Category: 6) Computer Configuration

A Note on Sound

When complete, this machine will provide as close to the entire arcade experience as possible.  Part of that is Neon lights which will be discussed later. The other part is the electronic arcade ambient noise. The two speakers in the back will reflect arcade sounds subtly off the wall behind the cabinet for realism.  I accomplish this with TheShanMan’s …

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Computer Configuration

FOXCONN 6150K8MA-8EKRS Socket 939 Motherboard AMD A64 X2 3800+ 2.0G Dual-Core CPU ASUS DVD-E616A3T Reader 1GB Corsair RAM VS1GB400C3  (soon to be 3) Saitek Eclipse Backlit Keyboard Acer 5MS AL2017 20-” 4:3 LCD Monitor It’s all mounted to the inside – no PC case.  I fabricated an aluminium bracket to secure the add-in cards. Here’s what I am …

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Simulating Arcade Monitor Scan lines on a Modern Day LCD Screen

There are several good overlays included with MAME in the [Artwork] folder.  Just add the command line switch to your front end config. mame <game> –effect aperture1x2rb  (for low res displays) mame <game> -effect aperture2x4rb  (for high res displays) I am using RGB_KB.PNG, attached with a few others I found.  Just detach these into your …

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Computer Parts

I bought the PC Parts last year. Here’s what I’ll be using: FOXCONN 6150K8MA-8EKRS Socket 939 Motherboard AMD A64 X2 3800+ 2.0G Dual-Core CPU ASUS DVD-E616A3T DVD-ROM 1GB Corsair RAM VS1GB400C3 Saitek Eclipse Backlit Keyboard Acer 5MS AL2017 20-” 4:3 LCD Monitor