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Gqshrod_
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12-07-2025, 06:17 AM
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I'm considering constructing an arcade cabinet for my new home. The PC I assembled about a decade ago might still handle running PS3 arcade titles, but I'm unsure if the components would be sufficient.
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12-07-2025, 06:17 AM #1

I'm considering constructing an arcade cabinet for my new home. The PC I assembled about a decade ago might still handle running PS3 arcade titles, but I'm unsure if the components would be sufficient.

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12-07-2025, 09:56 AM
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Traditional arcade titles are truly exceptional. The Sony PS3 emulation is just beginning and demands significantly more resources than a standard computer.
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Mikayuu_
12-07-2025, 09:56 AM #2

Traditional arcade titles are truly exceptional. The Sony PS3 emulation is just beginning and demands significantly more resources than a standard computer.

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12-07-2025, 12:51 PM
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Are 6th generation titles and older sufficient on this hardware?
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12-07-2025, 12:51 PM #3

Are 6th generation titles and older sufficient on this hardware?

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moaman97
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12-08-2025, 02:13 AM
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Up to PS2 it's fine with just the iGPU, unless you need scaling, filters, effects, etc., the PS3 can handle some games, though not the most demanding ones.
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moaman97
12-08-2025, 02:13 AM #4

Up to PS2 it's fine with just the iGPU, unless you need scaling, filters, effects, etc., the PS3 can handle some games, though not the most demanding ones.

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12-08-2025, 03:26 AM
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You're asking about whether upgrading the CPU to a high-end i7 would suffice, or if you'd need to also upgrade the GPU and RAM. Your current setup includes a GTX 1080 Ti or Titan with 16GB RAM (two 8GB modules).
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12-08-2025, 03:26 AM #5

You're asking about whether upgrading the CPU to a high-end i7 would suffice, or if you'd need to also upgrade the GPU and RAM. Your current setup includes a GTX 1080 Ti or Titan with 16GB RAM (two 8GB modules).

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12-08-2025, 03:59 AM
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A modern monster CPU would be needed to achieve smooth performance at 30 FPS in games such as Red Dead, but an i7 wouldn't make much difference.
RPCS3 - Blog
RPCS3 is a multi-platform open-source Sony PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger built in C++ for Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, thanks to reverse engineering.
rpcs3.net
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LethalStats
12-08-2025, 03:59 AM #6

A modern monster CPU would be needed to achieve smooth performance at 30 FPS in games such as Red Dead, but an i7 wouldn't make much difference.
RPCS3 - Blog
RPCS3 is a multi-platform open-source Sony PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger built in C++ for Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, thanks to reverse engineering.
rpcs3.net

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12-08-2025, 12:34 PM
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The more I consider this, the less I feel the need to copy anything from the seventh generation onward. I could also install a console inside the arcade cabinet and connect it to the monitor to access any up-to-date games.
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masterclem4
12-08-2025, 12:34 PM #7

The more I consider this, the less I feel the need to copy anything from the seventh generation onward. I could also install a console inside the arcade cabinet and connect it to the monitor to access any up-to-date games.

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12-19-2025, 07:03 AM
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Because you own the PC, why not give it a shot and find out? Many classic titles run on one thread. Switching to an i7 brings more threads, though the speed gain from a single core remains just about ten percent.
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srope
12-19-2025, 07:03 AM #8

Because you own the PC, why not give it a shot and find out? Many classic titles run on one thread. Switching to an i7 brings more threads, though the speed gain from a single core remains just about ten percent.

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01-02-2026, 10:46 PM
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Okay thanks for the info. I'm going to see if the PC still works first. Then test it for a little while as you suggested. The main purpose of the cabinet is for old school arcade games nothing really past 6th gen. Maybe the odd fighting games Street Fighter 6 but I'll just hooked the PS5 to the monitor and hide inside the cabinet. Thank you again everyone for the advice.
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Silverr94
01-02-2026, 10:46 PM #9

Okay thanks for the info. I'm going to see if the PC still works first. Then test it for a little while as you suggested. The main purpose of the cabinet is for old school arcade games nothing really past 6th gen. Maybe the odd fighting games Street Fighter 6 but I'll just hooked the PS5 to the monitor and hide inside the cabinet. Thank you again everyone for the advice.

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