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Software Support => GroovyMAME => Topic started by: 8bitforlife on September 17, 2018, 01:04:59 am
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Is it possible to run a computer with 2 video cards (same card probably r9 270x) to get 2 different desktops so i can run horizontal on one and vertical on the other with crt emu drivers. I have googled and cant really get a good answer or am I stuck having to make a second computer.
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Just save yourself the headaches and get a second computer. That way you won’t have to worry about all the other issues that would pop up using 1 computer (memory, overhead, etc).
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Just save yourself the headaches and get a second computer. That way you won’t have to worry about all the other issues that would pop up using 1 computer (memory, overhead, etc).
An extra computer would be about 500 bucks if i want to run all the games. including naomi type x and stuff like that. just thought sticking another video card in the rig would be less of a headache then running another computer.
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MAME would probably be ok, as long as you don't need both screens going at once (MAME can't even clone displays properly, let alone running two things at once). But other emulators might have problems targeting a particular display, and other issues as well. Making sure all the controls and joysticks stay in order can be tricky.
I have a cab that has a vertical CRT in it, but the video output can be physically switched over to a horizontal driving cab. Other than using a physical switch, i wouldn't do it. I tried, and there were all sorts of issues.
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MAME would probably be ok, as long as you don't need both screens going at once (MAME can't even clone displays properly, let alone running two things at once). But other emulators might have problems targeting a particular display, and other issues as well. Making sure all the controls and joysticks stay in order can be tricky.
I have a cab that has a vertical CRT in it, but the video output can be physically switched over to a horizontal driving cab. Other than using a physical switch, i wouldn't do it. I tried, and there were all sorts of issues.
would running mame from 2 different folders work or same with the other emulators? if not whats the cheapest computer i can buy that would run everything mame to type-x and teknoparrot
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If you are willing to let go of windows then the answer should be yes, you can do that. If I ever find the time that's what I'll be doing.
A debian desktop with a 15 khz kernel, 3 video cards and 2 powered usb hubs. One card for the 'master' seat, and 2 radeons for the vertical and horizontal seats. It won't be straightforward but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
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Just get another computer.
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If you want to be able to play in both machines at the same time you can use Windows Server or any of those 'multi user in the same PC' programs out there. Some of them even work smoothly with videogames.
How are you handling the frontend?
It can be done (and actually it's quite interesting) but as said above it will give you many configuration headaches.
Vertical games are usually less demanding than horizontal ones, what about a dedicated cheap second hand computer?
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If you have sufficient hardware, you could do a hypervisor, two GPUs, and pass through a GPU to each VM. But ultimately, save yourself the headache, and just get a second PC. SFF i5 2nd gen PCs can be had for $75 or less.
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But ultimately, save yourself the headache, and just get a second PC. SFF i5 2nd gen PCs can be had for $75 or less.
Exactly.
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But ultimately, save yourself the headache, and just get a second PC. SFF i5 2nd gen PCs can be had for $75 or less.
Exactly.
Thirded -- For example this one on EBAY for $52 shipped ( https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Elite-8200-SFF-2UA14900YC-i5-2400-3-10GHz-4GB-320GB-COA-No-OS/273132477129?hash=item3f97f6dac9:g:ATEAAOSwLh5avBft (https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Elite-8200-SFF-2UA14900YC-i5-2400-3-10GHz-4GB-320GB-COA-No-OS/273132477129?hash=item3f97f6dac9:g:ATEAAOSwLh5avBft) )
HP Elite 8200 SFF (2UA14900YC) | i5-2400 @ 3.10GHz | 4GB | 320GB | COA | No OS
The OS is not installed but it does have the COA so you just need to install Win 7 Pro and activate using the COA. MOBO does have a PCI-e slot for the video card but would have to rmove it from the case if not using a half height card ( but for a mame cab should be fine )
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If you are willing to let go of windows then the answer should be yes, you can do that. If I ever find the time that's what I'll be doing.
A debian desktop with a 15 khz kernel, 3 video cards and 2 powered usb hubs. One card for the 'master' seat, and 2 radeons for the vertical and horizontal seats. It won't be straightforward but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
And this will let you run multiple programs in focus at once? That would be nice, i'll admit. Beyond MAME though, what works on Debian? RA must, i 'm sure, but TP, or Demul, or most Steam titles?
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If you are willing to let go of windows then the answer should be yes, you can do that. If I ever find the time that's what I'll be doing.
A debian desktop with a 15 khz kernel, 3 video cards and 2 powered usb hubs. One card for the 'master' seat, and 2 radeons for the vertical and horizontal seats. It won't be straightforward but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
And this will let you run multiple programs in focus at once? That would be nice, i'll admit. Beyond MAME though, what works on Debian? RA must, i 'm sure, but TP, or Demul, or most Steam titles?
Debian is Linux. Only Linux Steam titles would work without fooling with WINE. The demul emulator is Windows only and would not run on Debian natively.
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If you are willing to let go of windows then the answer should be yes, you can do that. If I ever find the time that's what I'll be doing.
A debian desktop with a 15 khz kernel, 3 video cards and 2 powered usb hubs. One card for the 'master' seat, and 2 radeons for the vertical and horizontal seats. It won't be straightforward but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
And this will let you run multiple programs in focus at once? That would be nice, i'll admit. Beyond MAME though, what works on Debian? RA must, i 'm sure, but TP, or Demul, or most Steam titles?
It is supposed to work that way yes. The idea is that each user has its own seat and you assign hardware to a seat so each seat has its own video card, audio card, and a powered usb hub. Everything that gets plugged in in the hub also gets assigned to the seat. Each user has its own session eg 'computer' if you will. Do note that I wrote this in 3 lines but it's not easy. It is on my bucket list though. I've got two tv's, 2 umsa scart adapters and three radeon's that ought to work with 15khz and I researched it enough to conclude it logically has to work. I lack a powerful computer and 2 extra sound cards and enough time. Perhaps, given time...
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I would buy another computer in a heartbeat to avoid all the hassle of setting up and maintaining something like that. :o
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But ultimately, save yourself the headache, and just get a second PC. SFF i5 2nd gen PCs can be had for $75 or less.
Exactly.
Thirded -- For example this one on EBAY for $52 shipped ( https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Elite-8200-SFF-2UA14900YC-i5-2400-3-10GHz-4GB-320GB-COA-No-OS/273132477129?hash=item3f97f6dac9:g:ATEAAOSwLh5avBft (https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Elite-8200-SFF-2UA14900YC-i5-2400-3-10GHz-4GB-320GB-COA-No-OS/273132477129?hash=item3f97f6dac9:g:ATEAAOSwLh5avBft) )
HP Elite 8200 SFF (2UA14900YC) | i5-2400 @ 3.10GHz | 4GB | 320GB | COA | No OS
The OS is not installed but it does have the COA so you just need to install Win 7 Pro and activate using the COA. MOBO does have a PCI-e slot for the video card but would have to rmove it from the case if not using a half height card ( but for a mame cab should be fine )
good examples the one you listed sold before i seen it and unfortunately since im in hawaii im going to be paying crazy shipping.
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Do the free shipping examples such as this not apply to you?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-790-SFF-Intel-Core-i5-2400-3-10GHz-4GB-RAM-320GB-HDD/202437119177 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-790-SFF-Intel-Core-i5-2400-3-10GHz-4GB-RAM-320GB-HDD/202437119177)
I have 3 of the Dell SFF 790 PCs in my machines. I can’t come close to building a PC for this cheap and Sandy Bridge is still a decent performer. You will need a low profile GPU. The Dell branded R5 240 or R7 250 can be found very cheap and is crtemudriver compatible.
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Do the free shipping examples such as this not apply to you?
Excludes: Alaska/Hawaii ;)
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Have you looked on Facebook marketplace, Craigslist or any surplus suppliers locally? I have scored a few cheap PCs that way.