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Arcade Collecting => Miscellaneous Arcade Talk => Topic started by: KeithPuetz on October 29, 2012, 01:27:35 pm
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Sony VAIO Desktop Computer (PCV-RS510) capable of Dual Monitors $90 obo
Processor: Intel Pentium 4
Memory: 2.0 GB
Hard Drive: 120.0 GB - 7200.0 rpm IDE
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Optical Drive: DVD±RW - IDE
Graphics Processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2 Shared video memory (UMA)
PCI Video Adaptor: ATI Radeon 9200 128mb Card
Graphics Controller: Integrated
I'm hoping it will run
N64
GameCube
Dreamcast
PS1
And MAYBE ps2..
Hyperspin (with most things turned on)
Out of these.. Which ones will these specs most likely run. If your going to say a certain emulator will run on this pc please make sure you know I am wanting to know if it will run all the games emulators fairly smoothly with no real noticable hiccups.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW! I am getting this pc for 70 dollars! with the 19 inch monitor I need!
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That P4 will chug while Hyperspin unless you turn everthing off.
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So if it can't even run Hyperspin it probably has no chance running the emulators huh?
What exactly makes it bad?
I thought 3.4 ghz and 2gb memory makes a fast gaming pc?
Or is it the graphics card that really matters for the games? And an integrated one won't do the emulators or the hyperspin justice?
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To be honest I'd be surprised if it could run any of those things without hiccups.
Sent from my Desire HD
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Is Ram and GHZ is the most important thing to look for? If not, what exactly is making this computer inferior for emulation and Hyperspin.
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HP serial # MXX1340J0L
MODEL # P7-1154
AMD Quad Core A6-3600 Accelerated Processor
Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz
Processor Name: AMD Vision A6 3600
RAM: 6 GB
Storage Capacity (as Tested): 1000 GB
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6530D
Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
Windows 7
Beats Audio
Will THIS run game cube games smoothly?
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Bump
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Better than that previous machine.
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That PC is $170.
Should I go for it?
Will it actually run everything I just mentioned pretty smoothly?
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I dunno. Never owned an AMD.
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I heard Dolphin doesnt support quad core, the other core would be wasted I guess..
Is this overkill, just there, or should I look for another computer because it's lacking something and it won't run Gamecube flawlessly and I just don't see it.
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Dell 3.20 GHz dual core 2.00 GB +LCD
DELL GX620 with a 17" DELL LCD
DELL media Keyboard and mouse
This Dell desktop computer comes with:
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 home Premium 64
Processor: 3.4GHz Intel Pentium D dual core
Memory: 2GB DDR2
Hard drive: 150GB
Optical drive: CDRW/DVD
Graphics: Nvidia 6200 turbocache
Monitor : 17" DELL LCD
Audio: Integrated
Networking: Ethernet
Ports: 8 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, microphone, stereo in, stereo out (back), stereo out (front), headphone, 1 x VGA, 1 x parallel, 1 x serial
Model: OptiPlex GX620
Included items: Desktop computer,LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse, power cord, Windows XP Professional SP3 Installation CD
Would this work? Supposed to pick up in two hours.
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What are you paying for it?
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140 picking it up right now
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Wait!!!! Don't do it!!!
Just kidding. >:D At worst, it will be fine with all the classics.
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What was wrong with the specs?
Btw, the guy sold me a dud. It doesn't work. It won't detect the monitor, I think it may because it had a cracked version of windows or something. :hissy:
When I saw it, it was working. But it could of been a different computer hooked up to the monitor as there was many computers around. And the screen I got has some very light spots. Pretty weird.
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What was wrong with the specs? got the pc to work
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Did you miss the "Just Kidding! >:D
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It runs games with intense lag! I am getting like 10 to 15 fps during game play. Sometimes 5. And it lags TERRIBLY the entire time. The games are extremely slow. I don't get it! The specs are correct!
The only thing I can think it is, is the processor age. Processors nowadays are much quicker and I think those are the processors that are supposed to meet the requirements.
And the guy who I bought it from wont give me a return. He's saying it the specs on my emulator. He hasn't even seen them for one and me and him have been bumping heads ever since I bought the ---gosh-darn--- thing. He obviously thinks it's junk too as he wont even honor a simple return. He keeps telling me it's the specs when I watched every tutorial how to get Dolphin to run at it's full peak. Turned off all the junk, the graphics look like ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- and I am still getting awful specs.
Do you guys believe it's the age of the processor too?
I am starting to think the newer 2.4 GHZ dual core comp would of ran this MUCH MUCH smoother than this older model that has higher GHZ (3.2 GHZ dual).
Should I try to get a return and purchase a dual 2.4 GHZ if I see one or do you think it's still going to run slow?
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You bought the P4? I thought you were doing the dual-core? :dunno
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Sorry, I didn't mean Pentium 4. I meant Dual Core, I bought the dual core. And I had issues, I didnt expect that because the specs match what is said to run Dolphin at full speed.
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Make sure your video card and sound card drivers are up to date.
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I got the newest software.. My graphics card is not amazing but it doesnt really matter for dolphin. So I dont know whats causing the problems.
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Did you install the drivers or assume that it's been done? If your PC specs exceed what the emulator needs, then you need to hardware/software issues. The easiest thing is making sure your drivers are up to date. Old drivers make a huge difference. I'd also make sure that the chipset drivers are correct. Making sure that your PC and specifically the CPU, video card, and sound card are operating at 100% speed is fairly easy to do.
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I downloaded the newer DirectX thing and the C++ thing. What else should I download, could you point me in the right direction? It would be much appreciated!
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If your pc surpasses the minimum required specs then make sure the software is running at the minimum settings and go from there.
Turn down, resolution settings, detail settings, filter settings, whatever else that is considered a performance vs quality setting.
Sent from my Desire HD
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Did all that. I even set up the emulator to run at Priority "HIGH"
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What video card is in it? Sound card on board sound or separate? Motherboard?
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Your speaking spanish to me right now. Lol!
DELL GX620 with a 17" DELL LCD
DELL media Keyboard and mouse
This Dell desktop computer comes with:
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 home Premium 64
Processor: 3.4GHz Intel Pentium D dual core
Memory: 2GB DDR2
Hard drive: 150GB
Optical drive: CDRW/DVD
Graphics: Nvidia 6200 turbocache
Monitor : 17" DELL LCD
Audio: Integrated
Networking: Ethernet
Ports: 8 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, microphone, stereo in, stereo out (back), stereo out (front), headphone, 1 x VGA, 1 x parallel, 1 x serial
Model: OptiPlex GX620
Included items: Desktop computer,LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse, power cord, Windows XP Professional SP3 Installation CD
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Did he do a fresh reinstall of the OS, or does it have a bunch of crap on it? That could be slowing you down.
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It has a cracked version of windows on it.
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Wipe the hard drive and install a legal version of an OS. You'll learn how to install the chipset drivers and the proper drivers for the motherboard, video card and sound card (if it's not integrated). The upside is you'll know it's correct and won't have crap on there. There is a learning curve but you should not be afraid of that.
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Me and the seller (the guy with OS) currently are not on speaking terms. :badmood:
I may just get a return and get another computer. But he is refusing the return. So I may just tell him I want the new windows and demand a turn when I get there :angry:
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With CL, it's usually buyer beware. Did you buy it from a shop?
Honestly, I'd just reformat the machine and start from scratch.