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Seeking guidance on building a retro gaming PC setup.

Seeking guidance on building a retro gaming PC setup.

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Ruubiee17
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07-23-2017, 04:36 AM
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Hey there, friends. It seems like I might have shared the wrong thread, but I'm still trying to figure out what to do next. I recently lost my old retro gaming gear because the HDD failed and I forgot to back it up. Everything was working smoothly on Linux Mint 19 with EmulationStation until now. Now that it's gone, I'm thinking about a bigger project. Right now I have: an AMD Phenom II X4 965BE, an Asis M488TD-M Evo/UBS3, a Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 1600, an Asus Strix GTX 970, an SSD for booting and 2TB storage, and a PSU that just stopped working. I'm still deciding what to do next. I recall seeing Linus set up a retro arcade setup once—what are your thoughts? Should I upgrade my hardware or keep what I have? And what kind of PSU should I get for this build? Thanks a lot!
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Ruubiee17
07-23-2017, 04:36 AM #1

Hey there, friends. It seems like I might have shared the wrong thread, but I'm still trying to figure out what to do next. I recently lost my old retro gaming gear because the HDD failed and I forgot to back it up. Everything was working smoothly on Linux Mint 19 with EmulationStation until now. Now that it's gone, I'm thinking about a bigger project. Right now I have: an AMD Phenom II X4 965BE, an Asis M488TD-M Evo/UBS3, a Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 1600, an Asus Strix GTX 970, an SSD for booting and 2TB storage, and a PSU that just stopped working. I'm still deciding what to do next. I recall seeing Linus set up a retro arcade setup once—what are your thoughts? Should I upgrade my hardware or keep what I have? And what kind of PSU should I get for this build? Thanks a lot!

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chsbkr
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07-23-2017, 03:33 PM
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For these systems, Windows is recommended to use Direct X features. If you're playing on a NES, Genesis, or PS1, consider getting a Pi.
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chsbkr
07-23-2017, 03:33 PM #2

For these systems, Windows is recommended to use Direct X features. If you're playing on a NES, Genesis, or PS1, consider getting a Pi.

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Bonnibel
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07-23-2017, 07:06 PM
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I'm sure a (~$10) RPi Zero will work well for SNES, NES, and Genesis. I've noticed PS1 and N64 titles run smoothly on an RPi 3, though frame rates might vary depending on the game.
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Bonnibel
07-23-2017, 07:06 PM #3

I'm sure a (~$10) RPi Zero will work well for SNES, NES, and Genesis. I've noticed PS1 and N64 titles run smoothly on an RPi 3, though frame rates might vary depending on the game.

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Eduardo_GameOn
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07-25-2017, 12:03 AM
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Thanks! I'll review the video. Looking at retro consoles up to PS3, and testing VR on various setups.
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Eduardo_GameOn
07-25-2017, 12:03 AM #4

Thanks! I'll review the video. Looking at retro consoles up to PS3, and testing VR on various setups.

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lekingmoonya
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07-27-2017, 11:48 PM
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Thanks, I'll check the Retropie 3 options, though I'm not entirely confident about the PS3 compatibility.
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lekingmoonya
07-27-2017, 11:48 PM #5

Thanks, I'll check the Retropie 3 options, though I'm not entirely confident about the PS3 compatibility.

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hanmika
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07-28-2017, 01:47 AM
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No chance. You would need a pretty solid PC to run ps3 emulators at decent frame rates. I believe a while back I watched a youtube video of a Ryzen 5 2400g based system emulating ps3 games, but it was often laggy. Even with a capable PC, there are few ps3 games that run properly with the emulators currently available.
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hanmika
07-28-2017, 01:47 AM #6

No chance. You would need a pretty solid PC to run ps3 emulators at decent frame rates. I believe a while back I watched a youtube video of a Ryzen 5 2400g based system emulating ps3 games, but it was often laggy. Even with a capable PC, there are few ps3 games that run properly with the emulators currently available.

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07-28-2017, 06:13 AM
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It's worth noting that running PS3 would likely require a modern Ryzen processor. Any ideas about Hyperspin or Setup could help make it feasible, depending on your goals.
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WD_Trashster
07-28-2017, 06:13 AM #7

It's worth noting that running PS3 would likely require a modern Ryzen processor. Any ideas about Hyperspin or Setup could help make it feasible, depending on your goals.

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dason_rar
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07-30-2017, 03:27 AM
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PS3 demands a lot of power too. Most emulators run on a single core, achieving smooth 1080p at 60fps requires powerful equipment. I recommend a 9900k processor, boosted to 5GHz for better results. On the PS3 itself, you won’t be stuck at 60fps for most titles—30fps is ideal. For emulators like Xenia, a GPU is needed (Xbox 360), while a CPU upgrade helps (PS3). If you prefer using an old Xbox 360, consider buying one, replace the cooling paste, and you’ll be set.
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dason_rar
07-30-2017, 03:27 AM #8

PS3 demands a lot of power too. Most emulators run on a single core, achieving smooth 1080p at 60fps requires powerful equipment. I recommend a 9900k processor, boosted to 5GHz for better results. On the PS3 itself, you won’t be stuck at 60fps for most titles—30fps is ideal. For emulators like Xenia, a GPU is needed (Xbox 360), while a CPU upgrade helps (PS3). If you prefer using an old Xbox 360, consider buying one, replace the cooling paste, and you’ll be set.

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