Posted by Tiger-Heli on 2, 2000 at 8:19 AM:
In Reply to: So many questions - advice needed posted by TL Westgate on 1, 2000 at 3:13 PM:
: First off, anyone here in the Orlando area?
No, I'm not.
: Next: anyone want to volunteer to be an email mentor? I know I will have questions that pop up.
Sure, bring them on, I'll answer anything I can.
: I have 4 computers currently, and will be dedicating one to the MAME machine. I will be using a 17" computer monitor (remember, I have 2 kids - so as little out of pocket as possible is the goal). Is this monitor ok, or should I use a TV? I just can't buy a Wells-Gardener or anything else.
I'm using a 17-inch monitor for MAME right now. A 19-inch would be better, but for the kids use and when you start playing, you don't realize the size. I have some tips for getting the games to display full-size (vertically) so that helps out.
: What video card should I use? I have a Voodoo2, Voodoo3, and TNT2 at my disposal. Or should I get one of those Blade 3D cards?
Don't bother with a Blade 3D, I'm running a Diamond Steath S220 (old) video card. For the games you are planning, either of those cards should work better. Since MAME is mostly 2D, maybe the TNT2 over the Voodoo's, but I'm no expert on that.
: I guess that's it for now. But there will be more questions as I progress. I want to get a MAME machine humming before I get the cabinet. Then I'll be asking a whole new round of questions about the controller setup.
Feel free to ask