Is PCSX2 worth it on my computer??

macman4 · Mar 22, 2009

I've downloaded the newest version of PCSX2, the 0.9.6 version.
Here is my computer specs and what I have set for the configuration.

I am a newbie around here so take a break on me.

Comp. Specs
CPU = Pentium 4, 3.0GHz
RAM = 1.5GB
Video Card = ATI Radeon X600 Series Secondary

PCSX2 Configuration
Graphics = ZeroGS 0.79.1
Sound = ZeroSPU2 r514-Dev 0.4.6
Controller = Lilypad 0.9.11
Cdvdrom = Linuz Iso CDVD 0.8.0
Dev9null Driver 0.3.0
Firewire = FWnull Driver 0.4.0
Usb = USBnull Driver 0.5.0

I am playing Kingdom Hearts as an iso and its running around 30 fps most of the time. Its supposed to be at least 60 fps. This is like playing it at half speed and its not very fun.

Is there anything I can do that will speed up the game or is my computer just too old?

Any suggestions would be great. I know I probably sound like an idiot but I am pretty new at this emulator stuff.

Now that that is answered. Does Anybody know what my computer specs would have to be to run the game at full speed.

70597 · Mar 22, 2009

30 FPS is pretty good for that PC, to be honest. Make sure you have the speed hacks enabled, and if using GSDX, make sure you have Native checked. That's about all you can do with that PC.

LuisR14 · Mar 22, 2009

why don't you try gsdx?

macman4 · Mar 22, 2009

Alright!
Thanks!

macman4 · Mar 23, 2009

Do any of you guys know what my computer specs would have to be to run at full speed.

LuisR14 · Mar 23, 2009

probably around a core2 duo at 3GHz with a good nvidia gpu like the Geforce 9800 GT.

70597 · Mar 23, 2009

My specs[dual core is great too] or higher. Many games run great for me at 2.83ghz.

Naix · Mar 23, 2009

macman4 said:
I've downloaded the newest version of PCSX2, the 0.9.6 version.
Here is my computer specs and what I have set for the configuration.

I am a newbie around here so take a break on me.

Comp. Specs
CPU = Pentium 4, 3.0GHz
RAM = 1.5GB
Video Card = ATI Radeon X600 Series Secondary

PCSX2 Configuration
Graphics = ZeroGS 0.79.1
Sound = ZeroSPU2 r514-Dev 0.4.6
Controller = Lilypad 0.9.11
Cdvdrom = Linuz Iso CDVD 0.8.0
Dev9null Driver 0.3.0
Firewire = FWnull Driver 0.4.0
Usb = USBnull Driver 0.5.0

I am playing Kingdom Hearts as an iso and its running around 30 fps most of the time. Its supposed to be at least 60 fps. This is like playing it at half speed and its not very fun.

Is there anything I can do that will speed up the game or is my computer just too old?

Any suggestions would be great. I know I probably sound like an idiot but I am pretty new at this emulator stuff.

Now that that is answered. Does Anybody know what my computer specs would have to be to run the game at full speed.

use gsdx sse2 version(not ssse3). Also try older versions of gsdx like 0.1.8 since they stress more on fps rather than quality.

StriderVM · Mar 24, 2009

In terms of Pentium 4. A Pentium 4 that runs on 6.0Ghz is a good bet (Sadly it's only possible on LN2.)

For Core2Duo, about 4Ghz should run at most, if not all scenes at full speed.

70597 · Mar 24, 2009

4Ghz to run KH full speed? That's a bit overkill..Or does it have slow spots like FFX/shiva?

tuanming · Mar 25, 2009

Your computer is ancient and it is considered crappy for pcsx2. Faster speed doesn't come free. Even a Core 2 at 4GHz wouldn't be enough for full speed on some games.

70597 · Mar 25, 2009

A 3Ghz Core 2 is more than enough for KH, though.

ngapocak · Mar 31, 2009

Keep Watching:thumb:

Is PCSX2 worth it on my computer??

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