Desmume lagging randomly

saffron3d · April 25th, 2012, 13:42

I have a problem with desmume, whenever play it starts out slowly but then goes to normal speed and then starts slowing down again and so the cycle continues. Is this normal?

My specs are:

Processor: Intel Pentium D CPU 2.80 Ghz
RAM: 2 GB
Graphics cards: ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series

Any help would be appreciated.

thelittlegumnut · April 25th, 2012, 13:52

what game are you trying to play and when exactly does it slow down? does it slow down when there is a lot going on? is it normal at a menu screen but then slow during gameplay? or perhaps cutscenes?

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · April 25th, 2012, 14:50

Check your processor usage in the task manager.

That said though a dual core and clocked fairly high the Pentium D is an older much more inefficient processor than all the new ones or even the Core2Duo generation that came right after it so it could just be that your system can't handle DeSmuME.

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saffron3d · April 25th, 2012, 15:09

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Originally Posted by SCHUMI_4EVER

Check your processor usage in the task manager.

That said though a dual core and clocked fairly high the Pentium D is an older much more inefficient processor than all the new ones or even the Core2Duo generation that came right after it so it could just be that your system can't handle DeSmuME.

Thanks for the reply.You are probably right. Oh well looks like i have to look for a new processor.

**SCHUMI_4EVER** · April 25th, 2012, 15:16

Well you could more easily determine if it was the cause by monitoring processor usage through task manager whilst running DeSmuME. Chances are you'll see it use pretty much all of the processor it can (in other words 80%+ usage) with lag likely occurring either when another program also wants some of the processor or DeSmuME tries to use even more though it's already maxing it out.

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thelittlegumnut · April 25th, 2012, 15:20

try no$gba first. it runs a lot faster. i always found desmume to be a little slow (even now, and i can run pcsx2 no problems). no$zoomer is an essential add-on though.

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saffron3d · April 25th, 2012, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHUMI_4EVER

Well you could more easily determine if it was the cause by monitoring processor usage through task manager whilst running DeSmuME. Chances are you'll see it use pretty much all of the processor it can (in other words 80%+ usage) with lag likely occurring either when another program also wants some of the processor or DeSmuME tries to use even more though it's already maxing it out.

I have done what you asked and checked the CPU usage while running desmume and its usage is around 96%-100%

**SCHUMI_4EVER** · April 25th, 2012, 15:46

Then the CPU is definitely to blame.

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saffron3d · April 25th, 2012, 16:26

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Originally Posted by SCHUMI_4EVER

Then the CPU is definitely to blame.

Thanks for the reply, again. So it looks like ill have to get a new CPU. Oh well.

**SCHUMI_4EVER** · April 25th, 2012, 16:29

Basically an all-new system. Since in order to replace the CPU with something more modern you'll need a new motherboard since they use different sockets and then you'll need new RAM since they now use different RAM. Though you could re-use the graphics card.

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the_randomizer · April 25th, 2012, 17:07

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Originally Posted by thelittlegumnut

try no$gba first. it runs a lot faster. i always found desmume to be a little slow (even now, and i can run pcsx2 no problems). no$zoomer is an essential add-on though.

You did know that DeSmuME runs slower due to the fact it has a higher degree of accuracy, right?

The fact you have to use an add-on (no$zoomer) to run numerous games on no$gba is somewhat ridiculous in my opinion.

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CrazyMax · April 25th, 2012, 19:32

saffron3d, try DeSmuME JIT build

**SCHUMI_4EVER** · April 25th, 2012, 20:07

SVN builds won't make a hoot of a difference

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Kaizen · April 25th, 2012, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by saffron3d

Thanks for the reply.You are probably right. Oh well looks like i have to look for a new processor.

on a pentium d system, the best case scenario is that you have an early generation 775 motherboard unable to take core 2 duo.

You need more than a new processor, you'll need a new motherboard, processor, power supply unit (dat there 24+4/8) and a new set of ram.

An ivy bridge dual core would be sufficient without a discrete gpu

thelittlegumnut · April 26th, 2012, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_randomizer

You did know that DeSmuME runs slower due to the fact it has a higher degree of accuracy, right?

The fact you have to use an add-on (no$zoomer) to run numerous games on no$gba is somewhat ridiculous in my opinion.

yeah, i knew. it just so happens its his/her best option though. other than getting a new processor. i recommend desmume by far if your pc can handle it.

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saffron3d · April 28th, 2012, 23:04

What processor do you recomend me to buy? I have a Asus P5KPL-AM EPU motherboard with a LGA775 socket type.

**SCHUMI_4EVER** · April 28th, 2012, 23:26

All-new system. New motherboard, new RAM, new processor. It's your only option. Both me and Kaizen have said it.

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saffron3d Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 5	Desmume lagging randomly I have a problem with desmume, whenever play it starts out slowly but then goes to normal speed and then starts slowing down again and so the cycle continues. Is this normal? My specs are: Processor: Intel Pentium D CPU 2.80 Ghz RAM: 2 GB Graphics cards: ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series Any help would be appreciated.

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April 25th, 2012, 13:52	#2
thelittlegumnut Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 433	what game are you trying to play and when exactly does it slow down? does it slow down when there is a lot going on? is it normal at a menu screen but then slow during gameplay? or perhaps cutscenes? __________________ You say I'm crazy? I say you're talking to a gumnut.

April 25th, 2012, 14:50	#3
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,660	Check your processor usage in the task manager. That said though a dual core and clocked fairly high the Pentium D is an older much more inefficient processor than all the new ones or even the Core2Duo generation that came right after it so it could just be that your system can't handle DeSmuME. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

April 25th, 2012, 15:16	#5
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,660	Well you could more easily determine if it was the cause by monitoring processor usage through task manager whilst running DeSmuME. Chances are you'll see it use pretty much all of the processor it can (in other words 80%+ usage) with lag likely occurring either when another program also wants some of the processor or DeSmuME tries to use even more though it's already maxing it out. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

April 25th, 2012, 15:20	#6
thelittlegumnut Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 433	try no$gba first. it runs a lot faster. i always found desmume to be a little slow (even now, and i can run pcsx2 no problems). no$zoomer is an essential add-on though. __________________ You say I'm crazy? I say you're talking to a gumnut.

April 25th, 2012, 15:46	#8
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,660	Then the CPU is definitely to blame. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

April 25th, 2012, 16:29	#10
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,660	Basically an all-new system. Since in order to replace the CPU with something more modern you'll need a new motherboard since they use different sockets and then you'll need new RAM since they now use different RAM. Though you could re-use the graphics card. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

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SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,660	SVN builds won't make a hoot of a difference __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

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saffron3d Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 5	What processor do you recomend me to buy? I have a Asus P5KPL-AM EPU motherboard with a LGA775 socket type.

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SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,660	All-new system. New motherboard, new RAM, new processor. It's your only option. Both me and Kaizen have said it. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!