my pc..help!

[gilgilon]

ive asked it before but now i want to maybe upgrade my gpu or my cpu so i want an advices from you guys...if you can answer all my quastion ill be happy
this is my pc:
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intel i3 dual core 3.10 GHZ
4.00 GB RAM
win 32 bit
nvidia geforce 430 gt
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1.ok so i dont get to play the games in high quality and normal speed
its either that or that...maybe i can do overlock its can solve it?
2.do you think my pc is strong enough for dolphin?
3.i have a budget for gpu or cpu
what do you recommend for me to play in high quality
please give a model name allso(regarding the cpu or gpu)
thanx a lot u guys!!

[admin89]

(05-02-2012, 10:07 AM)xnij Wrote: I think you would be better off with a quad core... or something higher - I have a AMD Phenom II X4 955 @3.20GHz but you want to get something that packs more power.

Your CPU performs...not even close to his CPU , Intel Core 2 duo E8400 is faster than yours . Dolphin only use 2 cores
@OP Tell us your i3 model . If it's i3 540 then you can overclock (let say 3.6-4.0 Ghz)
Edit : You need aftermarket cooler , aftermarket thermal compound (Arctic MX-4)

[gilgilon]

this is what i have on the davice manager:
intel i3 2100 cpu @ 3.10ghz 3.10 ghz
i dont really if that is what you ment or not
you can tell me where to go on google to find it out...?

and what do you think about my gpu(geforce 430 gt)?
is it enough?
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how can i do an overlock to the cpu and gpu...
does it harm the hardware?

tnx alot!

[admin89]

I3 2100 is a locked CPU , you can overclock it if you have Z68 or P67 motherboard but it's very limited (200-300Mhz) .Use "CPUZ" to check info
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/266488-29-2100-overclocked
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?265228-ASUS-P8P67-Pro-Evo-Deluxe-OC-discussion-thread
Nvidia GT 430 should be enough for 2x Internal Resolution (720p)
http://forums.dolphin-emu.org/showthread.php?tid=20712
http://forums.dolphin-emu.org/showthread.php?tid=18414

Quote:does it harm the hardware?

Nope (You need aftermarket cooler , aftermarket thermal compound )

[gilgilon]

so..basiclly you say that i can run dolphin on a "good" quality?
sorry about my ignorens haha...
and at all what is the most recommended version of dolphin? (by your opinion)
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what do you think abouy anti anlaising and antriscoping filtering?
what combination may be the best for me besides the 720 p?

[admin89]

(05-02-2012, 11:23 AM)gilgilon Wrote: so..basiclly you say that i can run dolphin on a "good" quality?
sorry about my ignorens haha...
and at all what is the most recommended version of dolphin? (by your opinion)

Depend on the game , most games should run well
Unless you need sth like 3xIR 1080p or 4xIR 2000p or Anti aliasing then upgrade GPU

Quote:what do you think abouy anti anlaising and antriscoping filtering?

No anti-aliasing , anisotropic filtering : 16x

Different game use different setting , you should check the wiki

[gilgilon]

well meanwile were talking
ive played new mario bros and sonic 4 on the 720 p
with no other enhacmentes and games run a little slow
you can barley notice it, but its there...
may be because ive picked up the higest full screen resolution?
or is there anything more/else i can do?
again tnx a lot!

[admin89]

(05-02-2012, 12:00 PM)gilgilon Wrote: new mario bros and sonic 4 on the 720 p

Those are very "light" games . Even my E5300 @ 2.6Ghz (stock) could run full speed at 1080p , no slowdown or whatsoever
Post your dolphin setting ! (Use "Snipping Tool" on windows 7 or "Print Screen" on your keyboard and paste it on "paint" )

[gilgilon]

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(05-02-2012, 12:24 PM)gilgilon Wrote:

i am using dolphin 3.0

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man..what a bummer :/

[admin89]

Using full screen at 1680x1050 will bottleneck that GPU .
Either :
_Upgrade GPU and keep using high res
_Disable/Uncheck " Use Full Screen" , press "Alt-Enter" to enter full screen