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hi there im having problems with ff8 pal uk version (actually its aussie version but thats what it is detected as so id say we use the same pal region code)

i get on train (leaving timber to go to east academy) i get off and all i see is black but i can pause the game and view the world map. ive tried various setups and still no luck. (hmm this maybe a wrongly configured cd plugin as ive noticed the cd-rom aint spinning (well the light aint on) when it does this.

other problems bug at bridge in dollet. (not worried about that really its only a small bug really)
junction tutorial always showing up (really, really annoying)
and i have extreme difficulty with shops ie i always seem to get balamb item shop. but i wan say the weapon shop. (not so annoying but still dont like it)

also i would the settings for every plugin.
ie epsxe 1.6 or pcsx 1.5
gpu: anything just provide download link if it aint pete ogl 1.76, 2.2 or 2.8. and setting badly needed. i dont care about swirls, as long as the fps does not drop below 25fps im happy.
as long as i can read the messages, access shops, view the battle screens properly and that about it.
cd-rom: anything just provide download link and most definetly settings. images dont work ive tried 2 types and no luck, yes i have the cd as well.
i have the bioses scph1000,1001 and 7502.
dont need help with gamepad plugin.
spu: i know this is fine. but willing to reconfigure

my computer specs:
amd sempron 2800+ (going to be amd athlon 3200 939)
mobo: abit nf8-v (socket 754) upgrading to 939
video: nvidia geforce 6600gt agp (upgrading to 7600gt pci-e)
ram: 1gb (2x512)
lg dvd burner.
onboard sound card.
all help appreciated thx.
using winxp pro.