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what type of computer should i use
shiftybill:
--- Quote from: Turnarcades on July 11, 2008, 08:08:39 pm ---With the right version of MAME, some OS tweaks and a bit of trial and error, a P3 1Ghz should run most pre-3d era games and most console emulators with little slowdown and cover most people's gaming needs.
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Yup so true, my P3 (1Ghz) runs all of the old games at 100% and even the newer games (sam show 5, metal slugs) run at full speed, it just takes a few minutes for them to load
isucamper:
I'm going to use the Retro Incabulator.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuhYd9L_d7w[/youtube]
sorry... couldn't resist
Seriously though, if your just going to be using MAME, one thing to know is that a graphics card is more or less not a factor. MAME is almost entirely processor dependant. Furthermore, if you're only going to be playing classic games in MAME, an old PC will probably be good enough... as old as 8-10 years old.
However, if you are going to be playing any games from 1990 on, your going to need a computer with a little more oomph. And if you're going to be playing recent 3D games, your going to need a brand new PC with a state of the art processor to play them without slowdown.
Also, If your going to be using other emulators besides MAME, a decent graphics card will be needed for any emulator that plays 3D games.
mccoy178:
What are the minimums for NES emulators? I've never had an issue, but I've never used an incredibly slow computer either. (Roberts really, really likes the NES games).
danny_galaga:
--- Quote from: GinsuVictim on July 11, 2008, 12:19:40 pm ---Here's what I'm using
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damn thats funny. SAVED (",)
Spaced Invader:
--- Quote from: mccoy178 on July 12, 2008, 02:52:11 am ---What are the minimums for NES emulators? I've never had an issue, but I've never used an incredibly slow computer either. (Roberts really, really likes the NES games).
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There are a ton of good NES emulators out there...most of 'em with very modest requirements. Nesticle (a very good NES emulator circa '97) ran nearly everything 100% on my 486...it shouldn't be a problem.