Game used to run smoothly now runs slowly

[Fueter]

(03-07-2014, 08:13 AM)KazumiZorah Wrote:

(03-07-2014, 08:02 AM)Fueter Wrote: Sorry mate, but changing the resolution hasn't helped either... The funny thing is that two weeks ago I could play it and suddenly everything's a mess. Should I wait for a new release?

I don't know anything more you can do but I'm hardly he smartest here so maybe someone else will. New releases come out annually (more or less) but dev builds come out once a day or more; they fix old problems but can introduce new ones. I stick to them personally. Upgrading your hardware would also solve the problem if you're willing to.

Ok, thank you for your time. https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/images/smilies/smile.gif

I'll try the development versions while I'm waiting for one of the profis' help https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[admin89]

@OP You're using a multi-media laptop which is known for overheating due to stock thermal compound (die fast) . Check your laptop GPU/CPU temp when Dolphin is running
https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-unofficial-laptop-performance-guide
Follow the performance guide and make sure your CPU run at 2.8GHz , GPU run at maximum clock 671MHz

[DJBarry004]

Neither SSBM, MP7 or SMS need CPU-2-EFB access, so you can check "Skip EFB access from CPU".

[Fueter]

(03-07-2014, 08:28 AM)admin89 Wrote: @OP You're using a multi-media laptop which is known for overheating due to stock thermal compound (die fast) . Check your laptop GPU/CPU temp when Dolphin is running
https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-unofficial-laptop-performance-guide
Follow the performance guide and make sure your CPU run at 2.8GHz , GPU run at maximum clock 671MHz

OK, I'll need a little more time with this one. I'll have a look and let you know how it goes.

(03-07-2014, 08:56 AM)DJBarry004 Wrote: Neither SSBM, MP7 or SMS need CPU-2-EFB access, so you can check "Skip EFB access from CPU".

I've tried this but nothing changed.

[Fueter]

(03-07-2014, 08:28 AM)admin89 Wrote: @OP You're using a multi-media laptop which is known for overheating due to stock thermal compound (die fast) . Check your laptop GPU/CPU temp when Dolphin is running
https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-unofficial-laptop-performance-guide
Follow the performance guide and make sure your CPU run at 2.8GHz , GPU run at maximum clock 671MHz

You, sir, deserve a medal! Not only are they running smoothly now, but even faster than ever!

I used dedicated GPU because the heat didn't reach 85 ºC (the max temperature was 78ºC after ca 20 minutes running). My Throttlestop settings were a bit different from yours, I guess it's because of the computer but could you please check it the same just to be sure I haven't done any stupid thing?

The problem with the graphics in Mario Tennis persist though. I have also attached a screenshot.

[admin89]

Quote:My Throttlestop settings were a bit different from yours

Yeah , your settings should be . My settings are just demo
Each CPU has different clock speed , multiplier . Normally , i set multiplier = 29 -> 2.9GHz for Dolphin , 2.0GHz for PC games , lowest clock 1.2GHz for working (PC games don't need a very fast CPU to begin with , lower clock speed will lower power consumption and heat output -> CPU run cooler and battery life should be increased )
You should set Multiplier = 28 -> 28x99.78 = 2793.84MHz ~ 2.8GHz if your CPU run cool enough
Your current clock speed in that attached file is 2259.91MHz ~ 2.3GHz

[Fueter]

(03-08-2014, 09:36 AM)admin89 Wrote:

Quote:My Throttlestop settings were a bit different from yours

Yeah , your settings should be . My settings are just demo
Each CPU has different clock speed , multiplier . Normally , i set multiplier = 29 -> 2.9GHz for Dolphin , 2.0GHz for PC games , lowest clock 1.2GHz for working (PC games don't need a very fast CPU to begin with , lower clock speed will lower power consumption and heat output -> CPU run cooler and battery life should be increased )
You should set Multiplier = 28 -> 28x99.78 = 2793.84MHz ~ 2.8GHz if your CPU run cool enough
Your current clock speed in that attached file is 2259.91MHz ~ 2.3GHz

Ok. Thank you very much. If I deleted now Throttlestop, would that reset the settings ? Is it better to keep it installed?

[admin89]

Why would you want delete it ? Don't you understand the word "throttlestop" ? Throttlestop = Stop any throttle (slowdown)
Without that program , your CPU will throttle(slowdown itself) . You have to keep it forever

[Fueter]

Sorry to bother again but when cheats are enabled the game goes slowly again :S Yeah, I can play without cheats but I thought I could report it in case it can be fixed.

[NaturalViolence]

What are your cpu temperatures while running dolphin with those throttlestop settings?

I would highly recommend disassembling your laptop, cleaning out all the dust, removing the old thermal compound, and applying MX4 thermal compound in its place if temperatures were the issue.