Recommended Systems for MAME.
| Release Date | 1997-02-05 |
|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Open Source |
| Platforms | Android, Android TV, Chrome OS, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows |
MAME (an acronym of Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) is a free and open source emulator designed to recreate the hardware of arcade game systems in software on modern personal computers and other platforms. The intention is to preserve gaming history by preventing vintage games from being lost or forgotten. The aim of MAME is to be a reference to the inner workings of the emulated arcade machines; the ability to actually play the games is considered "a nice side effect". Joystiq has listed MAME as an application that every gamer should have.
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Computer Specs to Look For
If you're conducting your own search, the following specs are the most common in mass-produced PCs capable of handling MAME well:
Compatible Ready-Made Systems
The following Systems meet the system requirements set by MAME's developers. There are no performance standards defining how well a recommended system should perform (some developers overestimate them, others can be a bit optimistic), but unless you want framerates above 30fps or run the game above HD resolution, this should do nicely.
Matches are sorted by price, so if what you see doesn't match your expectations and you can afford to pay more, feel free to move on to the next page.
Acer Nitro 50 Gaming PC (N50-120-EB12)
If you're looking for a gaming rig but have limited funds to do so, this system is a compelling solution. It's a powerful PC for the price and uses sm
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Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
- Serious Multitasker
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
1.5 TB total, Solid State (very fast), 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)
Pricing
Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (GA503QE-BH92-CB)
This laptop does a decent job both as a gaming PC and as a mobile workstation. The omission of a webcam is becoming more common for gaming laptops, an
Performance in selected Apps
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Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Road Warrior
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
15", 2560×1440(QHD, 3.7MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 4 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Acer Nitro 50 Gaming PC (N50-120-EB11)
If you're looking for a gaming rig but have limited funds to do so, this system is a compelling solution. It's a reasonably powerful PC for the price
Performance in selected Apps
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Who it's For
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
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Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
GPU
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15-inch laptop (NP950XED-KA1CA)
This attractive laptop is a great fit for anyone spending little time working from their desk with its thin design, good battery life and a screen mor
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Who it's For
- Road Warrior
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Multitasker
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, OLED Display
CPU
Intel Core i5-1240P
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Asus ROG Strix 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QY-DH99-CA)
If you need a gaming rig you can take out on the road, this could be a compelling solution. With fast storage and memory and a built-in gaming monitor
Performance in selected Apps
| MAME |
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Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Road Warrior
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
Compared Overall
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| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
GPU
Acer Radeon RX 6800M, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Gigabyte AORUS 17-inch Gaming Laptop (AORUS 17 XE4-73US514)
This laptop packs some serious horsepower, promising rich interactive experiences in demanding video games as well as video and graphical creations so
Performance in selected Apps
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Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
- Gamer
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| Power | |
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
17", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i7-12700H
GPU
Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070 Ti, 8 GB
Memory
16 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)