Post by: gedman on May 16, 2017, 09:42:33 pm
What machine specs do I need for a Windows PC running MAME (no other emulators), 50 MAME ROMs, HyperSpin and HyperLauncher?
I read that MAME can run on a pretty weak Windows PC, but that HyperSpin needs a pretty powerful PC. I read it on the internets, so it must be true!
Advice?
Gedman
Post by: Titchgamer on May 17, 2017, 05:50:00 am
Old classics pac man etc will run well on low specs.
But if you plan on running anything like Tekken or Time crisis that kind of era you practically need a super gaming rig
Hyperspin is much the same in that it will work ok on lower specs but you need more resources when you add hd video clips, animated themes etc etc.
If you want a good pc that runs most stuff go with a dual core processor and a decent GFX card that should see off most games you would throw at it.
Post by: mourix on May 17, 2017, 08:56:13 am
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Post by: n3wt0n on May 24, 2017, 09:38:56 am
Post by: ark_ader on May 24, 2017, 06:38:37 pm
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I have asked the same question here about every 2-3 years as I move onto other projects and eventually get pulled back to MAME machines and upgrading or building a new one.
Why is that? Do these requirements change? Does the subject need a dedicated forum?
Yet we see the same old answers. Year in, year out. How much does it cost these days to do a search for this old and worn out topic?
Maybe we can bundle it up with the other boring questions like: " Do I need a $1000.00 PC to run MAME, or is it OK for me to put a 4K monitor to play Donkey Kong?"
Does the search button need to be bigger?
Seriously.
Post by: Titchgamer on May 24, 2017, 08:08:17 pm
QuoteI have asked the same question here about every 2-3 years as I move onto other projects and eventually get pulled back to MAME machines and upgrading or building a new one.
Why is that? Do these requirements change? Does the subject need a dedicated forum?
Yet we see the same old answers. Year in, year out. How much does it cost these days to do a search for this old and worn out topic?
Maybe we can bundle it up with the other boring questions like: " Do I need a $1000.00 PC to run MAME, or is it OK for me to put a 4K monitor to play Donkey Kong?"
Does the search button need to be bigger?
Seriously.
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Post by: CheffoJeffo on May 24, 2017, 08:11:48 pm
QuoteI have asked the same question here about every 2-3 years as I move onto other projects and eventually get pulled back to MAME machines and upgrading or building a new one.
Why is that? Do these requirements change? Does the subject need a dedicated forum?
Yet we see the same old answers. Year in, year out. How much does it cost these days to do a search for this old and worn out topic?
Maybe we can bundle it up with the other boring questions like: " Do I need a $1000.00 PC to run MAME, or is it OK for me to put a 4K monitor to play Donkey Kong?"
Does the search button need to be bigger?
Seriously.
I really do feel pity for those who go out of their way to perform a personal slight, than taking the effort in joining the conversation and creating some useful dialogue which would benefit the persons' perusal of this topic.
::)
Post by: equlizer on May 24, 2017, 10:17:13 pm
Post by: mourix on May 25, 2017, 07:06:54 am
PC power does increase a lot faster than MAME requirements though. What needed a really high end Core 2 Duo in 2008 can now be done with the cheapest Core i3.
Post by: ark_ader on May 25, 2017, 04:51:44 pm
To be fair, the requirements do kinda change over time as accuracy goes up and more recent games and consoles get emulated. But that applies only if you want to play the newer stuff.
PC power does increase a lot faster than MAME requirements though. What needed a really high end Core 2 Duo in 2008 can now be done with the cheapest Core i3.
But the i3 has been around for several years now. I can understand if a new processor comes out like a, Atom for mobile computing, but the original argument exists. We have gotten to the point where cheap or free PCs have eclipsed year 2000 hardware, which can run Hyperspin and Hyperlauncher without effort. The subject of what PC? has been stuck here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=14155 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=14155)
Is there a reason that people do not read this section, and why comments are not updated or moved to this part of the forum?
Maybe this question should be directed to the moderators?
The last post in that sticky section was 2003. 14 years? Who updates what around here? Is it the Wiki guys? Who?
Post by: CheffoJeffo on May 25, 2017, 05:11:07 pm
Maybe we should sticky this and retitle it "What's the best PC for Mame". ::)
Post by: NIVO on May 25, 2017, 05:44:34 pm