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Silly Burrito
Nov 27, 2007

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Oh drat, I didn't know this existed. Thanks!

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deong
Jun 13, 2001

I'll see you in heck!
Is there something similar to Vampire Survivors that can run on the r36s?

SMERSH Mouth
Jun 25, 2005

Anyone gotten Ocarina of Time working well on an rgb30? Using jelos / retroarch and the provided cores that came on the SD card.

MarcusSA
Sep 23, 2007

AliExpress is having a sale right now and if anyone was looking for a set top emulator you really can’t bes this

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805048523628.html

$85 for the 8/255 or $105 for the 16/512

It will do everything up to ps2 at 720p

https://youtu.be/DIhG9cTbYtY?si=KX2CXPrCbgiDXEXA

https://youtu.be/HPGeXF-yKqw?si=sOuh7ANYTkXRvOTR

njsykora
Jan 23, 2012

Robots confuse squirrels.


The N100 might be the biggest superstar low end chip in a very long time. I might just get one of those on principle since I’ve wanted an N100 machine for a while.

beer gas canister
Oct 30, 2007

shmups are da best come play some shmups they're cheap and good and you like them
Plaster Town Cop

This owns. The simulation category has some bangers

Buck Turgidson
Feb 6, 2011

𓀬𓀠𓀟𓀡𓀢𓀣𓀤𓀥𓀞𓀬

MarcusSA posted:

AliExpress is having a sale right now and if anyone was looking for a set top emulator you really can’t bes this

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805048523628.html

$85 for the 8/255 or $105 for the 16/512

It will do everything up to ps2 at 720p

https://youtu.be/DIhG9cTbYtY?si=KX2CXPrCbgiDXEXA

https://youtu.be/HPGeXF-yKqw?si=sOuh7ANYTkXRvOTR

Thanks for the heads up. That is quite a deal

otter
Jul 23, 2007

Ask me about my XCOM and controller collection

word.

Plus it’s always like your birthday with a package from China.

mariooncrack
Dec 27, 2008

MarcusSA posted:

AliExpress is having a sale right now and if anyone was looking for a set top emulator you really can’t bes this

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805048523628.html

$85 for the 8/255 or $105 for the 16/512

It will do everything up to ps2 at 720p

https://youtu.be/DIhG9cTbYtY?si=KX2CXPrCbgiDXEXA

https://youtu.be/HPGeXF-yKqw?si=sOuh7ANYTkXRvOTR

This comes with an EU power supply. It's USB-C powered so you may already have a compatible power supply laying around.

Srice
Sep 11, 2011

MarcusSA posted:

AliExpress is having a sale right now and if anyone was looking for a set top emulator you really can’t bes this

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805048523628.html

$85 for the 8/255 or $105 for the 16/512

It will do everything up to ps2 at 720p

https://youtu.be/DIhG9cTbYtY?si=KX2CXPrCbgiDXEXA

https://youtu.be/HPGeXF-yKqw?si=sOuh7ANYTkXRvOTR

Seems neat for emulation but what I'm wondering is, would that work well as a Plex server too? I could use something that compact for one.

mariooncrack
Dec 27, 2008

Srice posted:

Seems neat for emulation but what I'm wondering is, would that work well as a Plex server too? I could use something that compact for one.

Yes, the N100 is really good for transcoding.

Srice
Sep 11, 2011

mariooncrack posted:

Yes, the N100 is really good for transcoding.

Good to hear, thanks! :cheerdoge:

flavor.flv
Apr 18, 2008

I got a letter from the government the other day
opened it, read it
it said they was bitches




It's got pretty good reviews, too!

DR FRASIER KRANG
Feb 4, 2005

"Are you forgetting that just this afternoon I was punched in the face by a turtle now dead?

flavor.flv posted:

It's got pretty good reviews, too!



Lmfao going hard for Ukraine in the reviews

Tiny Timbs
Sep 6, 2008

*clicks thumbs up next to 'Is this review helpful?' button*

njsykora
Jan 23, 2012

Robots confuse squirrels.


Sir this is a Best Buy.

stephenthinkpad
Jan 2, 2020
Does this N100 box have good wifi hardware to run Sunshine/Moonlight server across the house or it depend on your wifi router?

njsykora
Jan 23, 2012

Robots confuse squirrels.


stephenthinkpad posted:

Does this N100 box have good wifi hardware to run Sunshine/Moonlight server across the house or it depend on your wifi router?

That one specifically has wifi 5 which I've not had issues with running Moonlight, even at 1440p. If you were doing stuff like Xcloud or GeForce Now you'd want something with wifi 6 (and a matching router) but 5 is perfectly fine for local streaming.

deong
Jun 13, 2001

I'll see you in heck!
What is the best plex like system for music?
I have a friend that is getting somewhat irrationally angry at spotify/streaming algorithms. Wants to replace it with his own stream server that he rips cd's too. I know plex/plexamp work (well for my use), but is there something more tailored?
His current needs would being able to play music within his network, and then downloading to his phone for offline listening. Preferably in the form of playlist syncing that he'll manage.

I'm thinking i'll push him to buy that n100 box with TrueNas Core.

He's a computer toucher by trade but he's burnt out.

e. doh, I thought i was in the nas thread with all the n100/plex talk. Moving there.

Tiny Timbs
Sep 6, 2008

I can't help but I can express that I have totally and completely given up on Spotify algorithms after years of study music, white noise, and lullabies.

hatty
Feb 28, 2011

Pork Pro
I use itunes match but I use Macs not sure if that a solution for windows or android

CRAYON
Feb 13, 2006

In the year 3000..

MarcusSA posted:

AliExpress is having a sale right now and if anyone was looking for a set top emulator you really can’t bes this

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805048523628.html

$85 for the 8/255 or $105 for the 16/512

It will do everything up to ps2 at 720p

https://youtu.be/DIhG9cTbYtY?si=KX2CXPrCbgiDXEXA

https://youtu.be/HPGeXF-yKqw?si=sOuh7ANYTkXRvOTR

Been waffling on an N100 box for awhile, pulled the trigger this time. Thanks for the heads up.

MarcusSA
Sep 23, 2007

CRAYON posted:

Been waffling on an N100 box for awhile, pulled the trigger this time. Thanks for the heads up.

Same. I didn’t need it right now but it’s cheap enough to just do it.

I have a use for it but it wasn’t a priority in the slightest.

stephenthinkpad
Jan 2, 2020
Google Music used to be really good, now youtube music is complete garbage. Its faster for me to reupload albums than search for the old albums which I had uploaded to google music with correct tags years ago.

mariooncrack
Dec 27, 2008

stephenthinkpad posted:

Does this N100 box have good wifi hardware to run Sunshine/Moonlight server across the house or it depend on your wifi router?

Are you planning on running Windows or Linux? The N100 had driver issues for wifi, not sure if they've been resolved.

deong posted:

What is the best plex like system for music?
I have a friend that is getting somewhat irrationally angry at spotify/streaming algorithms. Wants to replace it with his own stream server that he rips cd's too. I know plex/plexamp work (well for my use), but is there something more tailored?
His current needs would being able to play music within his network, and then downloading to his phone for offline listening. Preferably in the form of playlist syncing that he'll manage.

I'm thinking i'll push him to buy that n100 box with TrueNas Core.

He's a computer toucher by trade but he's burnt out.

e. doh, I thought i was in the nas thread with all the n100/plex talk. Moving there.

I've only heard of Plex/Plexamp for this.

stephenthinkpad
Jan 2, 2020

mariooncrack posted:

Are you planning on running Windows or Linux? The N100 had driver issues for wifi, not sure if they've been resolved.


Windows.

Oh yeah I think I also need a dummy HDMI out as my 2nd monitor/1080p for Sunshine and Steam streaming.

stephenthinkpad fucked around with this message at 18:14 on Apr 16, 2024

Food Boner
Jul 2, 2005

stephenthinkpad posted:

Google Music used to be really good, now youtube music is complete garbage. Its faster for me to reupload albums than search for the old albums which I had uploaded to google music with correct tags years ago.

Marx Headroom
May 10, 2007

AT LAST! A show with nonono commercials!
Fallen Rib

MarcusSA posted:

AliExpress is having a sale right now and if anyone was looking for a set top emulator you really can’t bes this

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805048523628.html

I live in the US and AliExpress says it can't ship to my country. Am I missing something? :confused:

CRAYON
Feb 13, 2006

In the year 3000..

Marx Headroom posted:

I live in the US and AliExpress says it can't ship to my country. Am I missing something? :confused:

Also in the US and I just got a refund notice on the order I placed yesterday, no idea what's going on they didn't send any other communication.

MarcusSA
Sep 23, 2007

CRAYON posted:

Also in the US and I just got a refund notice on the order I placed yesterday, no idea what's going on they didn't send any other communication.

Man that sucks! No idea why that would be the case as mine shipped out just fine.

Lamont
Mar 31, 2007
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?

MarcusSA posted:

AliExpress is having a sale right now and if anyone was looking for a set top emulator you really can’t bes this

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805048523628.html

$85 for the 8/255 or $105 for the 16/512

It will do everything up to ps2 at 720p

https://youtu.be/DIhG9cTbYtY?si=KX2CXPrCbgiDXEXA

https://youtu.be/HPGeXF-yKqw?si=sOuh7ANYTkXRvOTR

That store won't ship it to the UK either and all the other T8s I can find on AE are much more expensive :( . Anyone got any other recommendations for an emulation box around the same price point, or should I just stick with a Pi4?

coconono
Aug 11, 2004

KISS ME KRIS

probably because it was loaded with filth. You really gotta go through and wipe the systems pretty thoroughly

Substandard
Oct 16, 2007

3rd street for life

Lamont posted:

That store won't ship it to the UK either and all the other T8s I can find on AE are much more expensive :( . Anyone got any other recommendations for an emulation box around the same price point, or should I just stick with a Pi4?



I bought one of the hp elitedesk g4 ryzen 5 2400ge mini systems (refurb) off ebay for $80 a couple months ago. It came with no OS or anything but I put an 2 TB SSD in it and I've been running batocera on it and it's great.

It's a faster chip than the N100, but it uses significantly more power and runs hotter as well. It's about 7"x7"x1.5" so I think the box is a bit bigger as well.

I have no idea if they are easily available in the UK market but it looks like they are still pretty cheap here in the US.

Substandard fucked around with this message at 16:25 on Apr 17, 2024

otter
Jul 23, 2007

Ask me about my XCOM and controller collection

word.

coconono posted:

probably because it was loaded with filth. You really gotta go through and wipe the systems pretty thoroughly

Which kind of filth? Spyware or porn? Curious what the issues are.

coconono
Aug 11, 2004

KISS ME KRIS

otter posted:

Which kind of filth? Spyware or porn? Curious what the issues are.

I've seeing a lot of those system come loaded with spyware at the OS level. The same stuff they sell those preloaded batocera USB keys. And its loaded into the recovery images so you gotta burn down the entire disk. I'm worried they'll start loading crap bios images too but thankfully that's usually reserved for government level fuckery.

mariooncrack
Dec 27, 2008

Lamont posted:

That store won't ship it to the UK either and all the other T8s I can find on AE are much more expensive :( . Anyone got any other recommendations for an emulation box around the same price point, or should I just stick with a Pi4?

If the Raspberry Pi is meeting your needs, stick with it.

In the US, there's a lot of companies that offload their leased mini computers. These end up with resellers on ebay or sold from dell outlet directly. I've seen 8th or 9th gen Intel processors in mini PCs for under $200 from Dell outlet. The CPU and cooling should be far superior to that of a Raspberry Pi.

coconono posted:

I've seeing a lot of those system come loaded with spyware at the OS level. The same stuff they sell those preloaded batocera USB keys. And its loaded into the recovery images so you gotta burn down the entire disk. I'm worried they'll start loading crap bios images too but thankfully that's usually reserved for government level fuckery.

Yeah, you have to be careful with these mini PCs. AceMagician was found to be including spyware on their machines:

https://www.tomshardware.com/deskto...-first-shipment

njsykora
Jan 23, 2012

Robots confuse squirrels.


Always clean install Windows on any prebuilt.

otter
Jul 23, 2007

Ask me about my XCOM and controller collection

word.

njsykora posted:

Always install MacOS and never Windows.

Slightly kidding, but I know from my IT days that the Windows installs you get on damned near anything are bloated and overrun. That was always my motto. Take it out of the box and format/reinstall.

repiv
Aug 13, 2009

just wait until the malware bundlers find out that windows has a feature which automatically runs software embedded in the UEFI, without prompting the user, even on a completely fresh install after nuking the drive

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stephenthinkpad
Jan 2, 2020
I don't think I have ever "clean install" w11. Do you use the "reset" option in setting or you buy an activation code on aliexpress?


My n100 order has a tracking number btw.

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