Mini or SFF PC for Batocera v42 and other emulators
Hey I am looking to get a used SFF PC or mini PC for a retro game center im making that can run these here emulators or builds with no issues or hiccups: Battocera V42 /Teknoparot for my 2 sinden Light Guns and PS3/Ps2 emulators. Also where would you recommend I find a used one I was thinking Best Buy Refurbished or EBay any thoughts?
I have an HP Gaming PC that I have ran ps2 ps3 retro arch etc. emulators with no issues in the past. I tried installing the Batocera V42 light gun build on my PC for almost 2 weeks and could not get it going. After endless hours/days of goggling & bios changes I gave up. I ended up installing the build on my HP laptop and it loaded with no issues, I am still making adjustments but it loaded all the way through. I goggled some info and came up with this. Let me know what you guys think, or recommend
The Top Tier: HP Elite SFF 800 G9
This is the absolute best option for heavy PS3 games and Teknoparrot arcade titles.
· Processor Options: Intel Core i5-12500, i7-12700, or i5-13500.
· Why it excels: The 12th and 13th Gen Intel architectures bring a massive jump in single-core speeds, which RPCS3 requires.
The Balanced Tier: HP EliteDesk 800 G8 SFF
A fantastic mid-range sweet spot that easily handles upscaled PS2 and stable PS3 emulation.
· Processor Options: Intel Core i5-11500 or i7-11700.