HyperSpin requirements explained

[penance]

I can't answer your question directly, but you could use a CPU monitoring utility to compare usage while running Hyperspin. That would at least give you an idea on CPU utilization. Window's has a resource monitor, but there are better ones out there.

You see.. I was really stupid here I think.

OF COURSE I can watch it for myself!? Oh man.. I'm feeling really silly now. xD

But thanks. I checked it with my i7 4770K (4 cores +4 with Hyperthreading) and I can say that:

Hyperspin is using all 4 cores but NOT Hyperthreading!

Many many thanks, bma1984. =)

[krazeechester]

I have built many a PC but with how cheap refurbished desktops are I am looking on taking the easy way out. Anybody have any opinions on whether this machine would work for emulating up to the Dreamcast? If you don't think it could handle the Dreamcast, where do you think I would max out as far a system is concerned? Many thanks in advance!

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5962RJ9240

[dougan78]

I have built many a PC but with how cheap refurbished desktops are I am looking on taking the easy way out. Anybody have any opinions on whether this machine would work for emulating up to the Dreamcast? If you don't think it could handle the Dreamcast, where do you think I would max out as far a system is concerned? Many thanks in advance!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5962RJ9240

I ecycled a core 2 duo laptop because it could not handle DC. To get as many games working as possible you will need a combination of emulator, one being demul and that requires a beefier box. I have no recommendations on minimums. I can only recommend get the best cpu and gfx card you can afford. Good luck.

[krazeechester]

Ok I will do that. Thanks!

[oregonoceanhome]

Hi, 

Brand new to Hyperspin and looking to get a relatively cheap computer to run hyperspin. Don't think think I will be going too crazy with trying to get every single system out there. 

I used to be, but no longer up to date with technology and don't know if X video card is better than Y video card, etc...

Would this be a good computer to start as the base. The computer will be used exclusively for the arcade cabinet build. 

Thanks in advance,

Nate

https://www.amazon.com/UN65U-M023M-VivoMini-Barebones-i3-7100U-integrated/dp/B06WP2RVW3/ref=sr_1_17?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1509287322&sr=1-17&keywords=mini%2Bpc&th=1

[griffin518]

Do you need something that small, for a bartop, etc? The reason I ask is that you can probably put together a mid-tower based setup for a bit less, and that'll give you some additional flexibility.

I'd also highly recommend a dedicated GPU if you're considering using any shaders (which will emulate a CRT screen, etc.)

[oregonoceanhome]

Yes, i would really like something small and portable. If its a little bit more money for something small, i don't mind

What would include a GPU?

[griffin518]

4 hours ago, oregonoceanhome said:

Yes, i would really like something small and portable. If its a little bit more money for something small, i don't mind

What would include a GPU?

Look for a kit which includes a motherboard that has a PCI Express (aka PCIe) slot.

[dmcd2k]

Hi all, I am brand new here and was wondering about hardware requirements, hardware is probably my weakest part, so was wondering would the following machine be more than sufficient for running some of the most intensive games and emulators

HP Pavilion Power 580-015na

Windows 10 (64-bit)

- Intel® Core™ i5-7400 Processor 
- Quad-core 
- 3 GHz / 3.5 GHz (Turbo Boost) 
- 6 MB cache

8 GB DDR4 (2400 MHz) (16 GB maximum installable RAM)

- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 
- 2 GB GDDR5
- 10th generation Pascal

2 TB HDD, 7200 rpm

Intel H170

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/desktop-pcs/desktop-pcs/hp-pavilion-power-580-015na-gaming-pc-10164793-pdt.html

Cheers all

David

[flipporabasta]

Hi. Just read the firts post. and it did answer most of my questions, though im thinking ill ask anyway.
im mainly interested in running arcade classics. so would a used
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 - 2.33 GHz / 4M / 1333FSB (double core), 2 GB DDR2 ram, Intel GMA 3100 graphics work?
want to spend as little money as i can.