I've read the stickied threads about CPU hierarchy and min GPU specs and some posts from these and other forums specifically comparing the Phenom X4 965 with the i5 for Dolphin. Looking to build a Dolphin rig that will run Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, and maybe Super Paper Mario/Mario Galaxy well on high settings (1080p, AA on, perhaps with LLE).
I have a couple of hangups, especially due to the fact that I've always been an AMD fanboy. Reading the benchmarks between the Phenom II X4 965 and the i5 (really any model) was pretty sobering. So I'm trying to move past that and pick the best rig to run the above games. I'm shaky on the GPU choice. I'd prefer not to spend more than about $150 on one, but I can flex a little if I need it to meet my specs.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Public...r=30854468
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Public...r=22713645
These builds do not include case or PSU since I haven't narrowed that down yet (I'm open to suggestions). I'm thinking an HTPC case but I have concerns about cooling. Also, most of them either seem to be very cheap in terms of build quality, or outrageously expensive for a case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...er=REVIEWS
Thanks!
I have a couple of hangups, especially due to the fact that I've always been an AMD fanboy. Reading the benchmarks between the Phenom II X4 965 and the i5 (really any model) was pretty sobering. So I'm trying to move past that and pick the best rig to run the above games. I'm shaky on the GPU choice. I'd prefer not to spend more than about $150 on one, but I can flex a little if I need it to meet my specs.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Public...r=30854468
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Public...r=22713645
These builds do not include case or PSU since I haven't narrowed that down yet (I'm open to suggestions). I'm thinking an HTPC case but I have concerns about cooling. Also, most of them either seem to be very cheap in terms of build quality, or outrageously expensive for a case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...er=REVIEWS
Thanks!