MAME Cabinet: COMPLETE!
02-10-03 | 03:09 PM
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bump for that... I assume a low end comp with a decent hard drive (couple of gigs) and a video out output should work fine... How many games do you have?
I'm thinking I can do finally do something with a low end 486
I'm thinking I can do finally do something with a low end 486
Originally posted by neiname
What kind of computer do you have running this?
What kind of computer do you have running this?
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02-10-03 | 03:28 PM
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Computer specs.
I have a AMD 1600 XP, with an Epox 8kha+ motherboard. One 30 Gig HD and one 40 Gig HD. I am going S-Video out of my Radeon.
My computer is overkill for the machine, but a computer has to be semi-decent to run some of the newer games. It stuttered pretty badly on my work computer (EMachine POS, but a 1 gig processor.)
I was planning on buying parts for a cheap system to run MAME, but I upgraded my main rig to edit video for my job (and freelance work) so I had the spare parts to my already decent computer system. And yes, it will work as an mp3 jukebox as well.
I have a AMD 1600 XP, with an Epox 8kha+ motherboard. One 30 Gig HD and one 40 Gig HD. I am going S-Video out of my Radeon.
My computer is overkill for the machine, but a computer has to be semi-decent to run some of the newer games. It stuttered pretty badly on my work computer (EMachine POS, but a 1 gig processor.)
I was planning on buying parts for a cheap system to run MAME, but I upgraded my main rig to edit video for my job (and freelance work) so I had the spare parts to my already decent computer system. And yes, it will work as an mp3 jukebox as well.
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02-10-03 | 03:34 PM
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Well a Mame Cabinet is something I've been thinking about starting for around a year. Right now I have an Uncabineted PC running Virtual Jukebox Software. It's a PIII 750 Mhz machine with a 200GB HD. Since I have so much space I've been considering double dutying the machine as a Mame machine. I unfortunately don't have all the tools neccessary to build the cab (probably not the skill also) but my brother in Law is in construction he just has no time. My only other alternative is finding a cabinet to refurb.
02-10-03 | 04:17 PM
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Originally posted by sdcrym
Would you be able to/Do you plan to run console emulators? (For playing roms that you own the original for, naturally
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Would you be able to/Do you plan to run console emulators? (For playing roms that you own the original for, naturally
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02-10-03 | 09:45 PM
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Looks like you are on your way to MAME greatness.
However, behold the power of cheese
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Looks like you are on your way to MAME greatness.
However, behold the power of cheese
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02-11-03 | 10:44 AM
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where is a good source of mame roms? if this question is inappropiate, can you point me to the right direction
where is a good source of mame roms? if this question is inappropiate, can you point me to the right direction
02-11-03 | 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by jbrotheim
where is a good source of mame roms? if this question is inappropiate, can you point me to the right direction
where is a good source of mame roms? if this question is inappropiate, can you point me to the right direction
02-12-03 | 12:42 AM
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Originally posted by mtucker
Newsgroups are the best option if you have broadband, if not, the folks at http://www.tombstones.org.uk/ will send you a full set on CD's free of charge.
Newsgroups are the best option if you have broadband, if not, the folks at http://www.tombstones.org.uk/ will send you a full set on CD's free of charge.
Here's the full story...
On 4th January, 2003....
... O2Hoster, the ISP hosting TOMBSTONES.ORG.UK, were informed that their upstream provider (Rackshack.net) had received notification of copyright infringement from the MPAA.
In the notification, MPAA claimed that TOMBSTONES.ORG.UK was "unlawfully offering product":
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Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2003 19:05:00 (GMT)
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Please contact us at the above listed address or by replying to this email
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Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
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On 4th January, 2003....
... O2Hoster, the ISP hosting TOMBSTONES.ORG.UK, were informed that their upstream provider (Rackshack.net) had received notification of copyright infringement from the MPAA.
In the notification, MPAA claimed that TOMBSTONES.ORG.UK was "unlawfully offering product":
From: [email protected]
Subject: Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Motion Pictures (Reference#: 849377)
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2003 19:05:00 (GMT)
Motion Picture Association
Worldwide Internet Enforcement
15503 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, California 91436
USA
Phone: (818) 728 - 8127
Email: [email protected]
Friday, January 03, 2003
RE: Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Motion Pictures
Site/URL: http://www.tombstones.org.uk/
Reference #: 849377
Date of Infringement: 2003-01-02 21:59:14 GMT
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) represents the following motion
picture production and distribution companies:
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
Paramount Pictures Corporation
TriStar Pictures, Inc.
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
United Artists Pictures, Inc.
United Artists Corporation
Universal City Studios, LLLP
Warner Bros., a Division of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P.
We have received information that you are unlawfully offering product at
the above referenced web site. We have notified your ISP of the unlawful
nature of this web site and have asked for its immediate removal.
Please contact us at the above listed address or by replying to this email
if you should have any questions. Kindly include the above noted
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02-12-03 | 03:48 AM
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here's one my buddy made. it's pretty sweet. he made it for pretty cheap... i think 75 for the cabinet (which you can see is just an old mario brothers cab) and then maybe 50 for the computer gear (he's one of those guys with 20 computers laying around) and then another 20 or so for the buttons maybe? The thing I like is the metal plate he made to work with the buttons.
Oh, and if you need any PROOF of his computergeekness.... here's a computer he assembled the other day
Oh, and if you need any PROOF of his computergeekness.... here's a computer he assembled the other day
02-12-03 | 09:47 AM
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I would try a Google Search so you don't get anyone in trouble here. There are some places that do mail order pretty cheap. I found a complete .64 set of 14 CD's for around $20 shipped.
I would try a Google Search so you don't get anyone in trouble here. There are some places that do mail order pretty cheap. I found a complete .64 set of 14 CD's for around $20 shipped.
02-12-03 | 09:57 AM
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Nope, they are no longer allowed:
Full story here: http://www.tombstones.org.uk/burners.php
Nope, they are no longer allowed:
Full story here: http://www.tombstones.org.uk/burners.php
bummer
02-12-03 | 10:03 AM
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If I were to buy one made instead of putting it together myself, how much would that cost me?
If I were to buy one made instead of putting it together myself, how much would that cost me?
This one goes for a whopping $4000:
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02-12-03 | 11:39 AM
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Originally posted by edytwinky
I'll look on Ebay, I'm sure they're cheaper than that.
I'll look on Ebay, I'm sure they're cheaper than that.
02-12-03 | 04:05 PM
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If I had to do it again, I'd probably refurb an existing cabinet.
It would have been a lot easier. Everything already fits together, I'd just have to add things to it.
It would have been a lot easier. Everything already fits together, I'd just have to add things to it.
02-12-03 | 11:01 PM
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