Recommended system to run BigBox smoothly

[Wayne100]

I know that this is a bit of an open ended question, but as I install and set up more and more platforms and games onto my system, it is becoming apparent that my system is just a bit to old and slow to cope. My end goal is to have a fully functioning arcade machine, running BigBox with Coverflow (running fast and smooth!)

I have tried various things that have been suggested (from a previous topic I started), but all to no avail.

My current system is:-

Windows 7 Enterprise (x64)

Intel core i3-550 (3.2Ghz)

8mb Memory (2 x paired 4mb)

NVidia GeForce GTS 250 GPU

Soundblaster Audigy card

2TB SETA HDD (Solely for LaunchBox)

150GB SETA HDD, for Windows etc.

Platforms to run:- ZX Spectrum, Amiga, NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Gamecube, Master System, MegaDrive, etc etc, and MAME, CPS 1,2,3, Atomiswave etc etc. (Basically, everything)

Roughly, what would be the recommended spec of a system capable of running Coverflow etc perfectly, or any upgrades that would bring my system 'upto' spec?

Any help, or suggestions much appreciated!

[DOS76]

i5 or i7 gen 4 or up at least 16GB of RAM 250-500 GB SSD OS drive a 5TB data drive and Nvidia card preferably 900 or 1000 series. If you are going to buy or build a PC use newerish parts but that is just me.

[Wayne100]

Thanks for the reply, I will have to start sourcing a few second hand bits.

 

[Wayne100]

Hi, I have been offered the following, all new:- AMD FX8350 Black Edition, MSI 970A-G43 Plus, with 16GB of Crucial Ballistix 1600mhz RAM, would this setup be ok instead of the i5 or 17 setup?

Cheers