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Title: Suggestions for a good starter mame computer?
Post by: twh019 on January 06, 2013, 04:11:28 pm

Anyone want to help out a newbie?

I have no clue on what kind of computer I want to get.  There seem to be tons of cheap ones on ebay, but I'm kind of lost as to what's a good choice. I only have a few things I'm looking for though.

Able to play games as advanced as N64/Sega Saturn and run maximus arcade.
Easy to decase (to fit into a bartop setup) and to hack power button.
Preferably under 150 dollars.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Suggestions for a good starter mame computer?
Post by: ark_ader on January 06, 2013, 06:32:31 pm

I buy used car computers (ITX) off ebay for $30, the rest of the money would fund your project complete.

I usually look for combos with memory, but I am sure you can do just find of freecycle.