I've pretty much had this problem since I started using PCSX2 so it's been there when I use all the betas of PCSX2 (currently using beta 1474) and revisions of GSdx. Basically, as you can see in the screenshot, the CPU usage shows a massive percentage which constantly changes from numbers between 130% to 670%, sometimes it even shows over 4000% and stays around that. I have no speedhacks on and my GSdx (r1611) settings are attached with the screenshot. What exactly is causing this, and can it be fixed?
I tried enabling microVU0 and microVU1, didn't help.
Included Advanced settings in case that's helpful. I tried Clamp Mode on Normal, None and Full/Extra + Preserve Sign.
hm, might be related to the cpu detection problem with some amds, i think the amd cool'n'quiet technology is responsible for this. test it with cool'n'quiet disabled.
08-10-2009, 04:23 PM (This post was last modified: 08-10-2009, 04:35 PM by Larfin_Man.)
@Saiki
It's the latest official build from Gabest.
@zero29
I had a feeling it was AMD related, but that's not based on anything 'cos i don't have any in depth knowledge of this stuff. What exactly is "Cool'n'quiet"? I guess I'll google and check it out.
BTW, am I wrong in thinking this is GSdx related? I figured since it's the GSdx plugin showing the usage at the top, that would mean GSdx is what calculates that percentage.
*EDIT*
Apparently, apart from disabling it in the BIOS, setting power management to "Home / Office Desk" disables Cool'n'Quiet. My power management is already set to that so CnQ should be disabled already, and I guess that means CnQ isn't the problem. Besides, CnQ shouldn't be in affect unless the CPU is idle so it shouldn't be interfering.
uncheck Allow 8-bit textures, this game slower with it.
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