Dolphin 3.0 - More Performance, please?

[TheN3w]

First of all, Hi!

Ok, my problem is about Dolphin 3.0, I only can run games at 10/15 FPS and I would like to run at 20/30 FPS (or more, of course ).

Oh, I just wanna play Skate It, but I tried on another games but didn't work.

I've already seen videos on YouTube but, it didn't work.

Can some one help me? )':

PC Specs:

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bits
Processor: intel Pentium 2.20 GHz
Video Card: nVidia GeForce GT320M 1GB CUDA
Ram: 4GB (But I only use 3.50GB. I don't know how but...)
Resolution: 1366x768 (But I play with the 1024x768 resolution)

If you want to know more, just ask.

[Starscream]

If you'd like to run games faster, you'll need a better PC/CPU. It's pretty simple.

[TheN3w]

But I can't afford it at this moment, that's why I asked another way to get Dolphin running with more FPS.

I thinking changing my processor. Is pretty old and it gives me manny problems on manny games.

[Starscream]

But I can't afford it at this moment

Okay, no problem, but then you can't expect more speed, because there is no other way.

[Monyet]

Yeah, realistically, that's your only option. The other thing to do of course would be to make sure your system is running as fast as possible by stopping programs like anti-virus, background programs etc, Then turn off as many graphical settings within dolphin as you can. Bump the res down to 640x480.

Also, I'm guessing the 320M is a mobile part and it may share the ram to power the GPU sometimes. Either that or maybe you do have 32bit windows installed, although that would put your ram at 3gb max and not 3.5gb. Anyway, good luck.

[DefenderX]

Yeah, realistically, that's your only option. The other thing to do of course would be to make sure your system is running as fast as possible by stopping programs like anti-virus, background programs etc, Then turn off as many graphical settings within dolphin as you can. Bump the res down to 640x480.

This won't make much difference. Like SS said, a new CPU is the only solution

[TheN3w]

I've already tried to play at 640x480. Only gets more 1/2 FPS.
The RAM problem... I don't how I have only 3.50 GB available... I tried to change it but didn't work.

I always stop my antivirus. I only have my Sound Card Settings, Video Card Settings and that wireless thing running.

I didn't try to change the windows aspect to performance, but it didn't with GTA IV and MX vs. ATV Reflex (PC Games)... I just will try it.

I only get 60 FPS at the menu

[AndehX]

upgrade your CPU, its the only way to get better performance.

[nilhem]

yeah, it's my understanding that once you've turned all graphics settings down in dolphin config if it still isn't running at a playable framerate there isn't much you can do except upgrade your comp.

and like everyone is saying, it's not so much your video card / ram, it's your CPU that makes the biggest difference

Use an ICC build if your CPU supports it:
http://forums.dolphin-emu.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=6

DefenderX & Lectrode both compile good ICC builds

sometimes they can give you a performance boost