Is my pc ready for dolphin?

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Quote:I'm starting to think that it's a cpu bottleneck all around

Yup , those game are all demanding games which require OCed i5 . Dolphin doesn't care much about GPU as long as you not use ridiculous high resolution , AA . Even an integrated GPU like Intel HD 4600 is fine for 1->2.5x Internal Resolution , no AA , 16x AF
Since your i3 is a locked multiplier CPU , it probably come with a locked mobo (can't OC)
You should buy a new mobo like MSI Z87 G41 or G45 + i5 4670k + Aftermarket Cooler like CM Evo 212 and push that CPu to 4.3GHz
Keep in mind that 4th gen Haswell is 20 or even 30% faster than 3rd gen Ivy Bridge in Dolphin