Performance Issues

newster · January 29th, 2006

At first, I'd like to thank you (the author) for creating a new emulator, which hopefully offers us even better compatibility than ConnectixVGS (which is IMO better than epsxe in cases of compatibility).

Unfortunately, it's very slow for me. I don't think, it's because of my computer specs:

AMD Athlon 2600XP
2GB DDR RAM 333
Nvidia GeForce 6600GT
using WindowsXP+Service Pack

I thought, resolution might be a reason for that, but haven't found any setting to change it (which may be good like in VGS) or switch to full screen.
I think that's the reason why tekken 3 runs very sloppy.
Any help?

**refraction** · January 29th, 2006

dude, seriously, this iss the first ever release of the emulator, you cant expect it to run super mega fast!

if you want to speed it up, go into the configuration and put the frameskip up

newster · January 29th, 2006

thx, better without frameskip

**hushypushy** · January 30th, 2006

with that rig, you'd do better with ePSXe, PSXeven, or SSSPSX, because you can use plugins (like Pete's great HW plugins) and get better graphics and perhaps speed.

newster · January 30th, 2006

speed is ok after installing the latest directX drivers (december 2005 ones), i prefer emulators without plugin support (e.g. connectix) as plugins can cause graphical glitches (direct3D or openGL)

**hushypushy** · January 30th, 2006

then use a software plugin if you dont watch glitches

newster · January 30th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by hushypushy

then use a software plugin if you dont watch glitches

that's one of the reasons why i'm waiting for the new n64 emulator (via mame) (forgotten its name, but it's at the news on the main site)

**Chrono Archangel** · January 30th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by newster

that's one of the reasons why i'm waiting for the new n64 emulator (via mame) (forgotten its name, but it's at the news on the main site)

doesnt really have a name, it's Vile Linde's wip. Hacktarux had made a soft plugin a while back but unfortunatly stopped working on it. IIRC it ran SM64...but thats it

As for pSX running a bit slow, the only thing that you could really do is what refraction said and/or kill a few processes that could be using too much ressources...

dpence · January 31st, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by hushypushy

with that rig, you'd do better with ePSXe, PSXeven, or SSSPSX, because you can use plugins (like Pete's great HW plugins) and get better graphics and perhaps speed.

Actually, this new emulator is about 80% more accurate...it may be software, but who cares???..even on the best of days with acceleration, it is still a psx game...and acceleration produces some undesired affects. Don't get me wrong, I love ePSXe, but this one feels more like a real PSX, and via tv out, looks exactly the same.

as to the original poster... Alt-enter gives you full screen...make sure vsync is turned on for direct3d (Without it the emu runs so fast it is choppy), it isn't resolution...it uses 640x480 no matter what your desktop is set to.... Tekken is one of the problem games, so that could also be part of the issue

Musashi · February 8th, 2006

It works fine here if I have the Frameskip option disabled on Full-Screen mode.

empTness · February 8th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musashi

It works fine here if I have the Frameskip option disabled on Full-Screen mode.

I get smoother when it's in Full-Screen Mode.

Seems every game will work

Melanogaster · February 8th, 2006

Well, definitely not every game...
http://mapage.noos.fr/billoute02/pSX...atibility.html

Musashi · February 11th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanogaster

Well, definitely not every game...
http://mapage.noos.fr/billoute02/pSX...atibility.html

Come on, is the 2th emulator's version. Gimme a break...

Melanogaster · February 11th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musashi

Come on, is the 2th emulator's version. Gimme a break...

I'm not criticizing the emulator for not running this game or that one. In fact, it ran some games of mine flawlessly - games that couldn't be decently ran at any other known emulator -, and I thank the author for that. I was just saying that it has some compatibility issues - maybe empTness couldn't run 'every game', and that list would help him having a idea (at least I hope so).

**hushypushy** · February 11th, 2006

yes, Melanogaster is right. he was simply pointing out that empTness' "every game" statement might be a little far from the truth. he wasnt criticizing the emulator, asking for new features, or anything like that.

psicomaniaco · February 11th, 2006

Also, I might add that MANY games work on this emu, but aren't fully playable! Example: Valkyrie Profile! It seems perfect, Its fast and has great graphics... But when you get to the map screen, it just crashes, so its impossible to continue.

The compatibility is lower than it seems, 'cause many games start, but freezes after a while.

About the performance, I noticed that this emu works faster on some crappy PCs and slower on some great PCs. Its weird, but its true! Also, NEVER leave the frameskip enabled, as its VERY buggy at this stage of the emu.

January 29th, 2006	#1 (permalink)
newster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 5	Performance Issues At first, I'd like to thank you (the author) for creating a new emulator, which hopefully offers us even better compatibility than ConnectixVGS (which is IMO better than epsxe in cases of compatibility). Unfortunately, it's very slow for me. I don't think, it's because of my computer specs: AMD Athlon 2600XP 2GB DDR RAM 333 Nvidia GeForce 6600GT using WindowsXP+Service Pack I thought, resolution might be a reason for that, but haven't found any setting to change it (which may be good like in VGS) or switch to full screen. I think that's the reason why tekken 3 runs very sloppy. Any help?

January 29th, 2006	#2 (permalink)
refraction PCSX2 Coder $refraction's Avatar$ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 9,746	dude, seriously, this iss the first ever release of the emulator, you cant expect it to run super mega fast! if you want to speed it up, go into the configuration and put the frameskip up __________________ http://www.generalemu.net/ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz (425x8), eVGA 8800GTX 768mb, 1.8Tb 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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January 30th, 2006	#4 (permalink)
hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,837	with that rig, you'd do better with ePSXe, PSXeven, or SSSPSX, because you can use plugins (like Pete's great HW plugins) and get better graphics and perhaps speed. __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994. 2008 "How Not to Post" guide

January 30th, 2006	#6 (permalink)
hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,837	then use a software plugin if you dont watch glitches __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994. 2008 "How Not to Post" guide

February 8th, 2006	#10 (permalink)
Musashi From ngemu past, I am! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 192	It works fine here if I have the Frameskip option disabled on Full-Screen mode. __________________ Master: Miyamoto "Takezo" Musashi

January 29th, 2006	#3 (permalink)
newster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 5	thx, better without frameskip

January 30th, 2006	#5 (permalink)
newster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 5	speed is ok after installing the latest directX drivers (december 2005 ones), i prefer emulators without plugin support (e.g. connectix) as plugins can cause graphical glitches (direct3D or openGL)

February 8th, 2006	#12 (permalink)
Melanogaster Drosophila genus Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brazil Posts: 68	Well, definitely not every game... http://mapage.noos.fr/billoute02/pSX...atibility.html

February 11th, 2006	#15 (permalink)
hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,837	yes, Melanogaster is right. he was simply pointing out that empTness' "every game" statement might be a little far from the truth. he wasnt criticizing the emulator, asking for new features, or anything like that. __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994. 2008 "How Not to Post" guide

February 11th, 2006	#16 (permalink)
psicomaniaco Eh?? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: I'm ashamed to say... Posts: 1,645	Also, I might add that MANY games work on this emu, but aren't fully playable! Example: Valkyrie Profile! It seems perfect, Its fast and has great graphics... But when you get to the map screen, it just crashes, so its impossible to continue. The compatibility is lower than it seems, 'cause many games start, but freezes after a while. About the performance, I noticed that this emu works faster on some crappy PCs and slower on some great PCs. Its weird, but its true! Also, NEVER leave the frameskip enabled, as its VERY buggy at this stage of the emu. __________________ Goals: -Buy a new video Card; Buy F.E.A.R; Beat NOLF 1 and 2; Buy cat food.

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