Question for you computer guys Options

[Random_Stranger]

Ok, I am not looking for super computer, but here is what I have, followed by my question.

Asus M3A78-EM motherboard (ASUS M3A78-EM AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI ATX AMD)
Phenom 9600 quad core processor
6GB RAM
ATi Radeon 3400 1GB video card (That's all the information I know on this)
and not so certain on my power supply, I know it isn't 500w


Anyways, I gotten into emulation, and it plays anything from Playstation 1 > just fine. When I go to play dreamcast or ps2 in my computer, it runs really unstable and a bit choppy. Now I have a 64bit operating system (that's what the specs say) and when I look at the ratings for my computer, all is 5.9's except for the graphics and gaming which is only 3.5

So I really, I am just looking to make the whole thing a bit balanced and see how satisfied I am with that for the time being. Does ANYONE know what video card I can go with that will bring it up a bit, and whatever else I need to accommodate that card? I am going nuts trying to determine which card is best suited for the job. I don't play a lot of online games, so that isn't the factor. Just want this darn Emulation thing to run smoothly.


Oh yeah, I found this too, wondering if this is worth a shot as well>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etInrz46UCc...FD1502245CEAE1A

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Aug 25, 2009 - 3:42 PM

[Sinyk]

Take a look at this thread from the ocforums:

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=596023

It should help to explain some of the overclocking concepts as just increasing your multiplier isn't necessarily the only thing you should do, especially if your system is currently unstable. Yes you do not have a Phenom II, but many of the settings should be similar.

[Random_Stranger]

Take a look at this thread from the ocforums:

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=596023

It should help to explain some of the overclocking concepts as just increasing your multiplier isn't necessarily the only thing you should do, especially if your system is currently unstable. Yes you do not have a Phenom II, but many of the settings should be similar.

Ok thanks.