Dirge of Cerberus speed problems!

[NLikeFlynn]

Hello all, this is my first thread on this forum. I apologize if this thread isn't even in the right area. I cannot get Dirge of Cerberus to run well for me. It runs at 30-40% speed. I am new to PCSX2 so I am unsure about what all the settings mean. Below are my specs if someone has the time and grace to help me out. Thank you very much!

CPU: Intel Core i7-8850H
GPU: Radeon Pro 560X
RAM: 16GB
OS: Microsoft Windows 10

[jesalvein]

Please post the contents of the emulog.txt file after the problem occurs. The file can be found in "My Documents\PCSX2\logs" for the installer version or in "PCSX2\logs" for the portable/binary version.

Please make sure to enclose your emulog in code tags like so (remove the empty space on the closing code tag!):
[code]
Pasted emulog goes here
[ /code]

[NLikeFlynn]

Thank you. I will get that info posted when I get home from work.

[NLikeFlynn]

Code:

PCSX2 1.4.0-20160105132032- compiled on Jan  5 2016
Savestate version: 0x9a0b0000

Host Machine Init:
    Operating System =  Microsoft Windows 10 Home (build 18363), 64-bit
    Physical RAM     =  16276 MB
    CPU name         =  Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8850H CPU @ 2.60GHz
    Vendor/Model     =  GenuineIntel (stepping 0A)
    CPU speed        =  2.591 ghz (12 logical threads)
    x86PType         =  Standard OEM
    x86Flags         =  bfebfbff 7ffafbff
    x86EFlags        =  2c100000

x86 Features Detected:
    SSE2.. SSE3.. SSSE3.. SSE4.1.. SSE4.2.. AVX.. AVX2.. FMA

Reserving memory for recompilers...

Loading plugins...
    Binding   GS: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\gsdx32-avx2.dll
Windows 10.0.18363
    Binding  PAD: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\lilypad.dll
    Binding SPU2: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\spu2-x.dll
    Binding CDVD: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\cdvdGigaherz.dll
    Binding  USB: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\USBnull.dll
    Binding   FW: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\FWnull.dll
(GameDB) 9693 games on record (loaded in 177ms)
    Binding DEV9: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\DEV9null.dll
Plugins loaded successfully.

HLE Notice: ELF does not have a path.


Initializing plugins...
    Init GS
Windows 10.0.18363
    Init PAD
    Init SPU2
    Init CDVD
    Init USB
    Init FW
    Init DEV9
Plugins initialized successfully.

Opening plugins...
    Opening GS
    Opening PAD
    Opening SPU2
Current Renderer: OpenGL (Software mode)
    Opening CDVD
isoFile open ok: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\DOC FFVII\Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII.iso
    Image type  = DVD
* CDVD Disk Open: DVD, Single layer or unknown:
* * Track 1: Data (Mode 1) (1971232 sectors)
    Opening USB
    Opening FW
    Opening DEV9
3.x GL context successfully created
OpenGL information. GPU: Radeon Pro 560X. Vendor: ATI Technologies Inc.. Driver: Core Profile Forward-Compatible Context FireGL 19.30.01.33 26.20.13001.33012
Buggy driver detected, GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects will be disabled
INFO: GL_EXT_texture_filter_anisotropic is available
INFO: GL_ARB_gpu_shader5 is available
INFO: GL_ARB_draw_buffers_blend is available
INFO: GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects is NOT SUPPORTED
INFO: GL_ARB_shader_image_load_store is available
INFO: GL_ARB_copy_image is available
INFO: GL_ARB_buffer_storage is available
INFO: GL_ARB_clear_texture is available
INFO: GL_ARB_clip_control is available
INFO: GL_ARB_direct_state_access is available
INFO: GL_ARB_texture_barrier is available
OpenGL renderer is slow on AMD GPU due to inefficient driver. Sorry.
McdSlot 0 [File]: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\PCSX2\memcards\Mcd001.ps2
McdSlot 1 [File]: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\PCSX2\memcards\Mcd002.ps2
Plugins opened successfully.
EE/iR5900-32 Recompiler Reset
    Bios Found: Europe  v01.60(04/10/2001)  Console
    BIOS rom1 module not found, skipping...
    BIOS rom2 module not found, skipping...
    BIOS erom module not found, skipping...
(UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
(UpdateVSyncRate) FPS Limit Changed : 59.94 fps
# Initialize memory (rev:3.63, ctm:392Mhz, cpuclk:294Mhz detected)

PlayStation 2 ======== Hard reset boot
ROMGEN=2001-1004, IOP info (CPUID=1f, CACH_CONFIG=0, 2MB, IOP mode)
<20011004-175839,ROMconf,PS20160EC20011004.bin:11520>
# Total accessable memory size: 32 MB (B:2:8:0) (363:2:7c30)
# TLB spad=0 kernel=1:12 default=13:30 extended=31:38
# Initialize Start.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize User Memory ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Initialize Done.

EE DECI2 Manager version 0.06 Jul  4 2001 16:03:45
  CPUID=2e20, BoardID=0, ROMGEN=2001-1004, 32M

(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLUS_214.19;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.00
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = NTSC
ELF (cdrom0:\SLUS_214.19;1) Game CRC = 0x44A5FA15, EntryPoint = 0x00100000
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLUS_214.19;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.00
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = NTSC

IOP Realtime Kernel Ver.0.9.1
    Copyright 1999 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadelf: fname cdrom0:¥SLUS_214.19;1 secname all
loadelf version 3.30
Input ELF format filename = cdrom0:¥SLUS_214.19;1
0 00100000 003b3cec ............................................................
1 00526d00 0008aef0 .........
3 00aa0000 00007c50 ..
4 00bbff00 00033d00 ....
Loaded, cdrom0:¥SLUS_214.19;1
start address 0x100000
gp address 00000000
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
Overall 0 Widescreen hacks loaded
Loading patch '44A5FA15.pnach' from archive 'C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\cheats_ws.zip'
comment: Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII Widescreen Hack (16:9) (NTSC-U)
(Wide Screen Cheats DB) Patches Loaded: 3
Get Reboot Request From EE
ROM directory not found

PlayStation 2 ======== Update rebooting..

PlayStation 2 ======== Update reboot complete
cdvdman Init

IOP Realtime Kernel Ver. 2.1
    Copyright 1999-2001 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadbuffer: addrres 50c00 args 0 arg
loadbuffer: id 25, ret 0
USB Driver (Version 1.0.0)
----- USB auto module loader 0.3.3 -----
Unknown device 'hdd'
Known devices are  tty:(CONSOLE)  rom:(ROM/Flash)  cdrom:(CD-ROM )
Unknown device 'pfs'
Unknown device 'pfs'
IOP-Sound:
IOP-Sound:IopSoundDriver Start.
IOP-Sound:
IOP-Sound:IopFreeMemory   : Max      Continuous
IOP-Sound:                : 000B1B00 000B1500
IOP-Sound:IopStackAddress : Init     Start
IOP-Sound:                : 001FECE0 001DCD18
IOP-Sound:
padman: *** VBLANK OVERLAP ***
Stream Buffer 1Bank 10240byte 8banks 81920byte used.
EE: Unrecognized op 1
branch 53554c53 in delay slot!
padman: *** VBLANK OVERLAP ***
IOP-Sound:
IOP-Sound:IopSoundDriver Start.
IOP-Sound:
IOP-Sound:IopFreeMemory   : Max      Continuous
IOP-Sound:                : 000ACA00 000AA900
IOP-Sound:IopStackAddress : Init     Start
IOP-Sound:                : 001FECE0 001DCD18
IOP-Sound:
Closing plugins...
    Closing DEV9
    Closing FW
    Closing USB
    Closing CDVD
    Closing SPU2
    Closing PAD
    Closing GS
Plugins closed successfully.
Suspending single plugin: PAD
    Saving PAD
Recovering single plugin: PAD
    Loading PAD
Opening plugins...
    Opening GS
    Opening PAD
Current Renderer: OpenGL (Software mode)
    Opening SPU2
    Opening CDVD
isoFile open ok: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\DOC FFVII\Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII.iso
    Image type  = DVD
* CDVD Disk Open: DVD, Single layer or unknown:
* * Track 1: Data (Mode 1) (1971232 sectors)
    Opening USB
    Opening FW
    Opening DEV9
3.x GL context successfully created
OpenGL information. GPU: Radeon Pro 560X. Vendor: ATI Technologies Inc.. Driver: Core Profile Forward-Compatible Context FireGL 19.30.01.33 26.20.13001.33012
Buggy driver detected, GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects will be disabled
INFO: GL_EXT_texture_filter_anisotropic is available
INFO: GL_ARB_gpu_shader5 is available
INFO: GL_ARB_draw_buffers_blend is available
INFO: GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects is NOT SUPPORTED
INFO: GL_ARB_shader_image_load_store is available
INFO: GL_ARB_copy_image is available
INFO: GL_ARB_buffer_storage is available
INFO: GL_ARB_clear_texture is available
INFO: GL_ARB_clip_control is available
INFO: GL_ARB_direct_state_access is available
INFO: GL_ARB_texture_barrier is available
OpenGL renderer is slow on AMD GPU due to inefficient driver. Sorry.
McdSlot 0 [File]: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\PCSX2\memcards\Mcd001.ps2
McdSlot 1 [File]: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\PCSX2\memcards\Mcd002.ps2
Plugins opened successfully.

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I hope that is what you were needing! The speed tanks from 100% down to like 20% as soon as the cutscene ends and gameplay begins.

[NLikeFlynn]

That was OpenGL(software). This one is Direct3D11(software)

Code:

PCSX2 1.4.0-20160105132032- compiled on Jan  5 2016
Savestate version: 0x9a0b0000

Host Machine Init:
    Operating System =  Microsoft Windows 10 Home (build 18363), 64-bit
    Physical RAM     =  16276 MB
    CPU name         =  Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8850H CPU @ 2.60GHz
    Vendor/Model     =  GenuineIntel (stepping 0A)
    CPU speed        =  2.591 ghz (12 logical threads)
    x86PType         =  Standard OEM
    x86Flags         =  bfebfbff 7ffafbff
    x86EFlags        =  2c100000

x86 Features Detected:
    SSE2.. SSE3.. SSSE3.. SSE4.1.. SSE4.2.. AVX.. AVX2.. FMA

Reserving memory for recompilers...

Loading plugins...
    Binding   GS: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\gsdx32-avx2.dll
Windows 10.0.18363
    Binding  PAD: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\lilypad.dll
    Binding SPU2: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\spu2-x.dll
    Binding CDVD: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\cdvdGigaherz.dll
    Binding  USB: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\USBnull.dll
    Binding   FW: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\FWnull.dll
    Binding DEV9: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\DEV9null.dll
Plugins loaded successfully.

(GameDB) 9693 games on record (loaded in 144ms)
HLE Notice: ELF does not have a path.


Initializing plugins...
    Init GS
Windows 10.0.18363
    Init PAD
    Init SPU2
    Init CDVD
    Init USB
    Init FW
    Init DEV9
Plugins initialized successfully.

Opening plugins...
    Opening GS
    Opening PAD
    Opening SPU2
Current Renderer: Direct3D11 (Software mode)
    Opening CDVD
isoFile open ok: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\DOC FFVII\Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII.iso
    Image type  = DVD
* CDVD Disk Open: DVD, Single layer or unknown:
* * Track 1: Data (Mode 1) (1971232 sectors)
    Opening USB
    Opening FW
    Opening DEV9
McdSlot 0 [File]: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\PCSX2\memcards\Mcd001.ps2
McdSlot 1 [File]: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\PCSX2\memcards\Mcd002.ps2
Plugins opened successfully.
EE/iR5900-32 Recompiler Reset
    Bios Found: Europe  v01.60(04/10/2001)  Console
    BIOS rom1 module not found, skipping...
    BIOS rom2 module not found, skipping...
    BIOS erom module not found, skipping...
(UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
(UpdateVSyncRate) FPS Limit Changed : 59.94 fps
# Initialize memory (rev:3.63, ctm:392Mhz, cpuclk:294Mhz detected)

PlayStation 2 ======== Hard reset boot
ROMGEN=2001-1004, IOP info (CPUID=1f, CACH_CONFIG=0, 2MB, IOP mode)
<20011004-175839,ROMconf,PS20160EC20011004.bin:11520>
# Total accessable memory size: 32 MB (B:2:8:0) (363:2:7c30)
# TLB spad=0 kernel=1:12 default=13:30 extended=31:38
# Initialize Start.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize User Memory ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Initialize Done.

EE DECI2 Manager version 0.06 Jul  4 2001 16:03:45
  CPUID=2e20, BoardID=0, ROMGEN=2001-1004, 32M

(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLUS_214.19;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.00
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = NTSC
ELF (cdrom0:\SLUS_214.19;1) Game CRC = 0x44A5FA15, EntryPoint = 0x00100000
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLUS_214.19;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.00
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = NTSC

IOP Realtime Kernel Ver.0.9.1
    Copyright 1999 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadelf: fname cdrom0:¥SLUS_214.19;1 secname all
loadelf version 3.30
Input ELF format filename = cdrom0:¥SLUS_214.19;1
0 00100000 003b3cec ............................................................
1 00526d00 0008aef0 .........
3 00aa0000 00007c50 ..
4 00bbff00 00033d00 ....
Loaded, cdrom0:¥SLUS_214.19;1
start address 0x100000
gp address 00000000
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
Overall 0 Widescreen hacks loaded
Loading patch '44A5FA15.pnach' from archive 'C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\cheats_ws.zip'
comment: Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII Widescreen Hack (16:9) (NTSC-U)
(Wide Screen Cheats DB) Patches Loaded: 3
Get Reboot Request From EE
ROM directory not found

PlayStation 2 ======== Update rebooting..

PlayStation 2 ======== Update reboot complete
cdvdman Init

IOP Realtime Kernel Ver. 2.1
    Copyright 1999-2001 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadbuffer: addrres 50c00 args 0 arg
loadbuffer: id 25, ret 0
USB Driver (Version 1.0.0)
----- USB auto module loader 0.3.3 -----
Unknown device 'hdd'
Known devices are  tty:(CONSOLE)  rom:(ROM/Flash)  cdrom:(CD-ROM )
Unknown device 'pfs'
Unknown device 'pfs'
IOP-Sound:
IOP-Sound:IopSoundDriver Start.
IOP-Sound:
IOP-Sound:IopFreeMemory   : Max      Continuous
IOP-Sound:                : 000B1B00 000B1500
IOP-Sound:IopStackAddress : Init     Start
IOP-Sound:                : 001FECE0 001DCD18
IOP-Sound:
padman: *** VBLANK OVERLAP ***
Stream Buffer 1Bank 10240byte 8banks 81920byte used.
EE: Unrecognized op 1
branch 53554c53 in delay slot!
IOP-Sound:
IOP-Sound:IopSoundDriver Start.
IOP-Sound:
IOP-Sound:IopFreeMemory   : Max      Continuous
IOP-Sound:                : 000ACA00 000AA900
IOP-Sound:IopStackAddress : Init     Start
IOP-Sound:                : 001FECE0 001DCD18
IOP-Sound:
padman: *** VBLANK OVERLAP ***
Stream Buffer 1Bank 10240byte 8banks 81920byte used.
padman: *** VBLANK OVERLAP ***
IOP-Sound:
IOP-Sound:IopSoundDriver Start.
IOP-Sound:
IOP-Sound:IopFreeMemory   : Max      Continuous
IOP-Sound:                : 000ACA00 000AA900
IOP-Sound:IopStackAddress : Init     Start
IOP-Sound:                : 001FECE0 001DCD18
IOP-Sound:
Closing plugins...
    Closing DEV9
    Closing FW
    Closing USB
    Closing CDVD
    Closing SPU2
    Closing PAD
    Closing GS
Plugins closed successfully.
Suspending single plugin: GS
    Opening GS
Current Renderer: Direct3D11 (Software mode)
    Saving GS
    Closing GS
Recovering single plugin: GS
    Opening GS
Current Renderer: Direct3D9 (Software mode)
Radeon Pro 560X (26.20.13001.33012)
    Loading GS
Opening plugins...
    Opening PAD
    Opening SPU2
    Opening CDVD
isoFile open ok: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\DOC FFVII\Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII.iso
    Image type  = DVD
* CDVD Disk Open: DVD, Single layer or unknown:
* * Track 1: Data (Mode 1) (1971232 sectors)
    Opening USB
    Opening FW
    Opening DEV9
McdSlot 0 [File]: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\PCSX2\memcards\Mcd001.ps2
McdSlot 1 [File]: C:\Users\ccmic\Documents\PCSX2\memcards\Mcd002.ps2
Plugins opened successfully.
Closing plugins...
    Closing DEV9
    Closing FW
    Closing USB
    Closing CDVD
    Closing SPU2
    Closing PAD
    Closing GS
Plugins closed successfully.
Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\cdvdiso.dll
File is not a valid dynamic library.
[wx] Failed to load shared library 'C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\cdvdiso.dll' (error 126: the specified module could not be found.)
Some kinda plugin failure: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\cdvdiso.dll
Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\padPokopom.dll
File is not a valid dynamic library.
[wx] Failed to load shared library 'C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\padPokopom.dll' (error 126: the specified module could not be found.)
Some kinda plugin failure: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\padPokopom.dll
Bios Found: Europe  v01.60(04/10/2001)  Console
Bios Found: Europe  v01.60(04/10/2001)  Console

[NLikeFlynn]

Ok I am know on PCSX2 1.5.0 and it is performing MUCH better, however, it cannot hold a consistent 60fps. Any ideas?

[Zangetsu21]

Why are you running it in software mode though? Try OpenGL and D3D11 in Hardware, then enable all the recommended speedhacks.

Start with native resolution and then maybe kick it up to x2 or x3 depending on performance.

You shouldn't have issues with this game, I run it full speed on my laptop and yours is better than mine.

Also, make sure that it's using your actual gpu and not the igpu

Running games in software mode is usually much slower.

[NLikeFlynn]

Thanks Zangetsu21. I am now running D3D11 Hardware and it is running really well. Still experiencing drops though. What are the recommended speed hacks? And how do I make sure I AM using gpu and not igpu? Sorry for the questions but I am new and ignorant to this type of gaming. Been on consoles my whole life lol.

[Zangetsu21]

I'm not sure how AMD works as my laptop has an Nvidia, but in the control panel you can select the PCSX2.exe and set the dedicated GPU instead of iGPU, otherwise, right click the exe and there should be an option to launch it with the dedicated GPU or iGPU.

In the gpu plugin:
Disable mipmapping or set it to fast
Set CRC level to Full (Direct3D)
Date accuracy to Fast
Blending Accuracy to Basic

I'm not familiar with laptop gpu's but play around with the resolution until you find what works. On my laptop I usually keep it at 3x native depending on the game, I might drop it to x2 if it's a demanding game.

As for speed hacks:
EE Cycle Rate - Leave this as is
EE Cycle Skip - Leave this as is
Enable - INTC Spin Detection
Enable - Enable Wait Loop Detection
Enable - mVU Flag Hack
Enable - MTVU, this is for cpu's with 3+ cores but yours has that so it's all good.

Also, enable automatic game fixes, top left of the window -> System, and make sure it's enabled, don't activate them manually in the hacks menu.

What a lot of people also recommend is to set your Power Plan to High Performance to get a bit of a boost but I've personally never used it.

[NLikeFlynn]

Thank you so much Zangetsu21. I really appreciate the advice! I will put these settings in later today and report back!!!