Building a new PC, how will Dolphin run on it?

10-16-2011, 06:56 AM #1

Here is the spec:

Processor: i3 2100 3.10ghz
GPU: MSI GTX 460
RAM: 8GB DDR3
OS: Windows 7 64-bit

I am looking to play Xenoblade at a decent FPS hopefully...

**NaturalViolence** · 10-16-2011, 08:08 AM #2

It should do very well.

Keltahk · 10-20-2011, 05:06 AM #3

i was runnin an AMD Phenom II x4 965 with a geforce gtx 460 and it was running great. I'm currently using an i7 930 with geforce gtx 560ti and it plays every gc/wii game i've tried perfect with the exception of non playable games within the emulator of course..

carrefour123 · 10-20-2011, 11:15 PM #4

Great!!! I need the new PC too Angel

Dumachum · 10-21-2011, 01:08 AM #5

Dump the i3 and get a i5-2500k.

Get a 560 instead of a 460.

**Runo** · (This post was last modified: 10-21-2011, 06:12 AM by Runo.)

I agree for the processor, but a 460 is more than enough for Dolphin (and most PC games)

10-26-2011, 04:45 AM #7

(10-21-2011, 01:08 AM)Dumachum Wrote: Dump the i3 and get a i5-2500k.

Get a 560 instead of a 460.

To add on to this, make sure you have a decent P67 or Z68 motherboard and a decent aftermarket CPU cooler.

And a case with good airflow.

YouHaveRROD · 10-28-2011, 06:45 AM #8

(10-21-2011, 01:08 AM)Dumachum Wrote: Dump the i3 and get a i5-2500k.

Get a 560 instead of a 460.

What if it's over his budget?

SeeK · 10-28-2011, 10:19 PM #9

(10-28-2011, 06:45 AM)YouHaveRROD Wrote:
(10-21-2011, 01:08 AM)Dumachum Wrote: Dump the i3 and get a i5-2500k.

Get a 560 instead of a 460.

What if it's over his budget?

Indeed. An i3-2100 will be fine for most things, it just means that LLE DSP on thread isn't a good option (but it never helps too much anyway). Considering the IPC of Sandy Bridge in general, 3.1 GHz should be plenty for many titles, especially GC games.