Little Emulation Box Specs?

[TheSLSAMG]

So, here we are again.

 

I am planning to build a new PC in a few months time. I will be using an Xbox One controller to control it all, but I need to know what some good specs would be. I don't want to spend a boatload, maybe around $500. I was thinking, would an i3 4130 with 8GB RAM and an ex-mining R9 270 or GTX 750 Ti be enough to play games from PlayStation 1, 2, Portable, NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Gamecube, Wii, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and the original Xbox?

[JAKEBAB]

should be fine to run those emulators but why not get a athlon 760k and 270x?

[Shd0w2]

Why not this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VFksnQ

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VFksnQ/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($112.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master GeminII M4 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.61 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($74.97 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($80.24 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($35.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $537.76

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Of course,a mining 280x or 270x would be better.

[TheSLSAMG]

should be fine to run those emulators but why not get a athlon 760k and 270x?

I have used a 760K before. I really have come to dislike the chips, seeing as the i3 and FX 6300 beat the living snot out of it for about $20-$30 more. They also run pretty damn hot, and it's going to be in a warm environment.

[CoolBeans]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.92 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Core Edition Video Card  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $481.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Look around for 270s 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($112.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI 760GM-P23 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.92 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Core Edition Video Card  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $459.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

[TheSLSAMG]

 

Why not this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VFksnQ

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VFksnQ/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($112.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master GeminII M4 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.61 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($74.97 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($80.24 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($35.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $537.76

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Of course,a mining 280x or 270x would be better.

 

I appreciate the effort, but I hold some personal issues with this rig.

-too large

-too much is spent on motherboard, allowing for compromise with the overall power of the components

-95W AMD CPU + slim CPU cooler = fiery hot.

 

I am, in essence, an Intel fanboy in some senses. But, not for bad reason. The mATX boards on AM3+ are unarguably bad. Third party compaines pay no attention to the high end, instead catering to the absolute low end. Therefore, they are terrible quality. I like how I can buy an Intel H81 board for $55 and not worry about it blowing up under the power load, something worth mentioning with smaller form factor AM3+ machines.

[CCap]

Do you mind buying used parts? For $700 I built a PC with a GTX 780, FX6300, 8GB RAM, among other parts.

 

If you don't mind buying used, let me know. I can help you look around on eBay for some nice deals ;D

[Shd0w2]

I appreciate the effort, but I hold some personal issues with this rig.

-too large

-too much is spent on motherboard, allowing for compromise with the overall power of the components

-95W AMD CPU + slim CPU cooler = fiery hot.

 

I am, in essence, an Intel fanboy in some senses. But, not for bad reason. The mATX boards on AM3+ are unarguably bad. Third party compaines pay no attention to the high end, instead catering to the absolute low end. Therefore, they are terrible quality. I like how I can buy an Intel H81 board for $55 and not worry about it blowing up under the power load, something worth mentioning with smaller form factor AM3+ machines.

I would have done a minitx, but stupid amd doesn't have ITX

I understand the motherboard thing, I just wanted to ensure no throttling.

I do find that CPU cooler good for MINITX, but I forgot it wasn't minitx lol.

[TheSLSAMG]

Do you mind buying used parts? For $700 I built a PC with a GTX 780, FX6300, 8GB RAM, among other parts.

 

If you don't mind buying used, let me know. I can help you look around on eBay for some nice deals ;D

I don't completely mind buying used, but thee only things I would buy used are GPUs and case accessories, like fans and coolers.

 

If you are available tomorrow, we could talk in TeamSpeak I suppose?

[d33g33]

Are you going to run something like HyperSpin?

 

I have a whole heap of stuff collected but haven't started to set it up as yet... I'm hoping my Q9550 and 750Ti will handle it.