Hey guys, I've come here to, once again, find out if a computer that I happened to choose would be good enough to run some games on Dolphin and other emulators.
In my previous thread, I was looking at laptops as the computer type for my next purchase. Since then, I have found out that laptops usually don't perform as well as desktops. So, I tried to find the components I would need to build my own computer, and figured out that I would need to spend around +$1000 for a full computer setup (all computer components, mouse, keyboard, monitor) if I were to build my own computer, which is beyond my budget of around $900 to spend on every single thing (narrowed down to stuff like tax and shipping costs and that kind of stuff, also including what was in parentheses above).
With that said, it seems like now one of my only options left is to get a pre-built desktop seeing how a DIY one would be too expensive for me, and I think I found a computer that just might suffice.
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-CM6730-US010S...828&sr=1-1
Specs are in the link above or:
Processor3.1 GHz Core i5-3350P
RAM16 GB DDR3
Hard Drive1024 GB SATA
Graphics CoprocessorNVIDIA Geforce GT 640 3GB
Graphics Card Ram Size3000 MB
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
6
Number of USB 3.0 Ports
2
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Other Technical Details
Brand NameAsus
SeriesCM6730-US010S
Item model numberCM6730-US010S
Hardware PlatformPC
Operating SystemWindows 8
Item Weight17.4 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H9.50 x 20.20 x 18.90 inches
Color
Black
Processor BrandIntel
Processor Count4
Computer Memory TypeSODIMM
Hard Drive InterfaceSerial ATA
Hard Drive Rotational Speed7200 RPM
Optical Drive TypeDVD-RW
Here is a list of the games that I want to run on Dolphin and PCSX2:
Gamecube:
MARIO KART DOUBLE DASH
RESIDENT EVIL 4
IKARUGA
VIEWTIFUL JOE
LUIGI'S MANSION
KIRBY AIR RIDE
SOUL CALIBUR II
PAPER MARIO: THE THOUSAND-YEAR DOOR
SKIES OF ARCADIA: LEGENDS
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: WIND WAKER
PIKMIN 2
METAL GEAR SOLID: TWIN SNAKES
PS2:
RATCHET AND CLANK: UP YOUR ARSENAL
GRAN TURISMO 3
FINAL FANTASY X
DRAGON QUEST VIII
KLONoA 2: LUNATEA'S VEIL
GUILTY GEAR X2
METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SUBSISTENCE
TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER 3
KATAMARI DAMACY
GITAROO MAN
SKYGUNNER
KINGDOM HEARTS II
FINAL FANTSY XII
GTA: VICE CITY
GOD OF WAR
DARK CLOUD 2
SILENT HILL 2
I wish to be able to run games identical OR better as if they were being played on the actual system itself. From what I understand, this computer could probably run the games as described, with maybe the only component not being able to handle that being the GPU.
I know some of you are probably going to say that I should just save up for a DIY, but I have been saving up for this computer for several months without spending pretty much anything, so I can't really afford to save up any longer.
Please feel free to make recommendations as well as to which computer I should buy as well.
In my previous thread, I was looking at laptops as the computer type for my next purchase. Since then, I have found out that laptops usually don't perform as well as desktops. So, I tried to find the components I would need to build my own computer, and figured out that I would need to spend around +$1000 for a full computer setup (all computer components, mouse, keyboard, monitor) if I were to build my own computer, which is beyond my budget of around $900 to spend on every single thing (narrowed down to stuff like tax and shipping costs and that kind of stuff, also including what was in parentheses above).
With that said, it seems like now one of my only options left is to get a pre-built desktop seeing how a DIY one would be too expensive for me, and I think I found a computer that just might suffice.
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-CM6730-US010S...828&sr=1-1
Specs are in the link above or:
Processor3.1 GHz Core i5-3350P
RAM16 GB DDR3
Hard Drive1024 GB SATA
Graphics CoprocessorNVIDIA Geforce GT 640 3GB
Graphics Card Ram Size3000 MB
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
6
Number of USB 3.0 Ports
2
Expand
Other Technical Details
Brand NameAsus
SeriesCM6730-US010S
Item model numberCM6730-US010S
Hardware PlatformPC
Operating SystemWindows 8
Item Weight17.4 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H9.50 x 20.20 x 18.90 inches
Color
Black
Processor BrandIntel
Processor Count4
Computer Memory TypeSODIMM
Hard Drive InterfaceSerial ATA
Hard Drive Rotational Speed7200 RPM
Optical Drive TypeDVD-RW
Here is a list of the games that I want to run on Dolphin and PCSX2:
Gamecube:
MARIO KART DOUBLE DASH
RESIDENT EVIL 4
IKARUGA
VIEWTIFUL JOE
LUIGI'S MANSION
KIRBY AIR RIDE
SOUL CALIBUR II
PAPER MARIO: THE THOUSAND-YEAR DOOR
SKIES OF ARCADIA: LEGENDS
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: WIND WAKER
PIKMIN 2
METAL GEAR SOLID: TWIN SNAKES
PS2:
RATCHET AND CLANK: UP YOUR ARSENAL
GRAN TURISMO 3
FINAL FANTASY X
DRAGON QUEST VIII
KLONoA 2: LUNATEA'S VEIL
GUILTY GEAR X2
METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SUBSISTENCE
TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER 3
KATAMARI DAMACY
GITAROO MAN
SKYGUNNER
KINGDOM HEARTS II
FINAL FANTSY XII
GTA: VICE CITY
GOD OF WAR
DARK CLOUD 2
SILENT HILL 2
I wish to be able to run games identical OR better as if they were being played on the actual system itself. From what I understand, this computer could probably run the games as described, with maybe the only component not being able to handle that being the GPU.
I know some of you are probably going to say that I should just save up for a DIY, but I have been saving up for this computer for several months without spending pretty much anything, so I can't really afford to save up any longer.
Please feel free to make recommendations as well as to which computer I should buy as well.