Facing low performance on Dolphin

[Freyjador]

Hi there.

I'm new to Dolphin, and to this forum too, so i'd like to know what i need to do to improve the performance with my GC Dolphin games, more specifically, Tales of Symphony.

I found somewhere at this forum where it says that this game actually work at Dolphin, so i decided to give it a try...And it does work, the problem is that the game runs at very low FPS (something about 5 - 3 at normal screen and 1 at opening screen with anime stuff).

So...My question is: Is there something that i need to download to play this game, or is it just my computer that bad? I'll try to specify the best as i can what my computer have.

Operational System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Copilation 2600)
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.0
Processor: AMD Athlon(TM) XP 2200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1,8Ghz
Memory: 1MB Ram
Direct X: 9.0c
Video Card: NVIDIA Geforce FX 5200 128.0 MB
Sound Card: SoundMAX Digital Audio

I'm using the 1.03 BETA version of Dolphin in the Download section at the website. I play with keyboard so i won't nee NJoy.

All cards are up to date...
If there is anything else i need to say about my computer, just tell me HOW i get this information that i'll try to put here for you, since i'm not that acknolodged about these stuffs...Anyway, thank you for reading everything, i just hope help come soon since i'm very eager to play this game. Cheers!

Frey

[AHE]

Sorry man but the 5200 is ****...

[Freyjador]

Please be more specific...If this grafic card isnt good, which one should I buy?

[MisterxD]

When you using the 1.03 BETA !? Then upgrade your dolphin
(like on dolphinemu.net)

[tuanming]

It is cheaper for you to play on a gamecube than upgrading the entire computer. With your specs, upgrading the graphic card would do very little to help boost the fps...you also need a much much faster processor too.

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[ChaosCode]

I agree with Tuanming, you system is not great and no were near what you need to emulate at a decent speed. Even my system has issues with games and Im running the fastest rated CPU out till the E8600 :P

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[Freyjador]

When you using the 1.03 BETA !? Then upgrade your dolphin
(like on dolphinemu.net)

So, i have to dl the Dolphin 64Bit Rev 1095 or the 32 bit?

It is cheaper for you to play on a gamecube than upgrading the entire computer. With your specs, upgrading the graphic card would do very little...you also need a much much faster processor too.

I don't think so...The point is, this is the only game i wish to play in GC, and i already have a playstation 3, getting another console wouldn't make sense since i don't earn enough money to buy CD's for both GC and ps3, it's one or another, and i definitely prefer ps3. And it would do much better for me to spend my money upgrading my computer, since there are a whole lot of things to do here than with GC. Anyway, i need to upgrade my processor...Anything else i should upgrade? I would apreciate more feedback about this...Thanks!

[ChaosCode]

Originally Posted by Freyjador

So, i have to dl the Dolphin 64Bit Rev 1095 or the 32 bit?



I don't think so...The point is, this is the only game i wish to play in GC, and i already have a playstation 3, getting another console wouldn't make sense since i don't earn enough money to buy CD's for both GC and ps3, it's one or another, and i definitely prefer ps3. And it would do much better for me to spend my money upgrading my computer, since there are a whole lot of things to do here than with GC. Anyway, i need to upgrade my processor...Anything else i should upgrade? I would apreciate more feedback about this...Thanks!

your hole computer needs an upgrade :P

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[MisterxD]

Originally Posted by Freyjador

So, i have to dl the Dolphin 64Bit Rev 1095 or the 32 bit?



I don't think so...The point is, this is the only game i wish to play in GC, and i already have a playstation 3, getting another console wouldn't make sense since i don't earn enough money to buy CD's for both GC and ps3, it's one or another, and i definitely prefer ps3. And it would do much better for me to spend my money upgrading my computer, since there are a whole lot of things to do here than with GC. Anyway, i need to upgrade my processor...Anything else i should upgrade? I would apreciate more feedback about this...Thanks!

I think your computer is 32bit (because your processor) so download the 32bit

[Freyjador]

your hole computer needs an upgrade :P

Is it that bad? :/ Anyway, i'll try to give a full upgrade at it but i need to know specifically the configuration good enough to play Dolphin, something like your comp build ChaosCode?

[Dax]

Yes, your PC really is that bad, no offense man. You'll want a fast dual core CPU, 1 or 2GB RAM, and a fast graphics card that supports Pixel Shader 2 or higher. Something like a 2Ghz Core 2 duo[or higher], and maybe a geforce 8 or geforce 9[8600+, 9600+].

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[Freyjador]

I see...So the whole problem is my computer then. I take it's because i don't buy new parts for him since 2002 lol...Anyway, thanks for the help guys, i'll try to beef up my comp a little

[DarkSamus]

You will need to beef it up alot! Have a look at my specs below in my sig!
I only get 20 - 30 fps ingame with Ikaruga and MP2!

You would need to build a beast!

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[Joe Finger-Eye]

Try the latest revision before going out and buying a bunch of new crap.
The 1.03 beta is many years old, whereas the latest revision available for download (compiled) was created today.
I wouldn't be surprised if you got twice the performance just by getting the new version.

[Freyjador]

"The DolphinWx found a problem and had to be closed"

I keep getting this msg everytime i try to run the program...What's wrong?

"The DolphinWx found a problem and had to be closed"

I keep getting this msg everytime i try to run the program...What's wrong?

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Last edited by Freyjador; November 9th, 2008 at 04:39.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

[Dax]

Do you have the latest directx runtimes, etc?

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[Freyjador]

I have the DirectX 9.0c, let's say i cant get DirectX 10...

[N4ch007]

with dx9 you are fine. Take a look at this thread, maybe some of the info there will help you with your problem.

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[DarkSamus]

No matter what you do to settings you are not going to get a playable frame rate with your rig!

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but its just the facts!

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Originally Posted by bobrocks95

The tits latch on to the female's body at the beginning of puberty and then continue to feed off her internal juices until it they grow to their full size. Then they officially take control of the host body.

[N4ch007]

i agree with you shadovv, but that shouldn´t prevent him from al least testing the emu

ah, btw, maybe the error is related to the cpu not having the necesary instructions sets?

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CPU: Intel Core2Duo E6750
Motherboard: Gigabyte (forgot the model )
RAM: 2gb OCZ
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Sound card: Sound Blaster X-Fi
Graphics Card: Geforce 8600 GT XXX
OS: 1. Windows XP Professional 32bit