Read first: Will PCSX2 run fast on my computer?

[Angel10701]

I'm trying to go as cheap as I can with as much power as possible, if that makes any sense.

[Nobbs66]

I'm trying to go as cheap as I can with as much power as possible, if that makes any sense.

a cheap option is a pentium g3285 with a z97 board.

[Blyss Sarania]

If PCSX2 is a concern, and you are going with a Pentium, what Nobbs and I said (G3258) is the only viable option.

[Nobbs66]

If PCSX2 is a concern, and you are going with a Pentium, what Nobbs and I said (G3258) is the only viable option.

It overclocks like hell which makes it great for emulation

[Angel10701]

After weeks of handling this PC in terms of pricing, I've found what I think is the best build for emulation with upgrades in the near future.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zd4xTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zd4xTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($144.50 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $567.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 23:29 EDT-0400

Edit: Video Card

[Blyss Sarania]

It looks alright except that power supply is a bit weak, especially if you are gonna OC that Pentium(and you will need to for PCSX2/Dolphin)

Anyway, at this point if you want to talk about it more, please make a separate thread.

[Nobbs66]

DOn't get a b85. Z97 only

[Blyss Sarania]

Oh right you need the Z97 for OC powers.

[voyance]

Will I be able to run PCSX2 relatively smoothly with these specs? By relatively smoothly I mean 30fps at the very least.

Processor: i7-4700MQ @ 2.4Ghz ("boosts" up to 3.4Ghz)
RAM: 1600Mhz 8GB (2 x 4GB)
GPU: Dual GTX 765M in SLI
OS: Windows 7
I'll most likely use my 7200 rpm 750GB HDD but if it will help to reach my desired 30fps I'll use my tiny SSD.

Games I'd like to play are: Dragon Quest VIII, Wild Arms 3-5, KH ReCoM, Gran Turismo 4, I think those would be the most demanding ones I'll play.

[jesalvein]

Will I be able to run PCSX2 relatively smoothly with these specs? By relatively smoothly I mean 30fps at the very least.

Processor: i7-4700MQ @ 2.4Ghz ("boosts" up to 3.4Ghz)
RAM: 1600Mhz 8GB (2 x 4GB)
GPU: Dual GTX 765M in SLI
OS: Windows 7
I'll most likely use my 7200 rpm 750GB HDD but if it will help to reach my desired 30fps I'll use my tiny SSD.

Games I'd like to play are: Dragon Quest VIII, Wild Arms 3-5, KH ReCoM, Gran Turismo 4, I think those would be the most demanding ones I'll play.

30 FPs should be reachable for those games with this CPU