$1100 for i7 4770R + Intel HD 5200 which is on par with GT 640 ? It's too expensive .
You can get a very compact PC for $400~500 less
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GB-BXi7-4770R-BRIX-Ultra-Compact/dp/B00HWP6CMG
Dolphin is a dual core application ... See Dolphin Benchmark here
For desktop , i5 4670k + MSI Z87 G45 is the best combo for Dolphin atm . You must overclock i5 4670k (4.2GHz~)
For Laptop , i7 4700MQ is the best bang for buck CPU atm . Dolphin doesn't support Hyperthreading , Dual CPU , Dual GPU , SLI , Crossfire . A powerful single GPU is the best , you should get latest GPU (GTX 8xxM) . Keep in mind that laptop ain't as strong as desktop in both processing power and dissipating heat , i7 4700MQ is still a bit slower than i3 4130 @ 3.4GHz . In fact , most non-gaming enthusiast class laptops will overheat if you run Dolphin on them
Ram doesn't matter . Focus on CPU and GPU power then you're good to go
You can get a very compact PC for $400~500 less
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GB-BXi7-4770R-BRIX-Ultra-Compact/dp/B00HWP6CMG
Dolphin is a dual core application ... See Dolphin Benchmark here
For desktop , i5 4670k + MSI Z87 G45 is the best combo for Dolphin atm . You must overclock i5 4670k (4.2GHz~)
For Laptop , i7 4700MQ is the best bang for buck CPU atm . Dolphin doesn't support Hyperthreading , Dual CPU , Dual GPU , SLI , Crossfire . A powerful single GPU is the best , you should get latest GPU (GTX 8xxM) . Keep in mind that laptop ain't as strong as desktop in both processing power and dissipating heat , i7 4700MQ is still a bit slower than i3 4130 @ 3.4GHz . In fact , most non-gaming enthusiast class laptops will overheat if you run Dolphin on them
Quote: Another piece of information I'm curious about is the impact of RAM on Dolphin and PCSX2.
Quote: I saw a Self-Built thread with an i5 that brought it in around 900$ but I'm hesitant to spend that money and end up trying to play Skyward Sword or Watch Dogs and end up disappointedI say $700 is more than enough unless you desperately need to run Dolphin at 4k resolution (need a powerful GPU)
Ram doesn't matter . Focus on CPU and GPU power then you're good to go
admin89 Wrote:Watch "How to build your PC" or sth like that via youtube then you're good to go
Supply : Microcenter Store
Intel HD 4600 is good enough for 2.5x Internal Resolution (1600x1320) , no AA , 16x Anisotropic Filters in most games (It has been tested and verified) . You can add a graphic card later if you want (Recommend : EVGA GTX 750 , it must be EVGA due to their durability )
i5 4670k (190$)
MSI Z87 G45 Gaming mobo (150$)
WD Blue 1TB 7200rpm (60$)
Corsair Vengeance Dual Channel 2x2GB DDR3 1600MHz(60$)
EVGA 600W PSU 80 Plus Bronze (65$)
Thermaltake Commander Snow Edition with USB 3.0 port(48$)
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo (37$)
IC Diamond 7 Carat thermal paste (7$) (Search "how to apply thermal paste" via youtube)
Total cost : 617USD
Optional : EVGA GTX 750 Superclocked Version (140$)
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