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Software Support => GroovyMAME => Topic started by: Binkles on November 09, 2013, 04:53:37 pm

Title: Can groovymame be used on a normal LCD monitor?
Post by: Binkles on November 09, 2013, 04:53:37 pm

I'm looking at setting up groovymame on my dedicated cab.

It's not connected to the net, and only has a nvidia graphics card (gts250)

Question.
Can this be used for groovymame.
I have absolutely no experience in Linux, is this a good idea to try now, I currently have it setup in win7 but want something that will load quicker, and less windows like ;)

Title: Re: Can groovymame be used on a normal LCD monitor?
Post by: Calamity on November 13, 2013, 12:09:19 pm

Hi Binkles,

If you're going to use an LCD monitor, my advice is to keep using Windows. Linux is cool for custom video, but you won't have those pros if you use an LCD monitor and you'll definitely have all the cons (worse hardware support, etc.)

From here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,128879.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,128879.0.html)

GroovyMAME is a custom M.A.M.E. build mainly aimed at CRT monitors, as we are convinced CRT technology is a must when it comes to enjoying emulation in its full glory. However you can use GroovyMAME to alliviate some of the annoyances associated to emulation on LCD displays, specially for those models which are capable of refreshing at custom rates.

Title: Can groovymame be used on a normal LCD monitor?
Post by: Binkles on November 13, 2013, 05:12:41 pm

Thanks for the reply, I tried it as a live cd on my main machine, and yeah not good.

I have looked at using this on my cocktail which has a 13" CRT pc monitor and looks like I've got some good results.

So going to try and install onto a live usb for the cocktail as I really don't want to have to install a hard drive if I can get away with it.