| JILost |
Posted on 19-01-06, 15:06 in JILost's computer stuff returns (revision 2)
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Post: #1 of 3
Since: 11-13-18 Last post: 1761 days Last view: 1424 days |
So I got some extra money this year for the holidays. I'd like to upgrade my computer somehow. Here's what I have: ASUS F2A55-M LE not sure on RAM internal video card internal sound card 1 TB HDD internal most recent Win10 The RAM I'm not clear on because I don't know how to read CPU-Z's memory page to tell me exactly how many sticks I have, what capacity, or what my total capacity is. Here are my options: * New external HDD or SSD of at least 2TB to store my iTunes library, VSTs, back up old hard drive(s), etc. * RAM upgrade to full capacity (whatever that is). * Video card upgrade for emulation purposes. * CPU/mobo for emulation purposes. * Given the age of my current machine, a "cheap" but whole new machine at least slightly exceeding the specs of my current one. Note that on the last two, I'm not looking for "state of the art", just enough of whatever is necessary to run something like Saturn or 2DS (or 3DS?) full speed. Right now, even higan and bsnes struggle to reach full speed, which I'm guessing is a RAM issue rather than CPU. Barring full speed, I'll pretty much settle for anything that qualifies as an "upgrade" from where I am right now. Right now, I'm using crucial.com to figure out how much RAM I would need, but even it won't explicitly specifically tell me exactly what my full capacity is and exactly what I have (or I'm being very, very dense). SO out of the options above, which one(s) would get me the most improvement? |
| JILost |
Posted on 19-01-16, 15:57 in JILost's computer stuff returns
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Post: #2 of 3
Since: 11-13-18 Last post: 1761 days Last view: 1424 days |
The reason I suggest that it might be a RAM issue is because I've been told that far weaker CPU's have blown through higan easily. Dolphin gets 10-30 fps on a good day. Same with Saturn emus. I should be able to run all of these at over 60 fps with my current CPU, shouldn't I? Am I lacking some kind of Open GL components that would be present on a dedicated video card? Even if I did upgrade my processor, would any of the above improve or would I need a whole new mobo? What would be the benefit of going to an SSD over a HDD? Would it just be a reliability/stability thing or would the performance actually pick up in any significant way? |
| JILost |
Posted on 20-01-26, 16:31 in What are you listening to right now?
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Post: #3 of 3
Since: 11-13-18 Last post: 1761 days Last view: 1424 days |
I’m currently on a Falcom J.D.K. Band binge, adding all manner of albums to my Apple Music library. Any recommendations? |
