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What's the best configuration for a P3-450Mhz
goofy:
So, just to clarify, should I install only DOS, or should I install Windows 98 and just run the DOS versions of MAME?
Minwah:
--- Quote from: goofy on October 05, 2004, 12:08:32 pm ---So, just to clarify, should I install only DOS, or should I install Windows 98 and just run the DOS versions of MAME?
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I would install Windows 98, and get it to boot into real DOS (not the same as a DOS box within Windows). From memory you need to make c:\msdos.sys non-hidden and non-read-only, edit and set 'bootgui=0'. This way you can still use Windows for things if you need, just type 'win' to start Windows.
Please someone correct me if I'm wrong on the msdos.sys thing, it has been a long time...
barranger:
My question is are you really going to have more games run at full speed by going with dos as opposed to XP. The only reason I'm asking is with XP you get full USB support and remote desktop access. While it does boot a lot slower, you can have it hibernate to cut down that time. The reason I ask is I've got the exact same set up for the cab I'm building and under XP it can run sf2 fine, but not mk1. Would DOS allow me to do this (or will it really give me any games that I can't run now)?
Popcorrin:
I think the main point here that should be emphasized is that you can get the biggest improvement on playability in regards to processing speed by using an older version of mame. As mame progresses it uses less and less hacks causing a decline in processing speed which usually isn't a problem because computers are getting faster and faster. But if you want to use an older computer you will want to use an older version of mame and I do agree you are best off using dos if you can get it configured to work with your hardware properly (which can be difficult).
The main problem you will run into using an older mame is that some of the roms have since been updated and therefore some games won't be compatible unless you update your set ( which can be difficult).
There was an old thread in which paigeoliver described which mame was best with different ranges of cpu speeds. I will see if I can dig it up.
pointdablame:
I'm pretty sure paige alwasy recommended mame .55
I'm going to throw a 450mhz system into my bartop that I'm building and that's what I plan to use. I'm not really sure firsthand what actual performance gains Dos will yield over say XP lite or similar, but I figure I'll just test out both and see.
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