Running too fast?

antd · August 23rd, 2008

Is there a way to make this emulator slow down to normal speed?

When enabling dual core mode SSBM it's running around 100fps

I even made it maximum resolution (1600x1050) with maximum AA/AF and it doesn't slow-down.
The graphics look amazing, but it's so damn fast.
If I disable dual core mode it runs too slowly

I tried to use a 3rd party program to slow it down, however that doesn't even work...

Any ideas?

NeoSlider · August 23rd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by antd

Is there a way to make this emulator slow down to normal speed?

Any ideas?

Edit dolphin.ini and set Throttle = True

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antd · August 23rd, 2008

It is already set to true:

[General]
LastFilename =
GCMPathes = 1
GCMPath0 = G:\To\Complete\Games
[Core]
GFXPlugin = Plugins\Plugin_VideoDX9.dll
DSPPlugin = Plugins\Plugin_DSP_HLE.dll
PadPlugin = Plugins\Plugin_nJoy_SDL.dll
HLEBios = True
UseDynarec = True
UseDualCore = True
Throttle = True
LockThreads = True
DefaultGCM =
OptimizeQuantizers = True

Karmeck · August 23rd, 2008

When will ppl get that that option is in the option drop down menu now.

antd · August 23rd, 2008

I don't want to turn dual core mode off, since it is then too slow. I just want to slow down the game with dual core on.

still high, 87fps on this stage. cpu rapes me at high speed.

Last edited by antd; August 23rd, 2008 at 23:26..

NeoSlider · August 23rd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karmeck

When will ppl get that that option is in the option drop down menu now.

Throttle isn't there anymore. It was for a while but in the last few SVN's, it's gone again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by antd

It is already set to true:

[General]
LastFilename =
GCMPathes = 1
GCMPath0 = G:\To\Complete\Games
[Core]
GFXPlugin = Plugins\Plugin_VideoDX9.dll
DSPPlugin = Plugins\Plugin_DSP_HLE.dll
PadPlugin = Plugins\Plugin_nJoy_SDL.dll
HLEBios = True
UseDynarec = True
UseDualCore = True
Throttle = True
LockThreads = True
DefaultGCM =
OptimizeQuantizers = True

Strange as throttle = true should limit your FPS to 60 (or 50 for PAL games).

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Last edited by NeoSlider; August 23rd, 2008 at 23:29.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

antd · August 23rd, 2008

the weird thing is that the fraps fps counter now says 50, but the game is still running incredibly fast...
I'll try out someone else's build

-Shockwave- · August 23rd, 2008

All the builds are the same, it does not matter who compiled it.

Try running some other cpu intensive programs along with Dolphin, that way you're using more cpu power on something else and it may slow down the game for you.

antd · August 23rd, 2008

I tried that but it just causes stuttering.

Well, a 1-minute round lasts for 50 seconds in real time. Doesn't sound like much, but it's enough to get CPU raped. I guess I'll have to stop playing until there's a fix of somekind

Master_Cloud · August 23rd, 2008

Ok there's something you dont see every day

! My suggestion is to change OptimizeQuantizers = True to False, as that takes away the speed optimizations of the emulator.

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antd · August 24th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master_Cloud

Ok there's something you dont see every day

! My suggestion is to change OptimizeQuantizers = True to False, as that takes away the speed optimizations of the emulator.

makes zero difference. 1 minute match lasts 50 seconds still

i found a program called 'cpu killer' that's quite good and slows the game right down to any speed. however, it's not perfect. i hope they can get this emulator to run at normal speed

Last edited by antd; August 24th, 2008 at 21:22.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

ZuuZou · August 25th, 2008

What the fu..? Everyone else got problem like "The emulator is too slow.", But u got too much power on your PC that it runs too fast?! i want computer like that :P

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EmuFan23 · August 25th, 2008

People are NEVER happy...

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EleQusion · August 25th, 2008

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Originally Posted by EmuFan23

People are NEVER happy...

*facepalm*, it's called progress

antd, have you tried vsync and setting your monitor to 60hz?

antd · August 25th, 2008

I've tried all of the following:

-forcing vsync from graphics card's software
-setting vsync in in dolphin graphics plugin
-using a program which slows games down
-setting monitor to 60Hz

I used somebody's new build and I played a match at normal speed. However, the next match played at 100fps!!
The only method I've found which has an effect is a program called 'CPU Killer'. But that's not suitable really, feels strange.

Being too slow is the same as being too fast, both annoying and make the game barely playable ^^ We just want normal speed, hehe.
My system isn't even that fast. Surely other people with faster systems must be having the same issues :-P

By the way, FRAPS and the in-game fps meter report the wrong fps. Dolphin reports 40FPS, even when it's running very fast at 80-100fps or so. FRAPS also shows 40-50FPS now, so something is very wrong. It's clearly not running at that slow speed. Otherwise I would have no problem.

Chilango · August 25th, 2008

you should need a diferent PC

a slower pc, or wait for framelimiter

NeoSlider · August 25th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by antd

Surely other people with faster systems must be having the same issues :-P

Nope, the frame limiter (throttle) works fine to limit the game to more or less the correct speed for me.

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ktou · August 26th, 2008

hello people,

same problem that antd, happy? you are no longer alone ^^
but with some conditions, 1/2 players max. on little arena.
idd the speed is like x2 of the original and this with throttle activate.

dolphin show wrong fps for me too :
~35 fps = perfect speed (50fps for pal version)
~40 or more = accelerate

no i'm not crazy the game is too fast at 45fps :s
i know the game (played many years) and i see also this on the display counter of ssbm

i dunno if this a problem of emulator or video plugin btw it isn't really a problem but maybe to be the source, cause if not exceed fps it can't limit.

sorry for my bad skill in english language.

ananias · August 26th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktou

hello people,
dolphin show wrong fps for me too :
~35 fps = perfect speed (50fps for pal version)
~40 or more = accelerate

no i'm not crazy the game is too fast at 45fps :s
i know the game (played many years) and i see also this on the display counter of ssbm

35 fps is ABOVE full speed.

Full speed in SSBM is definitely 30fps. (like Resident Evil 4 on PC).
You are not crazy :P

shiny_ · August 26th, 2008

I have the same problem, except in some situations it works too fast even without dual core support. Although I haven't bumped my res to max.
With dual core enabled it runs like this:

My rig:
Intel E8400 @ 3GHz and 6MB L2 Cache
4GB RAM @ 800MHz
nvidia 9600 GT 512 MB

Opengl plugin
Win XP 32bit (on 64bit Vista it runs ~10 frames faster)

Anyway, I'm not complaining. We'll get the frame limiter sometime, and in the meantime I'll enjoy the feeling of having the superior setup

EDIT: I've just tried with 1680x1050 with filtering enabled and it runs just as fast

Last edited by shiny_; August 27th, 2008 at 12:17..

August 23rd, 2008	#1 (permalink)
antd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 42	Running too fast? Is there a way to make this emulator slow down to normal speed? When enabling dual core mode SSBM it's running around 100fps I even made it maximum resolution (1600x1050) with maximum AA/AF and it doesn't slow-down. The graphics look amazing, but it's so damn fast. If I disable dual core mode it runs too slowly I tried to use a 3rd party program to slow it down, however that doesn't even work... Any ideas?

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Master_Cloud Emulator User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollow Bastion, taking on Sephiroth Posts: 346	Ok there's something you dont see every day! My suggestion is to change OptimizeQuantizers = True to False, as that takes away the speed optimizations of the emulator. __________________ Click here to level up my card! OS: Windows XP x64 edition Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Motherboard: MSI K9VGM-V Memory: 2 Gig DDR2 RAM Graphics card: NVIDIA 7300 LE 256MB Power Supply: 500W!!

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August 23rd, 2008	#3 (permalink)
antd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 42	It is already set to true: [General] LastFilename = GCMPathes = 1 GCMPath0 = G:\To\Complete\Games [Core] GFXPlugin = Plugins\Plugin_VideoDX9.dll DSPPlugin = Plugins\Plugin_DSP_HLE.dll PadPlugin = Plugins\Plugin_nJoy_SDL.dll HLEBios = True UseDynarec = True UseDualCore = True Throttle = True LockThreads = True DefaultGCM = OptimizeQuantizers = True

August 23rd, 2008	#4 (permalink)
Karmeck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 86	When will ppl get that that option is in the option drop down menu now.

August 23rd, 2008	#5 (permalink)
antd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 42	I don't want to turn dual core mode off, since it is then too slow. I just want to slow down the game with dual core on. still high, 87fps on this stage. cpu rapes me at high speed. Last edited by antd; August 23rd, 2008 at 23:26..

August 23rd, 2008	#7 (permalink)
antd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 42	the weird thing is that the fraps fps counter now says 50, but the game is still running incredibly fast... I'll try out someone else's build

August 23rd, 2008	#8 (permalink)
-Shockwave- Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cyber Space Posts: 355	All the builds are the same, it does not matter who compiled it. Try running some other cpu intensive programs along with Dolphin, that way you're using more cpu power on something else and it may slow down the game for you.

August 23rd, 2008	#9 (permalink)
antd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 42	I tried that but it just causes stuttering. Well, a 1-minute round lasts for 50 seconds in real time. Doesn't sound like much, but it's enough to get CPU raped. I guess I'll have to stop playing until there's a fix of somekind

August 25th, 2008	#12 (permalink)
ZuuZou Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 56	What the fu..? Everyone else got problem like "The emulator is too slow.", But u got too much power on your PC that it runs too fast?! i want computer like that :P __________________ ______________________________________________ Damn i want Good PC so badly. ______________________________________________ My Laptop: Os: Windows Vista 64bit/Xp 32Bit Cpu: AMD Turion 64 x2 TL-60 (2.0GHz) Gpu: Ati Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT (Up to 1024MB) Ram: 2GB ______________________________________________

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EmuFan23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 373	People are NEVER happy... __________________ ____________________ Primary PC: ASUS P6T Deluxe V2, X58, Socket-1366 - Intel Core i7 Quad Processor i7-950 - Corsair Dominator DHX+ DDR3 1600MHz 6GB - Gainward GeForce GTX 275 896MB PhysX - 1.8 TB HDD's + Network connected to about 1.5 TB - Soundmax High Definition Audio - 7 x64. Second PC: MSI K9A2 Platinum V2, AMD 790FX, DDR2 - AMD Phenom 9950 Black Edition Quad-Core - Corsair Dominator TWIN2X PC8500 4GB DDR2 - Realtek High Definition Audio - 7 x64

August 25th, 2008	#15 (permalink)
antd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 42	I've tried all of the following: -forcing vsync from graphics card's software -setting vsync in in dolphin graphics plugin -using a program which slows games down -setting monitor to 60Hz I used somebody's new build and I played a match at normal speed. However, the next match played at 100fps!! The only method I've found which has an effect is a program called 'CPU Killer'. But that's not suitable really, feels strange. Being too slow is the same as being too fast, both annoying and make the game barely playable ^^ We just want normal speed, hehe. My system isn't even that fast. Surely other people with faster systems must be having the same issues :-P By the way, FRAPS and the in-game fps meter report the wrong fps. Dolphin reports 40FPS, even when it's running very fast at 80-100fps or so. FRAPS also shows 40-50FPS now, so something is very wrong. It's clearly not running at that slow speed. Otherwise I would have no problem.

August 25th, 2008	#16 (permalink)
Chilango Dolphin User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mexico Posts: 137	you should need a diferent PC a slower pc, or wait for framelimiter

August 26th, 2008	#18 (permalink)
ktou Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: offshore Posts: 2	hello people, same problem that antd, happy? you are no longer alone ^^ but with some conditions, 1/2 players max. on little arena. idd the speed is like x2 of the original and this with throttle activate. dolphin show wrong fps for me too : ~35 fps = perfect speed (50fps for pal version) ~40 or more = accelerate no i'm not crazy the game is too fast at 45fps :s i know the game (played many years) and i see also this on the display counter of ssbm i dunno if this a problem of emulator or video plugin btw it isn't really a problem but maybe to be the source, cause if not exceed fps it can't limit. sorry for my bad skill in english language.

August 26th, 2008	#20 (permalink)
shiny_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Home Posts: 11	I have the same problem, except in some situations it works too fast even without dual core support. Although I haven't bumped my res to max. With dual core enabled it runs like this: My rig: Intel E8400 @ 3GHz and 6MB L2 Cache 4GB RAM @ 800MHz nvidia 9600 GT 512 MB Opengl plugin Win XP 32bit (on 64bit Vista it runs ~10 frames faster) Anyway, I'm not complaining. We'll get the frame limiter sometime, and in the meantime I'll enjoy the feeling of having the superior setup EDIT: I've just tried with 1680x1050 with filtering enabled and it runs just as fast Last edited by shiny_; August 27th, 2008 at 12:17..