Can you help me optimize my settings for Yakuza 2?

[lfarbstein]

So I am trying to play Yakuza 2 now.
It runs OK. Usually around 60fps with some noticeable slowdown here are there.
I feel like If I knew how to tweak my configuration, my computer can run it can run super smooth, but I have no idea what to change and where?!?! That is why I would really appreciate your help!

Here are my settings.
OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Processor: Intel 64 Family 6 Model 58 Stepping 9
RAM: 8GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660m

PCSX 2 1.3.0
GS: GSdx 5875 (MSVC 18.00, SSE41) 0.1.16 [gsdx32-sse4-r 5873]
Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware),
Interlacing:None
D3D Internal Resolution: 2x Native
Texture Flitering: Check
Extra Rendering Threads: 4
Edge AA: Check

EE/IOP: Preset
VUs: Preset
GS: Preset
Speedhacks: Enabled
EE Cyclerate: 2
VU Cycle Stealing: 1
MTVU: Check

So thats about it. If you need any more info please feel free to ask. Thanks again for the help!

[refraction]

as you are on a laptop make sure of a few things

1. Make sure your laptop is using the 660m and not the intel graphics when running pcsx2 (i think this is done in the nvidia control panel)
2. Your windows power profile is set to Maximum Performance (obviously make sure you are plugged in to the mains power)
3. You are using the laptop on a cool surface so it doesn't get too hot.

[lfarbstein]

Thank you for the quick response.

I make sure to do all 3 of those things.
For 1, I can change it from the pcsx video properties menu.
2 & 3: I always do when I game.

Now what about tweeking the PCSX Configuration?

[refraction]

I would disable the EE Cycle and VU Cycle hacks if your computer is capable at running at reasonable speeds. Need to know more info about your CPU really, is it a dual core or a quad core cpu?

[lfarbstein]

Ok. Ill disable it.
I have a Quad core.

[ssakash]

Ok. Ill disable it.
I have a Quad core.

you could also enable MTVU hack then. some games might slow down becuase of this hack so, be cautious.

maybe some game's hate the duplication of the VIF1 ? (or) it might be a slowdown because of the extra work needed for the sync. just check out whether it speeds up or not.

[refraction]

ssakash: He said that he has that on in the OP
Is it really a quad core? or is it a dual core with hyperthreading? we need a real model name.

[lfarbstein]

Its Alienware M17XR4.
I am pretty sure its Quad Core.

[willkuer]

Yes it's a quadcore. With HT it can use up to 8 threads (but probably not for pcsx2). MTVu is therefore a good choice for many games.

[jesalvein]

so that's a i7-3610QM.
The STP's above 1600. means all the advices above are good for your rig.