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Arcade Collecting => Miscellaneous Arcade Talk => Topic started by: snappykevin on August 23, 2019, 09:56:09 am
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I have a X-arcade that is about 9 years old. I want to add Golden Tee Fore! to the machine as it only has up to Golden Tee 2K. Can anyone help me with this? I am new to the Arcade machine world. Ant help would be appreciated.
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I have a X-arcade that is about 9 years old. I want to add Golden Tee Fore! to the machine as it only has up to Golden Tee 2K. Can anyone help me with this? I am new to the Arcade machine world. Ant help would be appreciated.
It will be a lot of work.
1. You'll need to update to a newer version of MAME.
- GT Fore MAMEINFO.DAT entry from v0.152 (Dec. 2013)
THIS GAME DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY
The game lacks sound.
- Not sure which version of MAME fixed that. :dunno
2. Updating to a MAME version where GT Fore works will probably require a newer computer.
- Newer emulation is better, but requires more computing power.
3. In addition to the ROM files, there is a CHD file. (the game's hard drive)
- CHD format has changed several times, so you'll need to use the version of CHD that works with the updated version of MAME.
Best approach is to:
- Leave the current computer as-is and build a new one.
- First find a recent ROMset and a corresponding CHD set that allows you to download individual CHDs.
(can't help you with this part because of Rule 5 (http://new.arcadecontrols.com/arcade_message_rules.html))
-- Download the version of MAME or MAME variant (GroovyMAME, etc.) that matches the ROMset version.
- When you finish configuring the new one, swap computers and keep the old one as a backup. ;D
Scott
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Any suggestions on a new PC? I cant imagine I would need a strong gaming PC like I have for VR gaming but I could be wrong.
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Any suggestions on a new PC? I cant imagine I would need a strong gaming PC like I have for VR gaming but I could be wrong.
There are lots of threads on the subject with more details.
Generally speaking, an Intel CPU with 4 or more cores and the highest affordable clock speed.
- 3 GHz absolute minimum IMHO. 3.5 to 4 GHz should be fine. YMMV.
No need for a high-end GPU, but you may want to choose one based on compatibility with Switchres and GroovyMAME (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/board,52.0.html), especially if you have a CRT in your cab.
Scott