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u_rebelscum:


--- Quote from: maniac e on October 15, 2008, 06:04:45 pm ---So I finally got around to try and setup MAME.
But have yet to put together a PC for it.
I have some older attributes laying around what I am planning to use:
AMD X2 4800+
Nvidia 7900GT
2gig ram
250gig harddisk

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For a semi-comparable rig benchmarked, check out mameUI's benchmark page.  He includes a AMD X2 5000+, but the benchs are 64bit os & mame, and no video & sound, you're system will be a little slower on the same games.

TheManuel:


--- Quote ---Just about anything 3D requires a CORE2DUO processor.  You're not going to be happy with ANYTHING AMD produces,  period.   If you want to play Blitz, the racers, 3d fighters, etc... you're looking at a CORE2DUO.
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... and not just any Core2Duo.  For the most demanding games (Seattle driver, etc.) you need your C2D running over 3GHz so it's either one of the very expensive ones a cheaper one overclocked to those speeds.
I would say it's not worth it if you don't care for 3D games (I don't personally).

taz-nz:

It all depends on what ROMS you want to run, MAME has a huge preformance chasm between the older 2D games and 3D/CHD games, Pentium 4s run up to the chasm full in head first, the Pentium Ds burst into flames before they even get to the edge, Celerons die on the start line of the run up, Athlon 64s leap over the edge but don't even make it to half way, Athlon X2s make to about half way before dropping like a stone. Almost any Core2duo at stock clock speed will get you to the other side of the performance chasm, but it may just be holding on to the other side with it's finger tips, an overclocked Core2duo at 4ghz on the other hand will easily clear the gap leaving only a half dozen stones to trip over in the form of ROMS still running at less that 100% playable. (Ok that enough of the metaphor)

If you want to be able to run all but a handful of the ROMs MAME you need a Core 2 Duo overclocked around 4ghz, there is no other solution currently available or likely to be available in the near future that will do this. In regards to Windows 64bit vs 32bit, an Athlon64/AthlonX2/Core2duo will benefit from running 64bit, but you only really see an ingame difference in those ROMs that only the Core 2 Duo can run.

While you can't build a Core 2 Duo system as cheap as a Athlon system, you do get a hell of a lot more preformance out of a Core 2 Duo setup, and you don't have to spend the earth to get it. Here is a quick run down on what I would use if I wanted to build a complete MAME system from scatch on a budget:

- Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 - 10x stock multiplier makes for an easy overclock to 4ghz without the need for expensive RAM.
$139.99

- Sunbeam(tuniq) Core Contact Freezer - great cooling which is a must for overclocking and without a huge price.
$34.99 (($24.99 after $10.00 Mail-In rebate)

- Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3L - Stable & proven overclocking plateform at a good price.
$101.99 ($86.99 after $15.00 Mail-In rebate) or $71.26 (for open box item)

- Corsair 2x1GB DD2-800 - Stable reliable brand at a good price, at 400mhz (1600 FSB) you will still be able to run 1:1 timing and the ram will be a stock speed.
$49.99 ($19.99 after $30.00 Mail-In rebate)

Core components SUB TOTAL : $256.23 (presuming you claim all rebates and get the un-boxed motherboard)

- Western Digital WD3200AAJS HDD - 320GB, 7200rpm, 3.5", should be large enough and fast enough even to handle all the future Laser Disc games.
$57.99

- GIGABYTE Radeon HD2400-XT - 256MB happily run in Vista and should be more than enough for MAME.
$36.99 ($16.99 after $20.00 Mail-In rebate)

- COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 - stock 430watt included is good enough for most MAME user needs.
$69.99

Basic System SUB TOTAL : $401.20 (presuming again you claim all mail in rebates and get the open box motherboard)

- Lite-ON 16X DVD-ROM - lets you install OS and load system with ROM set.
$17.99

- Vista Home Basic 64bit OEM - don't need the extra as long as it's 64bit.
$89.99

Complete System TOTAL : $509.18  (Just make sure you claim all the rebates, otherwise it's a hair under $600)







maniac e:

Well guys thanks for the info :)
I'll probably go with 2 systems if i read it this way, one out of my old stuff and later on getting new stuff for the second one.
Play around with the old stuff so I know what to do for the new one.

Again thanks.

Flake:

Just for the record I am able to play Cruisin World on my system (Pentium D 2.8 GHZ, 3.25 GB Ram, 250 GB HD, NVidia 8400GS).  It doesnt run 100% but is definitely playable.  I was under the impression that my processor wouldnt come close to handling that game but suprisingly it does.  The only game that I cant play but wish I could is Tekken 3 (well besides Blitz games).  It also plays NBA Jam 100% as well.

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