Read first: Will PCSX2 run fast on my computer?

[Hakubi]

Will run Shadow of the Colossus on this system?

AMD FX-8150-8150 8x3,6GHz
8GB DDR3-1333
nVidia GeForce GTX 660, 2028MB DDR5

[0bscur3]

Works on my notebook (SAMSUNG RF 511-SD3)

Processor i7 2720qm (2.2 up to 3.1)
8GB RAM 1333mhz
1TB HD 5400rpm
LCD LED HD (1366 x 768)
Nvidia GeForce GT 540m (2GB with optimus)

[Haterwillhaters]

I just got a new laptop and think I should finally be able to emulate my old PS2 collection at a decent framerate. I just want to ask a naïve question, is PS2 emulation safe on laptop hardware? Can it cause overheating or damage the disc drive?

[StriFe]

Emulating can't ever break a computer/laptop, make sure that you run it through the adapter and put the laptop on high performance, ofcourse you need to still watch out for some overheating, but it shouldn't be much. Also keep in mind that it differs how much a laptop will cost. The cheaper one is mostly the crappier the cooling is, you could buy a dock with coolers on it which you can put beneath it.

This is an example: [Image: 113008_dock_4.jpg]

[0bscur3]

PCSX2 1.0.0 will work on my notebook (SAMSUNG RF 511-SD3)??????

Processor i7 2720qm (2.2 up to 3.1)
8GB RAM 1333mhz
1TB HD 5400rpm
LCD LED HD (1366 x 768)
Nvidia GeForce GT 540m (2GB with optimus)

[jesalvein]

it will.
Of course, you won't get playable speeds in the most intensive games, but it will "run"

[Rezard]

Will run Shadow of the Colossus on this system?

AMD FX-8150-8150 8x3,6GHz
8GB DDR3-1333
nVidia GeForce GTX 660, 2028MB DDR5

Yes, but expect the need for a little of the VU Cycle Stealing Speedhack with that particular game.

Also,
Your system is pretty decent for PCSX2 in general.
Aside from excessive internal resolutions (e.g. over 1080p),
expect your CPU as the highest potential of bottlenecking.

Some Speedhacks can be an easy way to get some improvements,
but if you are capable of OCing your CPU,
it will provide the greatest benefit,
and with no potential side-effect (unlike Speedhacks).


Have fun!
And remember, everyone;
The average PC is getting much more capable of casual emulation,
so don't hesitate to give your new computer a try!

[Mcoyote]

<font size = "150" color="7A7FD3">Yes!</font>

[Hakubi]

Yes, but expect the need for a little of the VU Cycle Stealing Speedhack with that particular game.

Also,
Your system is pretty decent for PCSX2 in general.
Aside from excessive internal resolutions (e.g. over 1080p),
expect your CPU as the highest potential of bottlenecking.

Some Speedhacks can be an easy way to get some improvements,
but if you are capable of OCing your CPU,
it will provide the greatest benefit,
and with no potential side-effect (unlike Speedhacks).


Have fun!
And remember, everyone;
The average PC is getting much more capable of casual emulation,
so don't hesitate to give your new computer a try!

Wow, thank you for the detailed answer! )

[Hakubi]

Hey! It's me again with the same question but with a other system:

6x 3.3 GHz AMD AM3+ FX-6100
1024 MB ATI Radeon HD7770
16 GB [2x 8GB] DDR3-1333
3,5" 2,0 TB S-ATAIII

Thanks!