Question Core i5-12400 good for pre 2002 pc gaming using dosbox

[jimbean802]

Core i5-12400 good for Pre 2002 PC gaming using Dosbox or other dos emulators i don`t play hardly any new games

 

[Brian Boru]

Almost definitely not, most unlikely an i5 will even fit in a motherboard over 20 years old.

If you tell us which motherboard you have, someone more knowledgeable than me can confirm.

 

[WoodenSaucer]

Almost definitely not, most unlikely an i5 will even fit in a motherboard over 20 years old.

If you tell us which motherboard you have, someone more knowledgeable than me can confirm.

Haha. I think he's talking about for retro gaming in DOSbox, not to put in an actual old PC.

If that's what you meant, then yes, that CPU should do you very well for playing games in DOSbox. I'm not sure, but I don't think DOSbox needs a real powerful video card.

 

[Brian Boru]

I think he's talking about

Oops

Upon mature reflection—in an old mirror—methinks you are right

 

[WoodenSaucer]

Oops

Upon mature reflection—in an old mirror—methinks you are right

The way he worded it was kind of confusing. At least you're not one of those goofballs who thinks there is no 'u' in "humor."