Settings Questions

[superlegend]

Hi there!
I am new to pcsx2.  Some of my games, like Ratchet and Clank: Up His Arsenal is a little laggy at times. I want to configure my settings, but I have no clue which settings to change, and what some of them do. Can someone please help me get up do date with the setting?

PC specifications:
windows 10 64-bit
8 GB RAM
AMD FX™-8320 Eight-core processor 3.5 GHz
pcsx2 1.4.0
AMD Radeon R9 200 series 2GB
Motherboard: AMD Cross Fire X

emulog contents:
Loading language translation databases for 'English (South Africa)' [en_ZA]
pcsx2_Main not found -- translation dictionary may be incomplete.
pcsx2_Iconized not found -- translation dictionary may be incomplete.
SetLanguage: Requested translation is not implemented yet.
PCSX2 1.4.0-20160105132032- compiled on Jan 5 2016
Savestate version: 0x9a0b0000

Host Machine Init:
Operating System = Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (build 15063), 64-bit
Physical RAM = 8141 MB
CPU name = AMD FX™-8320 Eight-Core Processor
Vendor/Model = AuthenticAMD (stepping 00)
CPU speed = 3.499 ghz (8 logical threads)
x86PType = Standard OEM
x86Flags = 178bfbff 3e98320b
x86EFlags = 2fd3fbff

x86 Features Detected:
SSE2.. SSE3.. SSSE3.. SSE4.1.. SSE4.2.. AVX.. FMA
MMX2 .. SSE4a

Loading language translation databases for 'English (South Africa)' [en_ZA]
pcsx2_Main not found -- translation dictionary may be incomplete.
pcsx2_Iconized not found -- translation dictionary may be incomplete.
SetLanguage: Requested translation is not implemented yet.
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Binding GS: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCSX2 1.4.0\Plugins\gsdx32-avx.dll
Windows 10.0.15063
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
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[jesalvein]

In order to help you further with your problem, please make sure the following are all provided.

• Your hardware specs - CPU, Graphics Card, Memory, Operating System.
  
• The version of PCSX2 you are using.
  
• Any non default settings you are using.
  
• What games you are trying to play and if you are playing them from ISO or DVD.
  

Thank You.

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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.

[superlegend]

In order to help you further with your problem, please make sure the following are all provided.

• Your hardware specs - CPU, Graphics Card, Memory, Operating System.
  
• The version of PCSX2 you are using.
  
• Any non default settings you are using.
  
• What games you are trying to play and if you are playing them from ISO or DVD.
  

Thank You.

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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.

Thank you for the help :-) I updated my post. I hope that Helps.
The only non-default settings I know of is the controller configuration.
I have no midea of the settings and what they do, so please excuse any stupidity, if it occurs

[jesalvein]

1st, enable mipmapping in gsdx
2nd, set ee cycle rate speedhack to -1
3rd try over clocking your CPU to 4ghz if you have a good cooler.

[superlegend]

1st, enable mipmapping in gsdx
2nd, set ee cycle rate speedhack to -1
3rd try over clocking your CPU to 4ghz if you have a good cooler.

Where do I find these settings?

[lightningterror]

https://buildbot.orphis.net/pcsx2/

[superlegend]

https://buildbot.orphis.net/pcsx2/

Which one should I download?

[X_Grave_X]

Where do I find these settings?

-to enable mipmapping: click on "config" tab, then on video(gs), click on "plugin settings". a window will appear and you will see the mipmapping options on the bottom, set it to "Basic(fast)"
-the ee cycle rate: config--->emulation setting--->speedhacks tab--->the ee cycle rate is on the top left corner, set the cursor to -1
-to overlock your cpu( in my perspective, i don't recommend it for you): check this link
http://www.techradar.com/how-to/computin...pu-1306573

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Which one should I download?

always download the first one you see at the top....the list is updated every often cz every week or so a developer uploads a new build

[lightningterror]

Note: you can leave mipmapping on Automatic for R&C.

[superlegend]

-to enable mipmapping: click on "config" tab, then on video(gs), click on "plugin settings". a window will appear and you will see the mipmapping options on the bottom, set it to "Basic(fast)"
-the ee cycle rate: config--->emulation setting--->speedhacks tab--->the ee cycle rate is on the top left corner, set the cursor to -1
-to overlock your cpu( in my perspective, i don't recommend it for you): check this link
http://www.techradar.com/how-to/computin...pu-1306573

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always download the first one you see at the top....the list is updated every often cz every week or so a developer uploads a new build

1. I followed your directions to the gsdx9 window. The mipmapping was already selected, however I could not change this option.
2. I fund the setting via your directions and i see the option, but the app does not allow me to change that.
3. I will then not overlock the cpu