Dolphin, the GameCube and Wii emulator - Forums

(10-24-2011, 07:01 AM)MFZ Wrote: [ -> ]

(10-24-2011, 06:03 AM)Defenc3 Wrote: [ -> ]Oh well, I guess it's time to change ...

Any idea why I can still run many new games without problems ? Is the Gamecube more demanding ?

Just research console emulation on PCs. Google it and you'll most likely find that it takes a lot of CPU power to emulate a console 100% on a PC - even one as old as the Gamecube.

Start with the PS2 or Nintendo DS
nearly the same requirements like Dolphin

Money wise (around $500), what do you guys suggest ? I already have a nvidia GT430, a 550W power supply, a dvd-drive, a HDD and I can use my old computer case. So basically I would need a processor, motherboard and memory.

Thanks

(10-24-2011, 10:02 AM)Defenc3 Wrote: [ -> ]Money wise (around $500), what do you guys suggest ? I already have a nvidia GT430, a 550W power supply, a dvd-drive, a HDD and I can use my old computer case. So basically I would need a processor, motherboard and memory.

Thanks

Get an i5 2500k. And a Z68 Motherboard. And a Cooler master Hyper 212.
Best experience ever.
And get the GTX 460. (Optional.)
Seriously.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131773
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

And the RAM, of course.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

Remember, Microcenter has the 2500k $40 cheaper than newegg.
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589

(10-24-2011, 11:10 AM)HawaiianPunch Wrote: [ -> ]Remember, Microcenter has the 2500k $40 cheaper than newegg.
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589

In-store ONLY, of course.