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KissMyWookie:

--- Quote from: taz-nz on April 08, 2009, 08:25:31 pm ---...
If you can't get 64bit drivers you have three options:
- Stick to 32bit windows and MAME32. (not really a solution, more like putting ones head in the sand)
- Sell your old Arcade VGA to someone here that's happy to stick to the older MAME versions and replace it with a newer Arcade VGA2 (and run Vista 64bit if needed)
- Buy a cheap entry level ATI graphics card that is atleast a radeon 9500 or newer which has 64bit driver support, and run Soft-15Khz to get the required screen resolutions & refresh rates for your arcade monitor.

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Unfortunately, Soft-15kHz does not work with Vista. So the closest option is to use XP 64-bit.
From what I've read, SailorSat said the same problem continues under Windows 7 too.

Steve

Pete4321:
Can someone benchmark naomi  games. Are they playable at 4.0 Ghz??

Neverending Project:
I'm looking for some tips on the following system (I have been pouring over the recommended setups here on the forums - thanks taz-nz and everyone!). I have never overclocked before, so my goal is to hit something as fast as I can but I don't need 4+ GHz. I also want to keep the costs down as much as possible, preferably under $400 if possible (although I don't see how that is possible considering Vista 64 is $100). I already have an HD.

COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail$40ENERMAX Tomahawk ETK405AST 405W ATX12V V2.2 AirGuard, Speed Guard and Safe Guard Power Supply - Retail$45GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3L LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail$95Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7500 - Retail$120CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail$50GIGABYTE GV-R435OC-512I Radeon HD 4350 512MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile ... - Retail$35LITE-ON Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model iHDS118-04 - OEM$20Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - Retail$40Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM$100Total$545
Any tips for reducing costs? Can I just mount all the components on the inside of the arcade cabinet and forget the case, or will this adversely affect cooling? Yes, no.

Edit: Oh, and this will be for MAME only - no PC games or other emus. Kthanksbye.
Edit again: Just reread this previous post answering my question about the case (not necessary). Coolio.

John IV [MameUI64]:

--- Quote from: Pete4321 on September 07, 2009, 05:43:06 pm ---Can someone benchmark naomi  games. Are they playable at 4.0 Ghz??

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Hah, ah no. Approx. 25% at 3.5Ghz.  RB's DRC for the SH4 should help but 100% full playability may only come when we transition to GPU assisted emulation.

clok:

--- Quote from: Neverending Project on September 18, 2009, 11:25:03 am ---I'm looking for some tips on the following system (I have been pouring over the recommended setups here on the forums - thanks taz-nz and everyone!). I have never overclocked before, so my goal is to hit something as fast as I can but I don't need 4+ GHz. I also want to keep the costs down as much as possible, preferably under $400 if possible (although I don't see how that is possible considering Vista 64 is $100). I already have an HD.

COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail$40ENERMAX Tomahawk ETK405AST 405W ATX12V V2.2 AirGuard, Speed Guard and Safe Guard Power Supply - Retail$45GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3L LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail$95Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7500 - Retail$120CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail$50GIGABYTE GV-R435OC-512I Radeon HD 4350 512MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile ... - Retail$35LITE-ON Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model iHDS118-04 - OEM$20Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - Retail$40Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM$100Total$545
Any tips for reducing costs? Can I just mount all the components on the inside of the arcade cabinet and forget the case, or will this adversely affect cooling? Yes, no.

Edit: Oh, and this will be for MAME only - no PC games or other emus. Kthanksbye.
Edit again: Just reread this previous post answering my question about the case (not necessary). Coolio.

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PSU is a bit weak, I cant underestimate how important a good one is. I must admit you are working with a failry bare system (as in not a big video card sucking power) But I hate to say it. I just wouldnt go with anything less then a 500. Your system should use about 300watts (most OC's will take some voltage tweaking, and yess 300 watts is a bit high, but I would rather guess high then to low) so at 80% efficency thats 320 watts... you are right on the edge, so your PSU will be working at its 100% load (almost). I know most will do that just fine, and Enermax is a good enough PSU brand. I would guess my figures are worst case and that PSU would probebly last forever, but a few more watts would really give you a much more overhead.  I work and build systems (how I make my money) and PSU are one of the worst headaches to find, fix on unstable systems. Again, it looks like a nice build to me, looks like you are going rebate crazy (so price will be even better then your list when you get um all back). I have a E7500 but have yet to play with it, I do know the 8400 are wonderfull to OC and mine have been rocks. I build more "gameing" systems with 8400's then anything else and almost always get an OC of 4Ghz out of them with close to stock voltage (personal machine for gaming is runing 4.2 at stock (but its the excpetion, not the rule)).

Again, I think you are fine, but I would bump the PSU for peace of mind (but you may just be fine).  Really looks like you ahve done your research to me. Great Bang for Buck!!!!

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