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4Ghz Core 2 Duo vs M.A.M.E. 0.120 (benchmark results)
ghettodish:
I got this emailed from Tiger Direct today:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4492004&sku=B69-0029&SRCCODE=WEM1865CU&cm_mmc=Email-_-Main-_-WEM1865-_-barebone
taz-nz:
--- Quote from: ghettodish on March 05, 2009, 12:41:12 am ---I got this emailed from Tiger Direct today:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4492004&sku=B69-0029&SRCCODE=WEM1865CU&cm_mmc=Email-_-Main-_-WEM1865-_-barebone
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Look like a good deal if you after a media storage box, probably not the most suitable setup for MAME and for the same money you can build budget MAME monster.
I wouldn't trust the no name power supply either (even if it does have a brand). Of the first 5 customer review for it, 3 complain about the sata connector not fitting, 1 talks about how his earlier unit of the same brand failed, and the 5th and only all good review was comparing it to one of those dell 200watt gutless wonders that they put in there pc's.
Silverwind:
--- Quote from: Bigtymer781 on February 15, 2009, 08:22:58 pm ---I run my E8500 at 4250 MHz (8.5 x 500) with 1.38 vcore, I hear they are safe up to 1.45 vcore for everyday use. At this speed I've tested orthos, prime95, and memtest for over 2 hours each. I can even run at 4500 MHz but it starts to run hot in orthos. I'm using a Zalman 8700 NT heatsink, which is probably holding me back a little.
That auction on ebay, if you dont care about a fancy case or a bleeding edge video card, or a 1TB hard drive, you could probably put that same system together for like $700.
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Any games that do not run smooth on that? I have an E0 E8500 on the way.
Bigtymer781:
The most demanding games I've tried would be games like San Francisco Rush and NFL Blitz. When I use MameUI .121 (64-bit) they run real smooth. As far as regular PC games, I'm only limited by my graphics card as of right now.
savj14:
I'd love to be able to play Blitz and NBA Showtime on my machine. Has anyone test NBA Showtime? I assume it will run just fine though.
I recently upgraded my Motheboard, and I am really considering getting a new CPU and anything else I need so I can play Blitz and NBA Showtime. I am a noob when it comes to Overclocking, so below are my machine specs. I am hoping someone can tell me if this can be done and what I'll need.
My Motherboard: http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=G31M3-F&class=mb
RAM: http://www.directron.com/kvr667d2n5k22g.html
PS: http://www.directron.com/w0070ruc.html
I was looking to get the following CPU: http://www.directron.com/bx80570e8400a.html
I only have the generic heatsink/fan, so I assume I would need something better? What do you suggest I get?
Will I be able to do this with my machine?