Hey I’m looking at buying a PC strictly for the purpose of emulation. I’m basing it off of what Dolphin requires since I figure if I can match or exceed those requirements then everything else (PS2, Saturn, etc) should be easy. Here are some of my preferred options:
#1. Dell Optiplex 9020
CPU: Intel Quad Core i5-4570S 2.9GHz
Graphics: Integrated
RAM: 8GB RAM
OS: Windows 7 Professional
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-9020-Performance-Professional-Refurbished/dp/B07194XM9J/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495728361&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=desktop+computer+i5+windows+8&psc=1
#2. Dell Optiplex 9010
CPU: Intel Quad-Core i7-3770 up to 3.9GHz
Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics
RAM: 8GB RAM
OS: Windows 7 Professional
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-9010-DisplayPort-Professional-Refurbished/dp/B072HVRLRK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1495720790&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=i7+desktop+windows+7&psc=1
#3. Elite Desk 800 (Currently Unavailable)
CPU: Intel Core i7 i7-4790 3.60 GHz
Graphics: HD Graphics 4600
RAM: 4 GB RAM
OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
https://www.amazon.com/EliteDesk-800-Desktop-Computer-DVD-Reader/dp/B00TUW66FC/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1495679488&sr=1-6&keywords=i7+desktop+windows+8&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A2289792011%2Cp_n_operating_system_browse-bin%3A12566246011%7C5945862011%2Cp_36%3A2421880011
I don’t really play on using this computer for anything more intense than Dolphin/PCSX2 emulation. As far as I can tell all of these have integrated graphics. However I don’t plan on playing most games at more than 720p with no enhancements.
Which one of these should I buy and could I upgrade the graphics IF I need too. (Sorry it’s been a LONG time since I built a PC. Like over ten years). Thanks!
#1. Dell Optiplex 9020
CPU: Intel Quad Core i5-4570S 2.9GHz
Graphics: Integrated
RAM: 8GB RAM
OS: Windows 7 Professional
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-9020-Performance-Professional-Refurbished/dp/B07194XM9J/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495728361&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=desktop+computer+i5+windows+8&psc=1
#2. Dell Optiplex 9010
CPU: Intel Quad-Core i7-3770 up to 3.9GHz
Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics
RAM: 8GB RAM
OS: Windows 7 Professional
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-9010-DisplayPort-Professional-Refurbished/dp/B072HVRLRK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1495720790&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=i7+desktop+windows+7&psc=1
#3. Elite Desk 800 (Currently Unavailable)
CPU: Intel Core i7 i7-4790 3.60 GHz
Graphics: HD Graphics 4600
RAM: 4 GB RAM
OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
https://www.amazon.com/EliteDesk-800-Desktop-Computer-DVD-Reader/dp/B00TUW66FC/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1495679488&sr=1-6&keywords=i7+desktop+windows+8&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A2289792011%2Cp_n_operating_system_browse-bin%3A12566246011%7C5945862011%2Cp_36%3A2421880011
I don’t really play on using this computer for anything more intense than Dolphin/PCSX2 emulation. As far as I can tell all of these have integrated graphics. However I don’t plan on playing most games at more than 720p with no enhancements.
Which one of these should I buy and could I upgrade the graphics IF I need too. (Sorry it’s been a LONG time since I built a PC. Like over ten years). Thanks!