Hi,
I’m currently searching for a small factor pc, or mini PC, to build my own “retrobox” (to use it on hd tv, lcd vga screen and maybe also 15khz rgb monitor).
For now I’m doing my tests on my lenovo laptop (intel core 2 duo P8700 2.5ghz, intel gm45 chipset, 4gb ram), and it’s working perfectly (at least for the emulators interesting me, especially bsnes), and the few shaders I tried. I found (but not bought it for now) a desktop pc with core 2 duo too, but this time a E7400, 2.8ghz, 2gb ram, intel gma X4500 chipset. Do you think it’s a good machine for a Lakka based “retrobox” , especially for crt shaders and accuracy focused emulators ?
I may add (not sure of the compatibility) a low profile passive nvidia GT card (basic 30 euros card, but including dedicated ram and hdmi). I’m not sure if Lakka can use it more than the integrated chipset.
What do you think about this machine ? Good enough for my project ?
Does Retroarch benefit from a dedicated graphics card (for 8-16bit games especially) ?
EDIT : I found another machine, based on pentium dual, 2x3ghz (intel chipset again). The good thing with this PC is the ultra small case, wich is conveniant for this kind of project. Is a pentium d 3ghz better than a core2duo 2.8ghz, specifically for Retroarch/lakka ?
thank you for your help.