Author Topic: Are these PC specs going to work for most emulators? (Read 9168 times)

KeithPuetz · « **on:** October 29, 2012, 01:27:35 pm »

Sony VAIO Desktop Computer (PCV-RS510) capable of Dual Monitors $90 obo
Processor: Intel Pentium 4
Memory: 2.0 GB
Hard Drive: 120.0 GB - 7200.0 rpm IDE
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Optical Drive: DVD±RW - IDE
Graphics Processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2 Shared video memory (UMA)
PCI Video Adaptor: ATI Radeon 9200 128mb Card
Graphics Controller: Integrated

I'm hoping it will run
N64
GameCube
Dreamcast
PS1
And MAYBE ps2..
Hyperspin (with most things turned on)

Out of these.. Which ones will these specs most likely run. If your going to say a certain emulator will run on this pc please make sure you know I am wanting to know if it will run all the games emulators fairly smoothly with no real noticable hiccups.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW! I am getting this pc for 70 dollars! with the 19 inch monitor I need!

yotsuya · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2012, 01:36:56 pm »

That P4 will chug while Hyperspin unless you turn everthing off.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2012, 01:42:30 pm »

So if it can't even run Hyperspin it probably has no chance running the emulators huh?
What exactly makes it bad?

I thought 3.4 ghz and 2gb memory makes a fast gaming pc?
Or is it the graphics card that really matters for the games? And an integrated one won't do the emulators or the hyperspin justice?

brad808 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2012, 01:43:03 pm »

To be honest I'd be surprised if it could run any of those things without hiccups.

Sent from my Desire HD

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2012, 01:46:46 pm »

Is Ram and GHZ is the most important thing to look for? If not, what exactly is making this computer inferior for emulation and Hyperspin.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2012, 02:07:54 pm »

HP serial # MXX1340J0L
MODEL # P7-1154

AMD Quad Core A6-3600 Accelerated Processor
Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz
Processor Name: AMD Vision A6 3600

RAM: 6 GB
Storage Capacity (as Tested): 1000 GB
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6530D
Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW

Windows 7
Beats Audio

Will THIS run game cube games smoothly?

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2012, 03:09:13 pm »

yotsuya · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2012, 03:12:13 pm »

Better than that previous machine.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2012, 03:22:09 pm »

That PC is $170.

Should I go for it?
Will it actually run everything I just mentioned pretty smoothly?

yotsuya · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2012, 03:25:59 pm »

I dunno. Never owned an AMD.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2012, 04:54:11 pm »

I heard Dolphin doesnt support quad core, the other core would be wasted I guess..

Is this overkill, just there, or should I look for another computer because it's lacking something and it won't run Gamecube flawlessly and I just don't see it.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #11 on:** October 30, 2012, 03:37:18 pm »

Dell 3.20 GHz dual core 2.00 GB +LCD

DELL GX620 with a 17" DELL LCD
DELL media Keyboard and mouse

This Dell desktop computer comes with:

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 home Premium 64
Processor: 3.4GHz Intel Pentium D dual core
Memory: 2GB DDR2
Hard drive: 150GB
Optical drive: CDRW/DVD
Graphics: Nvidia 6200 turbocache
Monitor : 17" DELL LCD
Audio: Integrated
Networking: Ethernet
Ports: 8 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, microphone, stereo in, stereo out (back), stereo out (front), headphone, 1 x VGA, 1 x parallel, 1 x serial
Model: OptiPlex GX620
Included items: Desktop computer,LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse, power cord, Windows XP Professional SP3 Installation CD

Would this work? Supposed to pick up in two hours.

yotsuya · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2012, 03:41:43 pm »

What are you paying for it?

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #13 on:** October 30, 2012, 04:22:43 pm »

140 picking it up right now

yotsuya · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2012, 05:42:45 pm »

Wait!!!! Don't do it!!!

Just kidding.

At worst, it will be fine with all the classics.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2012, 04:50:28 am »

What was wrong with the specs?
Btw, the guy sold me a dud. It doesn't work. It won't detect the monitor, I think it may because it had a cracked version of windows or something.

When I saw it, it was working. But it could of been a different computer hooked up to the monitor as there was many computers around. And the screen I got has some very light spots. Pretty weird.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2012, 11:14:06 am »

What was wrong with the specs? got the pc to work

yotsuya · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2012, 11:31:40 am »

Did you miss the "Just Kidding!

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #18 on:** November 01, 2012, 02:12:47 am »

It runs games with intense lag! I am getting like 10 to 15 fps during game play. Sometimes 5. And it lags TERRIBLY the entire time. The games are extremely slow. I don't get it! The specs are correct!
The only thing I can think it is, is the processor age. Processors nowadays are much quicker and I think those are the processors that are supposed to meet the requirements.

And the guy who I bought it from wont give me a return. He's saying it the specs on my emulator. He hasn't even seen them for one and me and him have been bumping heads ever since I bought the ---gosh-darn--- thing. He obviously thinks it's junk too as he wont even honor a simple return. He keeps telling me it's the specs when I watched every tutorial how to get Dolphin to run at it's full peak. Turned off all the junk, the graphics look like ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- and I am still getting awful specs.

Do you guys believe it's the age of the processor too?

I am starting to think the newer 2.4 GHZ dual core comp would of ran this MUCH MUCH smoother than this older model that has higher GHZ (3.2 GHZ dual).

Should I try to get a return and purchase a dual 2.4 GHZ if I see one or do you think it's still going to run slow?

yotsuya · « **Reply #19 on:** November 01, 2012, 02:25:31 am »

You bought the P4? I thought you were doing the dual-core?

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #20 on:** November 01, 2012, 07:04:08 am »

Sorry, I didn't mean Pentium 4. I meant Dual Core, I bought the dual core. And I had issues, I didnt expect that because the specs match what is said to run Dolphin at full speed.

Hoopz · « **Reply #21 on:** November 01, 2012, 09:14:39 am »

Make sure your video card and sound card drivers are up to date.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #22 on:** November 01, 2012, 09:43:03 am »

I got the newest software.. My graphics card is not amazing but it doesnt really matter for dolphin. So I dont know whats causing the problems.

Hoopz · « **Reply #23 on:** November 01, 2012, 11:28:41 am »

Did you install the drivers or assume that it's been done? If your PC specs exceed what the emulator needs, then you need to hardware/software issues. The easiest thing is making sure your drivers are up to date. Old drivers make a huge difference. I'd also make sure that the chipset drivers are correct. Making sure that your PC and specifically the CPU, video card, and sound card are operating at 100% speed is fairly easy to do.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #24 on:** November 01, 2012, 11:30:35 am »

I downloaded the newer DirectX thing and the C++ thing. What else should I download, could you point me in the right direction? It would be much appreciated!

brad808 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 01, 2012, 11:32:12 am »

If your pc surpasses the minimum required specs then make sure the software is running at the minimum settings and go from there.

Turn down, resolution settings, detail settings, filter settings, whatever else that is considered a performance vs quality setting.

Sent from my Desire HD

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #26 on:** November 01, 2012, 11:38:04 am »

Did all that. I even set up the emulator to run at Priority "HIGH"

Hoopz · « **Reply #27 on:** November 01, 2012, 11:59:30 am »

What video card is in it? Sound card on board sound or separate? Motherboard?

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #28 on:** November 01, 2012, 12:30:14 pm »

Your speaking spanish to me right now. Lol!

DELL GX620 with a 17" DELL LCD
DELL media Keyboard and mouse

This Dell desktop computer comes with:

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 home Premium 64
Processor: 3.4GHz Intel Pentium D dual core
Memory: 2GB DDR2
Hard drive: 150GB
Optical drive: CDRW/DVD
Graphics: Nvidia 6200 turbocache
Monitor : 17" DELL LCD
Audio: Integrated
Networking: Ethernet
Ports: 8 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, microphone, stereo in, stereo out (back), stereo out (front), headphone, 1 x VGA, 1 x parallel, 1 x serial
Model: OptiPlex GX620
Included items: Desktop computer,LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse, power cord, Windows XP Professional SP3 Installation CD

yotsuya · « **Reply #29 on:** November 01, 2012, 01:48:54 pm »

Did he do a fresh reinstall of the OS, or does it have a bunch of crap on it? That could be slowing you down.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #30 on:** November 01, 2012, 02:06:13 pm »

It has a cracked version of windows on it.

Hoopz · « **Reply #31 on:** November 01, 2012, 02:09:58 pm »

Wipe the hard drive and install a legal version of an OS. You'll learn how to install the chipset drivers and the proper drivers for the motherboard, video card and sound card (if it's not integrated). The upside is you'll know it's correct and won't have crap on there. There is a learning curve but you should not be afraid of that.

KeithPuetz · « **Reply #32 on:** November 01, 2012, 04:15:42 pm »

Me and the seller (the guy with OS) currently are not on speaking terms.

I may just get a return and get another computer. But he is refusing the return. So I may just tell him I want the new windows and demand a turn when I get there

yotsuya · « **Reply #33 on:** November 01, 2012, 05:29:53 pm »

With CL, it's usually buyer beware. Did you buy it from a shop?

Honestly, I'd just reformat the machine and start from scratch.


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