Re: Computer help with video throw in...


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Posted by RandyT on 13, 2001 at 5:18 PM:

In Reply to: Computer help with video throw in... posted by Brendan on 13, 2001 at 4:31 PM:


There are excellent deals out there on "older" systems. I recently picked up a PIII 600 mhz system with 64meg RAM, 20gig drive, keyboard, mouse, etc. for less than $300. I consider this a minimum system to be able to run *most* games under MAME. The general consensus on graphic cards is that anything made by ATi with an S-video out should do the trick. If all you can swing is a composite video setup, you'll still be able to get things running ok, but the video quality will be diminished.

Good Luck with your project and let me know if you need help finding a system. I can probably find you one similar to the one I mentioned above.

RandyT

: I am just starting to work on a MAME cabinet and I am going to have to buy a old computer to place in it since I don't have an extralaying about. From what I found on this website, the computer that I go with should be: Pentium 2, 200-300 MHz processor, 128 MB ram and a decent sound/video card. Is this about right. I am looking to run windows 98 with the MAME software and I will need to get a TV/TV out video card.

: Am I on base on the computer?
: What should I go with for the video card (ATI Rage Fury Pro)?

: Thanks for the help on a question that gets asked monthly.
: -Bren




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