hello im new to the forum and in ps2 emulation so before i configure pcsx2 0.9.6 and before i rip the bios from my console i would like to hear your opinions if my pc with the specs below is good enough to emulate ps2. thnx=].
my pc specs are
processor : intel quad core Q6600 @2.40ghz
video card : Nvdia geforce 8600 GTS
Stream Processors 32
Core Clock (MHz) 675
Shader Clock (MHz) 1450
Memory Clock (MHz) 1000
Memory Amount 256MB GDDR3
Memory Interface 128-bit
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec) 32
Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec) 10.8
Ram : 4gb
OS : windows vista ultimate x64
Try overclock your cpu to 3ghz at least, or higher than that for playing pcsx2 emulation in good speed.
do i need to overclock my video card too.?
No, that is not necassary, your gpu is good enough but make sure you do not setting too high in internal res. Gsdx plugin. Pcsx2 is more cpu dependant and good gpu (support directx.10 and ps.3) is needed too.
thnx a lot register xD my overclock was successful i oveclocked my cpu @ 2.82 cause i couldnt to 3.0 or higher due to crashing issues but i can get very good speeds even in 2.8 so i leave at 2.8 till i get a new cooler again thnx alot
not good.
ive used the emualtor on vista 32 and 64bit editions
it will be much slower on 64bit edition.
with my 32bit vista, i always had 100% game speed, but with 64, 50-70% only
n3ziniuka5: Local to you issue then.
It runs the exact same speed here on Vista32 and Vista64.
Dertheante: Sounds like an ok system, it'll run many games fullspeed
thnx rama
btw i bought a new cooler for my cpu :mugen2 Scythe: but when i try to overclock beyond 2.85 ghz my pc crashes and restarts and i had the same prob with the default cooler the new one is pretty good with 1 big fan installed and keeps the temp low anyone knows why my pc keeps crashing ?
p.s sry if i am out of pcsx2 section but any help it would be appreciated thnx xD
(04-03-2009, 01:27 PM)Dertheante Wrote: [ -> ]thnx rama btw i bought a new cooler for my cpu :mugen2 Scythe: but when i try to overclock beyond 2.85 ghz my pc crashes and restarts and i had the same prob with the default cooler the new one is pretty good with 1 big fan installed and keeps the temp low anyone knows why my pc keeps crashing ?
p.s sry if i am out of pcsx2 section but any help it would be appreciated thnx xD
google your cpu and overclocking it; there should be plenty of useful information to help you out. the other information to be aware of is your Motherboard and its BIOS.
You'll be fine with 2.8 Ghz of processor... heck I got 3.2 Ghz and no slowdows for games like FFX or FFXII... the only game that has 50 fps is Dragon Quest 8 and thats on the world map.... the PSX2 emulator is a pretty robust piece of work. If your stuck with the stock cpu cooler you might want to get a new one. Get a Noctua its pretty well engineered keeps your cpu and nearby components cool.