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Is there any way I can use Dolphin on my computer?
07-10-2015, 09:56 AM
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I try to run Mario Kart and Mario Party, but it just keeps lagging.

My specs is:

Intel Core i3 4130 @ 3.40GH
Intel HD Graphic 4400
8 GB Ram
SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series
Windows 8.1 x64

Is there anything I can do to get Dolphin to work without the game lagging so much that it cant be played?

This is my first time trying Dolphin, so I have left all the settings to default.
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07-10-2015, 10:40 AM
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Update to the latest dev revision,  the stable builds are much slower and less accurate.
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07-10-2015, 05:22 PM
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Thank you, I`ll give it a try and see if it helps Smile

Will I gain anything by upgrading my GPU to Radeon r7 360 or Radeon r7 260x?
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07-10-2015, 05:53 PM
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Mario Kart Wii is a GPU demanding game , HD4400 won't cut it even at lowest resolution . I recommend HD6670/HD7750 GDDR5 or Nvidia GTX 750 or better GPU
BTW DO NOT BUY DDR3 GPU !
Laptop: (Show Spoiler)
Clevo W230SS : 3200x1800 IPS | i7 4700MQ @ 3.6GHz (Intel XTU + Triple fan mod) | GTX 860M GDDR5 | 128GB Toshiba CFD SSD | 16GB DDR3L 1600MHz
Acer 4743G : 1366x768 LED |  i5 560M @ 3.2GHz | Nvidia GT 540M 1GB | Intel SSD 40GB  | 4GB DDR3 1333MHz | CM SNA95
Mini PC :: (Show Spoiler)
G3258 @ 4.6GHz | ELSA GTX 750 | Asrock Z87E ITX | 600W SFX 80+ Gold Silverstone + SG06-LITE | Corsair Vengeance 8GB 2000MHz | Scythe Kozuti + Ao Kaze
Gechic 1502i 1080p IPS , 10TB 2.5" Ex HDD , Zelda Gold Wiimote , JVC FX-700 Wood In-ear , BlackWidow Chroma , Hacoa +Lumber
Now Playing : Xenoblade X on WiiU Emu

 
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07-10-2015, 05:53 PM
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I tried v 4.0-6988 but that only made it worse. Sound is terrible, FPS is at 20 at the game lags so much I cant get past game menu.
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07-10-2015, 05:57 PM (This post was last modified: 07-10-2015, 06:19 PM by skrue.)
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That`s to bad.

Guess it`s time to upgrade my GPU then.

Will I be able to run Mario Kart, Super Mario, Mario Party, Zelda and Metroide Prime with my current setting and an upgraded gpu?

I actually have a Radeon XFX HD 6870 laying around. Will this help or is it the same as my HD4400? Maybe XFX Radeon HD 6950 1GB GDDR5 "Dual Fan"?

Specs:
-DVI x2, HDMI x1, DisplayPort x2
-GPU frequency 900MHz
-Interface typePCI-E
-Memory1GB GDDR5
-Memory speed 4200MHz
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07-10-2015, 07:31 PM (This post was last modified: 07-10-2015, 07:37 PM by admin89.)
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Quote:I actually have a Radeon XFX HD 6870 laying around
It's free , right ? Yeah , it should be good enough
I have GTX 750 and it can run any game at 3xInternal Resolution (1920x1584) + FXAA . Base on benchmark , HD6870 is onpar with GTX 750
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1336?vs=1131
Laptop: (Show Spoiler)
Clevo W230SS : 3200x1800 IPS | i7 4700MQ @ 3.6GHz (Intel XTU + Triple fan mod) | GTX 860M GDDR5 | 128GB Toshiba CFD SSD | 16GB DDR3L 1600MHz
Acer 4743G : 1366x768 LED |  i5 560M @ 3.2GHz | Nvidia GT 540M 1GB | Intel SSD 40GB  | 4GB DDR3 1333MHz | CM SNA95
Mini PC :: (Show Spoiler)
G3258 @ 4.6GHz | ELSA GTX 750 | Asrock Z87E ITX | 600W SFX 80+ Gold Silverstone + SG06-LITE | Corsair Vengeance 8GB 2000MHz | Scythe Kozuti + Ao Kaze
Gechic 1502i 1080p IPS , 10TB 2.5" Ex HDD , Zelda Gold Wiimote , JVC FX-700 Wood In-ear , BlackWidow Chroma , Hacoa +Lumber
Now Playing : Xenoblade X on WiiU Emu

 
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07-10-2015, 07:34 PM
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(07-10-2015, 05:53 PM)admin89 Wrote: Mario Kart Wii is a GPU demanding game , HD4400 won't cut it even at lowest resolution . I recommend HD6670/HD7750 GDDR5 or Nvidia GTX 750 or better GPU
BTW DO NOT BUY DDR3 GPU !

(07-10-2015, 07:31 PM)admin89 Wrote:
Quote:I actually have a Radeon XFX HD 6870 laying around
It's free , right ? Yeah , it should be enough


Yes it`s free, just collecting dust for now.

XFX Radeon HD 6950 1GB GDDR5 "Dual Fan" is only 30$, so if it performs better I just go for this one.
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07-10-2015, 07:42 PM
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Wait a minute . Does your PSU provide enough power for that beast ?
Laptop: (Show Spoiler)
Clevo W230SS : 3200x1800 IPS | i7 4700MQ @ 3.6GHz (Intel XTU + Triple fan mod) | GTX 860M GDDR5 | 128GB Toshiba CFD SSD | 16GB DDR3L 1600MHz
Acer 4743G : 1366x768 LED |  i5 560M @ 3.2GHz | Nvidia GT 540M 1GB | Intel SSD 40GB  | 4GB DDR3 1333MHz | CM SNA95
Mini PC :: (Show Spoiler)
G3258 @ 4.6GHz | ELSA GTX 750 | Asrock Z87E ITX | 600W SFX 80+ Gold Silverstone + SG06-LITE | Corsair Vengeance 8GB 2000MHz | Scythe Kozuti + Ao Kaze
Gechic 1502i 1080p IPS , 10TB 2.5" Ex HDD , Zelda Gold Wiimote , JVC FX-700 Wood In-ear , BlackWidow Chroma , Hacoa +Lumber
Now Playing : Xenoblade X on WiiU Emu

 
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07-10-2015, 07:49 PM (This post was last modified: 07-10-2015, 08:06 PM by skrue.)
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Hmm...

My PSU is a corsair 550w.

Will it fit in a Antec Fusion Remote, or is the 6950 to big in size?
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