+- Dolphin, the GameCube and Wii emulator - Forums (https://forums.dolphin-emu.org)
+-- Forum: Dolphin Emulator Discussion and Support (https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Forum-dolphin-emulator-discussion-and-support)
+--- Forum: Hardware (https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Forum-hardware)
+--- Thread: is this fast enough to run dolphin and more (/Thread-is-this-fast-enough-to-run-dolphin-and-more)
is this fast enough to run dolphin and more - SSVegeta4511 - 04-24-2013
Dell Alienware X51 Compact Desktop with 3rd Generation Ivy Bridge
Intel Core i7-3770 Quad Core CPU
FULLY LOADED!
Intel 3rd Generation Core i7-3770 Quad Core Processor, 4x3.4GHz/Max Turbo Frequency 3.9GHz
6GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz RAM
1TB SATA 7200rpm Hard Drive
Slot Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (Write to CD/DVD)
Dell 1502 Wireless N WiFi Card
1GB DDR5 NVidia GT 640 Graphics Card with DVI and HDMI Ports (Supports Dual Monitors)
Integrated HD 7.1 Sound with WAVES MAXX Audio
Integrated 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet LAN Network Card
Alienware Mouse and MultiMedia Keyboard
Genuine Windows 8® Home Edition 64-bit with Disk
2 USB 3.0 Ports, 6 USB 2.0 Ports (2 front, 4 back)
hope to hear back something soon on this
RE: is this fast enough to run dolphin and more - NaturalViolence - 04-24-2013
With that graphics card you will have to leave AA off and use either 2x or 3x IR depending on the game. But overall yes. Since it's a prebuilt system it can't be overclocked which is necessary to achieve fullspeed in more demanding games. I would highly recommend that you build your own system instead if you haven't already bought this.
RE: is this fast enough to run dolphin and more - AnyOldName3 - 04-24-2013
Especially over buying from Alienware, as the price to performance ratio is awful.