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Title: Lightweight FrontEnd - old PC
Post by: MaxAsh on April 21, 2015, 06:57:46 pm

Thinking of setting up a lower-end machine (Athlon 3000+, 512MB RAM) in an old poker-machine cabaret sized box. Is there a consensus lightweight frontend that would be ideal for a computer of that level of power? I normally use Hyperspin for MAME-style builds, but it clearly won't run well on that box. Thanks in advance all!

Title: Re: Lightweight FrontEnd - old PC
Post by: burn_654 on April 21, 2015, 07:01:46 pm

MALA would be a good pick, lightweight and works well.

Title: Re: Lightweight FrontEnd - old PC
Post by: MaxAsh on April 21, 2015, 07:04:58 pm

Quote from: burn_654 on April 21, 2015, 07:01:46 pm

MALA would be a good pick, lightweight and works well.

Okay, thanks, I'll give that a shot first. I spotted GameLauncher, but noticed it wasn't supported/developed anymore. MaLa seems low key and full of options, thanks!

Title: Re: Lightweight FrontEnd - old PC
Post by: drventure on April 21, 2015, 08:07:46 pm

+1 for mala. I'm using it on a pretty old machine. Runs just fine. Wish the machine would boot faster!  :)

Title: Re: Lightweight FrontEnd - old PC
Post by: Slippyblade on April 21, 2015, 08:11:19 pm

Gonna agree with Burn.  Mala is very good if you want options.  Emulation Station is pretty light weight as well.

Title: Re: Lightweight FrontEnd - old PC
Post by: bulbousbeard on April 23, 2015, 08:55:32 am

If you use a simple theme, Attractmode's probably just as performant as Mala.