or 3.4 GHz P4 (775)
1GB DDR2 RAM
Lite-on DVD-ROM / CD-RW combo
250G SATA
on board sound
My main concern: does a Micro ATX PSU have enough power to handle a pc, monitor, I-PAC, speakers, marquee light, side neon rings (yes, I'm doing a Knievel neon thing) and LEDWiz? This is my concern... I could always go for a bigger case with higher rated PSU but my cab will be based on an Aussie lowboy so size is of the essence, hence the small form-factor case I've spec'ed.
Anyway, opinions on wether its overkill / underkill, or... kill?
