Thinking of getting a new PC, really need some advice

Terryh22 · 08-20-2012, 06:04 PM #1

I have been looking around for awhile now and trying to see what would be the best for dolphin to run with and for cheap as possible. i was thinking of getting something on ebay if possible. ive looked at...Custom AMD FX 4.5G Quad Core x4 Radeon Gaming Desktop Computer PC DDR3. it has an Integrated Radeon 3000 Graphics Adapter, AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core, 4.5 ghz, 8GB(2x4GB) DDR3 1333MHz. im just looking for some input, since my computer i have now is several years old, im due for a new one anyways, i think it looks good for dolphin, but i would love to hear some opinions on if it will be able to run smoothly. plus i would love to get other emulators too Smile

. thanks in advance for any help.

**DefenderX** · 08-20-2012, 06:26 PM #2

Pls stay away from the AMD FX series. The Faildozer performs poory with Dolphin. An AMD Phenom II X4 will beat the AMD FX.

The best choice is of course an Intel CPU. (Core i5-3570k)

Terryh22 · 08-20-2012, 11:13 PM #3

Really? those dont seem to be cheap lol. but ill keep looking Smile

**admin89** · (This post was last modified: 08-20-2012, 11:25 PM by admin89.)

If you don't have money for graphic card then Llano 3870k is your choice .
Or wait for A10 5800k or A8 5600k
http://forums.dolphin-emu.org/showthread.php?tid=24206

werewolfyman · 08-21-2012, 12:09 AM #5

How large is your budget?

Terryh22 · 08-21-2012, 12:38 AM #6

id say between 300-500ish, that Asus AMD FX 4.5G Quad Core x4 Radeon Gaming Desktop Computer PC DDR3 on ebay was 370 but poster said before it was a bad idea to get it. another thing, im not looking for the best graphics, as long as i can see what im playing lol.

werewolfyman · 08-21-2012, 12:49 AM #7

(08-21-2012, 12:38 AM)Terryh22 Wrote: id say between 300-500ish, that Asus AMD FX 4.5G Quad Core x4 Radeon Gaming Desktop Computer PC DDR3 on ebay was 370 but poster said before it was a bad idea to get it. another thing, im not looking for the best graphics, as long as i can see what im playing lol.

Know how to build a PC?

Terryh22 · 08-21-2012, 05:49 AM #8

nope, wish i did.

Terryh22 · 08-21-2012, 08:46 AM #9

i wonder if i could just buy on ebay the Core i5-3570k and put it in my computer? and if i couldnt do it, perhaps i could try a computer place around my area? if thats possible, i may look into calling a couple of them tomorrow.

**AnyOldName3** · 08-21-2012, 08:57 AM **#10**

We don't have enough information about your current PC to say whether this will work. You'll probably have to buy a new z77 motherboard.