Guitar Hero 2 - FPS too low

Rhystic_One · March 12th, 2008

Hi, this is my configuration:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ (Dual Core)
Nvidia GeForce 7600 256MB
2 GB RAM
...

PCSX2 0.9.4 config is:
CPU = All options for dual core are enabled
Video = GSdx9 0.10 (D3D/PS3.0)

I'm experiencing very low fps with Guitar Hero 2, making it almost unplayable. Any tips?

Mkilbride2588 · March 12th, 2008

Yes, upgrade your Graphics card, and CPU.

Download GSdx 1.7(Latest, go to the GSdx thread in the Plugin forum)

Try out SVN 307 with Speed hacks enabled(Google PCSX2 SVN 307, I can't link due to rules)

Other than trying those options, your CPU is to slow. Graphics card would be ok for low resolutions, wouldn't look too pretty.

Rhystic_One · March 12th, 2008

I downloaded everything you asked. Unfortunately, now it crashes when I use GsDX1.7

**refraction** · March 12th, 2008

unfortunately on that machine you will never achieve about 30-40fps

Rhystic_One · March 12th, 2008

WTF?!?

I know my graphics card is not that great but...i have a dual core CPU!

But that's not the point, I can't even go to the menus and it crashes with this new plugin...

EDIT: Please help me, I can't play any game now. It just crashes right after I start it!

**refraction** · March 12th, 2008

then use directx 9 mode, its much more stable.

Mkilbride2588 · March 12th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhystic_One

WTF?!?

I know my graphics card is not that great but...i have a dual core CPU!

But that's not the point, I can't even go to the menus and it crashes with this new plugin...

EDIT: Please help me, I can't play any game now. It just crashes right after I start it!

So what if you have a Dual Core? It doesn't mean everything is going to magically run amazing and without slowdowns or flaws. Quad Cores just came out, and Octa-Cores will be out later 2008 / early 2009.

Nightmare85 · March 12th, 2008

yes, you have a dual core cpu... but it isn't sooo good.
an intel core 2 duo is good

Rhystic_One · March 12th, 2008

I used DX9 but it continues to crash...

**refraction** · March 13th, 2008

ah yes, dont use the SSSE3 version, you dont have that

smashhell · March 13th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mkilbride2588

So what if you have a Dual Core? It doesn't mean everything is going to magically run amazing and without slowdowns or flaws. Quad Cores just came out, and Octa-Cores will be out later 2008 / early 2009.

Quad-core just came out ?

LOL ! They been here for more than a year !

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 was launched at January 8, 2007 at US$851. (reduced to US$530 on April 7, 2007, and to US$266 on July 22, 2007)

Phil · March 13th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhystic_One

WTF?!?

I know my graphics card is not that great but...i have a dual core CPU!

But that's not the point, I can't even go to the menus and it crashes with this new plugin...

EDIT: Please help me, I can't play any game now. It just crashes right after I start it!

QFT

i also have a dual core (laptop)...and i get 5fps XD

quad ftw

Rhystic_One · March 13th, 2008

I am using SSE2 mode, but when it reaches Activison's logo now it crashes. Help?

**refraction** · March 13th, 2008

you tried using Run->Execute instead of File->Run CD? the first one was a bit iffy like this.

runawayprisoner · March 13th, 2008

Try ZeroGS instead and see if that works?

Mkilbride2588 · March 13th, 2008

January 8th 2007 wasn't that long ago man, a year is still recently new to me, I didn't know a year is a long time.

DiLoretooo · May 10th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mkilbride2588

January 8th 2007 wasn't that long ago man, a year is still recently new to me, I didn't know a year is a long time.

Unfortunately in the computer electronics/hardware/software area, a year is a really long time.

*edit* sorry. didn't realize this was so old. I was just searcing for guitar hero issues.

Dennemark · May 10th, 2008

1 word might help you: upgrade.

And what is it with Octa-Core ? Its 8 cores connected through skulltrail system isnt it...

Noja87 · May 10th, 2008

Or just sell your copy of Guitar Hero 2 with the Guitar and buy Guitar Hero 3 for the Pc =D

GeominorAI · May 10th, 2008

Do not revive two-month-old threads.

March 12th, 2008	#1 (permalink)
Rhystic_One Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 10	Guitar Hero 2 - FPS too low Hi, this is my configuration: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ (Dual Core) Nvidia GeForce 7600 256MB 2 GB RAM ... PCSX2 0.9.4 config is: CPU = All options for dual core are enabled Video = GSdx9 0.10 (D3D/PS3.0) I'm experiencing very low fps with Guitar Hero 2, making it almost unplayable. Any tips?

March 12th, 2008	#2 (permalink)
Mkilbride2588 The Pest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1,680	Yes, upgrade your Graphics card, and CPU. Download GSdx 1.7(Latest, go to the GSdx thread in the Plugin forum) Try out SVN 307 with Speed hacks enabled(Google PCSX2 SVN 307, I can't link due to rules) Other than trying those options, your CPU is to slow. Graphics card would be ok for low resolutions, wouldn't look too pretty. __________________ PC configuration Q6600 @ 3.4GHZ Stable,GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB GDDR3(Super-clocked) ,4GB PC8000(1000MHZ) RAM @ 950MHZ(5-5-5-15)(Waiting to tweak them eventually),Windows XP SP2 Professional(Vista 64 bit, Dual Boot),750GB 7200 RPM, 32 MB Cache Hard-drive(SATAII),24'' LCD( I know, sorry CRT'ers) HD 1080pi, DVI connected, 1920 x 1200 @ 60HZ),P35-DS3L Revision 2.0 @ 1.49V http://tinyurl.com/2zzzsr Use the Guide above to get PCSX2 to run properly. Has all you need to know to run PCSX2. Having trouble with a game? Check here: http://tinyurl.com/2cuzhx

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refraction PCSX2 Coder $refraction's Avatar$ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 9,604	unfortunately on that machine you will never achieve about 30-40fps __________________ http://www.generalemu.net/ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz (425x8), eVGA 8800GTX 768mb, 996Gb HDs, 2Gb Corsair DDR2-800 @ DDR2-1020 5-5-5-18 Dual Channel, 14605 3dMark 06 Points CPU-Z Link 3dMark06 Score Link Dont PM me for help, use the forums, thats what its for!
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Rhystic_One Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 10	WTF?!? I know my graphics card is not that great but...i have a dual core CPU! But that's not the point, I can't even go to the menus and it crashes with this new plugin... EDIT: Please help me, I can't play any game now. It just crashes right after I start it! Last edited by Rhystic_One; March 12th, 2008 at 19:24.

March 12th, 2008	#6 (permalink)
refraction PCSX2 Coder $refraction's Avatar$ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 9,604	then use directx 9 mode, its much more stable. __________________ http://www.generalemu.net/ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz (425x8), eVGA 8800GTX 768mb, 996Gb HDs, 2Gb Corsair DDR2-800 @ DDR2-1020 5-5-5-18 Dual Channel, 14605 3dMark 06 Points CPU-Z Link 3dMark06 Score Link Dont PM me for help, use the forums, thats what its for!
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March 12th, 2008	#3 (permalink)
Rhystic_One Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 10	I downloaded everything you asked. Unfortunately, now it crashes when I use GsDX1.7

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March 12th, 2008	#9 (permalink)
Rhystic_One Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 10	I used DX9 but it continues to crash...

March 13th, 2008	#10 (permalink)
refraction PCSX2 Coder $refraction's Avatar$ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 9,604	ah yes, dont use the SSSE3 version, you dont have that __________________ http://www.generalemu.net/ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz (425x8), eVGA 8800GTX 768mb, 996Gb HDs, 2Gb Corsair DDR2-800 @ DDR2-1020 5-5-5-18 Dual Channel, 14605 3dMark 06 Points CPU-Z Link 3dMark06 Score Link Dont PM me for help, use the forums, thats what its for!
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March 13th, 2008	#13 (permalink)
Rhystic_One Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 10	I am using SSE2 mode, but when it reaches Activison's logo now it crashes. Help?

March 13th, 2008	#14 (permalink)
refraction PCSX2 Coder $refraction's Avatar$ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 9,604	you tried using Run->Execute instead of File->Run CD? the first one was a bit iffy like this. __________________ http://www.generalemu.net/ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz (425x8), eVGA 8800GTX 768mb, 996Gb HDs, 2Gb Corsair DDR2-800 @ DDR2-1020 5-5-5-18 Dual Channel, 14605 3dMark 06 Points CPU-Z Link 3dMark06 Score Link Dont PM me for help, use the forums, thats what its for!
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runawayprisoner Google-translated Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 3,296	Try ZeroGS instead and see if that works? __________________ My best friend: Kopu: Asus Eee PC 701 Next best friend: Gamu CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 @ 3.80GHz RAM: 2GB of DDR2 800MHz (brandless, and brainless) GPU: ATI Radeon HD 4850 @ 700/1100 Good for PCSX2: overclock, overclock, and even more overclock.

March 13th, 2008	#16 (permalink)
Mkilbride2588 The Pest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1,680	January 8th 2007 wasn't that long ago man, a year is still recently new to me, I didn't know a year is a long time. __________________ PC configuration Q6600 @ 3.4GHZ Stable,GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB GDDR3(Super-clocked) ,4GB PC8000(1000MHZ) RAM @ 950MHZ(5-5-5-15)(Waiting to tweak them eventually),Windows XP SP2 Professional(Vista 64 bit, Dual Boot),750GB 7200 RPM, 32 MB Cache Hard-drive(SATAII),24'' LCD( I know, sorry CRT'ers) HD 1080pi, DVI connected, 1920 x 1200 @ 60HZ),P35-DS3L Revision 2.0 @ 1.49V http://tinyurl.com/2zzzsr Use the Guide above to get PCSX2 to run properly. Has all you need to know to run PCSX2. Having trouble with a game? Check here: http://tinyurl.com/2cuzhx

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Dennemark Emuhustler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 103	1 word might help you: upgrade. And what is it with Octa-Core ? Its 8 cores connected through skulltrail system isnt it... __________________ Gittin Jiggy with it.

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Noja87 Ps2+Pc > 360+Wii+Ps3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 292	Or just sell your copy of Guitar Hero 2 with the Guitar and buy Guitar Hero 3 for the Pc =D __________________ Back =) -Currently Playing- Star Ocean: Till the End of Time S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

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