Sorry to ask but...

lonezero · February 25th, 2010, 09:06

I was wondering about my PC specs for pcsx2

Processor: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ 1.81 GHz with 1 Gb RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE

I know that pcsx2 will run slow with this but I would like to ask if is it enough to upgrade my cpu and not replace my graphics card?

Or should I also replace my graphics card with a better one?

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CheatMaster · February 25th, 2010, 09:22

Whatever you replace,the other thing will slow you down.Both are really weak for pcsx2

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Yogi · February 25th, 2010, 09:47

It's not even enough to run a model 2 emulator. Stick with PSX & N64 games.

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StriderVM · February 25th, 2010, 10:49

You can't replace that graphics card, as it's an IGP.

Sadly, that IGP (Or any IGP for that matter) is too weak for PCSX2, even if you use GSDX.

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lonezero · February 25th, 2010, 12:19

Good thing I ask. Thanks for the info guyz. So the best thing would be to have a new CPU if I want to use pcsx2. (I'll try to fix my old ps2 before I buy a new CPU first).

Again thanks!

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Phil · February 25th, 2010, 12:36

New cpu? Get a new computer. I have a build similar to yours. i can't even run HD video in youtube.

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xRyudo · February 25th, 2010, 12:55

I couldn't play HD videos with an Intel Pentium 4 @ 2.80 GHz.

Both the CPU and Graphic Card are too weak for PCSX2.

Besides that, what new CPU do you plan on getting? Your motherboard will be far too old judging by this current CPU lol. Aside from that, you'd still need a better Graphic Card. Like Phil said; Get a new computer.

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Yogi · February 25th, 2010, 17:00

LOL!

I upgraded from a AMD Athlon XP3000+ @2.3Ghz coupled with a nvidia Geforce 6800LE. It can run model 2 Daytona USA just about perfect speed, but it can barely play a youtube HD video!! It's amazing that a 2Ghz cpu can't even play a youtube HD video properly, i wonder how an atom cpu of a netbook does that.

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jusama14 · February 25th, 2010, 18:54

It's not youtube's problem. Blame adobe for making an unoptimized crappy flash plugin.
/me can't wait for the day when HTML5 replaces flash.

lonezero · February 25th, 2010, 20:23

Sorry about that, what I meant when I said new CPU was a new computer. I am used to the word computer referring to the whole set of hardwares including the speaker, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc.

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Silenus · February 26th, 2010, 00:20

Seems we need to do something about the stickies.

Maybe they are not clear enough or need a little revision.

This question is PERPETUAL.

@lonezero: Not directed to you, just suggesting that we can try to improve the info on stickies. So you guys can get detailed information on this type of topic.

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Princess Garnet · February 27th, 2010, 11:17

Last I checked, my old Pentium 4 2.8GHz Northwood w/Hyper-threading played YouTube videos fine in HD back when I used it (but that was Flash 9 and not Flash 10, so I don't know if that matters).

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Phil · March 3rd, 2010, 04:24

What video were you running?

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Fadingz · March 3rd, 2010, 16:04

your RAM is too low too.
Best bet is a new comp as I don't think you have a decent mobo our psu either.
It would be a waste of money on only CPU or GPU.

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Princess Garnet · March 3rd, 2010, 18:14

I do agree that the whole PC needs an overhaul, but the RAM amount is fine for PCSX2. I even tried it with 512MB on my PC once (though on Windows XP), and it was fine.

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Originally Posted by Phil

What video were you running?

Heck if I remember? It was a while back, so like I said, if Flash 10 is more performance hungry, it might not be the case now. I'm almost positive I had no issues running HD on Youtube on that Pentium 4. When I was recently toying with the Cedar Mill in my current PC, I'm pretty sure it ran Youtube videos in HD fine, though admittedly, I can't remember if when I tried it was at stock speed (3.2GHz) or overclocked (4.5GHz), and that was but a few months ago. I could be wrong, but I'm fairly sure you don't need a Core 2 or something for Youtube...

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Fadingz · March 3rd, 2010, 19:37

well, PS2 uses up to 450MB of mem on my comp xD
unless virtual memory is enabled, but that would be realllly slow.

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February 25th, 2010, 09:06	#1
lonezero The supposed-to-be loner Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Anywhere Posts: 7	Sorry to ask but... I was wondering about my PC specs for pcsx2 Processor: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ 1.81 GHz with 1 Gb RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE I know that pcsx2 will run slow with this but I would like to ask if is it enough to upgrade my cpu and not replace my graphics card? Or should I also replace my graphics card with a better one? __________________

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February 25th, 2010, 09:22	#2
CheatMaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,438	Whatever you replace,the other thing will slow you down.Both are really weak for pcsx2 __________________ P4 2.8GHz,6600GT,1024 RAM GameFAQ Saves to PCSX2 Memory Card's using Mymc Last edited by CheatMaster; February 25th, 2010 at 09:35.. Reason: misspell

February 25th, 2010, 09:47	#3
Yogi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 186	It's not even enough to run a model 2 emulator. Stick with PSX & N64 games. __________________ PC specification: CPU: AMD Phenom II x3 720 @3.3Ghz Mainboard: Biostar TPower N750 Ram: 2Gb Crucial DDR2 800 Graphics: Asus GTX260 Glaciator Audio: RealTek HD ALC888S with Logitech X-540 5.1 Storage: 320Gb Western Digital Caviar Blue

February 25th, 2010, 10:49	#4
StriderVM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,849	You can't replace that graphics card, as it's an IGP. Sadly, that IGP (Or any IGP for that matter) is too weak for PCSX2, even if you use GSDX. __________________

February 25th, 2010, 12:19	#5
lonezero The supposed-to-be loner Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Anywhere Posts: 7	Good thing I ask. Thanks for the info guyz. So the best thing would be to have a new CPU if I want to use pcsx2. (I'll try to fix my old ps2 before I buy a new CPU first). Again thanks! __________________

February 25th, 2010, 12:36	#6
Phil 339.9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,777	New cpu? Get a new computer. I have a build similar to yours. i can't even run HD video in youtube. __________________ Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others

February 25th, 2010, 12:55	#7
xRyudo B.A.U. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 586	I couldn't play HD videos with an Intel Pentium 4 @ 2.80 GHz. Both the CPU and Graphic Card are too weak for PCSX2. Besides that, what new CPU do you plan on getting? Your motherboard will be far too old judging by this current CPU lol. Aside from that, you'd still need a better Graphic Card. Like Phil said; Get a new computer. __________________ • PCSX2 Config: • Version: PCSX2 r#### (Frequently Updated)• Resolution: Windowed @ 1280x720 • Render: Direct3D11 (Hardware) • D3D Internal Res: 1920x1080 • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 • Texture Filter: ON • YouTube

February 25th, 2010, 17:00	#8
Yogi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 186	LOL! I upgraded from a AMD Athlon XP3000+ @2.3Ghz coupled with a nvidia Geforce 6800LE. It can run model 2 Daytona USA just about perfect speed, but it can barely play a youtube HD video!! It's amazing that a 2Ghz cpu can't even play a youtube HD video properly, i wonder how an atom cpu of a netbook does that. __________________ PC specification: CPU: AMD Phenom II x3 720 @3.3Ghz Mainboard: Biostar TPower N750 Ram: 2Gb Crucial DDR2 800 Graphics: Asus GTX260 Glaciator Audio: RealTek HD ALC888S with Logitech X-540 5.1 Storage: 320Gb Western Digital Caviar Blue

February 25th, 2010, 18:54	#9
jusama14 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.S Posts: 102	It's not youtube's problem. Blame adobe for making an unoptimized crappy flash plugin. /me can't wait for the day when HTML5 replaces flash.

February 25th, 2010, 20:23	#10
lonezero The supposed-to-be loner Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Anywhere Posts: 7	Sorry about that, what I meant when I said new CPU was a new computer. I am used to the word computer referring to the whole set of hardwares including the speaker, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. __________________

February 26th, 2010, 00:20	#11
Silenus Pilgrim Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hyperion Posts: 6,890	Seems we need to do something about the stickies. Maybe they are not clear enough or need a little revision. This question is PERPETUAL. @lonezero: Not directed to you, just suggesting that we can try to improve the info on stickies. So you guys can get detailed information on this type of topic. __________________ DELL XPS 13 ULTRABOOK ...Mis sueños son mentiras que algun día dejarán de serlo...

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Princess Garnet From Love and Limerence Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,555	Last I checked, my old Pentium 4 2.8GHz Northwood w/Hyper-threading played YouTube videos fine in HD back when I used it (but that was Flash 9 and not Flash 10, so I don't know if that matters). __________________ "The heart has it's reasons that reason knows nothing of."

March 3rd, 2010, 04:24	#13
Phil 339.9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,777	What video were you running? __________________ Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others

March 3rd, 2010, 16:04	#14
Fadingz 代言人 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 應許之地 Posts: 7,056	your RAM is too low too. Best bet is a new comp as I don't think you have a decent mobo our psu either. It would be a waste of money on only CPU or GPU. __________________

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Fadingz 代言人 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 應許之地 Posts: 7,056	well, PS2 uses up to 450MB of mem on my comp xD unless virtual memory is enabled, but that would be realllly slow. __________________