+- 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: General Discussion (https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Forum-general-discussion)
+--- Thread: AMD Phenom II series (/Thread-amd-phenom-ii-series)
AMD Phenom II series - Lodikis - 09-01-2009
Hello,
I'm thinking of buying the AMD Phenom II 955 Black Edition. I've been in the emulator scene for a while (been following it) and I know Intel's processors are better for emulation. I'm choosing the AMD Phenom II 955 Black Edition because of my budget but I'm also able to choose the Q9550. Which one should I choose Price/Performance-wise in Dolphin.
Oh yea, I do want a quadcore. I know a E8400 is the cheapest and best for Dolphin (except for i7 ofcourse).
Thank you!
RE: AMD Phenom II series - CacoFFF - 09-01-2009
Now, what kind of memory do you want to use?
DDR2 or DDR3?
If you're going for DDR3 memory, socket 775 won't take much advantage of it, so anything AM3 or Core i5 would be your choice.
If you're planning to buy DDR2 memory (or already have it), then the choice is entirely up to you.
RE: AMD Phenom II series - Lodikis - 09-01-2009
(09-01-2009, 04:00 AM)CacoFFF Wrote: Now, what kind of memory do you want to use?
DDR2 or DDR3?
If you're going for DDR3 memory, socket 775 won't take much advantage of it, so anything AM3 or Core i5 would be your choice.
If you're planning to buy DDR2 memory (or already have it), then the choice is entirely up to you.
Which processor has the best speed on stock on Dolphin? Phenom II 955 Black Edition or the Q9550?
RE: AMD Phenom II series - CacoFFF - 09-01-2009
Well, both should perform quite the same on Dolphin, Phenom II 955 should do better in heavy multitasking (idiot fanboys, don't confuse that with raw power), now, if you're looking into minor upgrades in the future (platform life), or better overclocking, get the Phenom II 955.
RE: AMD Phenom II series - Lodikis - 09-01-2009
(09-01-2009, 04:35 AM)CacoFFF Wrote: Well, both should perform quite the same on Dolphin, Phenom II 955 should do better in heavy multitasking (idiot fanboys, don't confuse that with raw power), now, if you're looking into minor upgrades in the future (platform life), or better overclocking, get the Phenom II 955.
Alright sounds good. I'm going with the ATI HD4890, it seems to be good for it's price.
A small question, can I reach full speed on Dolphin, the stable games?
RE: AMD Phenom II series - krypking - 09-01-2009
u need to overclock to like 4.0 ghz, most games should run very well, minor slow downs in heavy grafical areas in some games
RE: AMD Phenom II series - Lodikis - 09-01-2009
(09-01-2009, 05:04 AM)krypking Wrote: u need to overclock to like 4.0 ghz, most games should run very well, minor slow downs in heavy grafical areas in some games
Sounds good. What games do you recommened to play on stock speed?
I'd love to play these again on 720p:
Tales of Symphonia
Super Smash Brothers Melee
Super Smash Brothers Brawl
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
That's about it. I know Four Swords is a bit buggy in Dual Core mode.
RE: AMD Phenom II series - THELUKESTIR - 09-01-2009
not sure about the four swords or symphonia but i know the other 3 will run full speed on your system
RE: AMD Phenom II series - Lodikis - 09-01-2009
(09-01-2009, 05:56 AM)THELUKESTIR Wrote: not sure about the four swords or symphonia but i know the other 3 will run full speed on your system
Alright thanks for letting me know.
