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Dolphin Emu usage ? - ZXHunter - 11-16-2014

Currently trying to play the emulator rev 4.0.2 , Since i have a 32 bit computer , sadly.

Here are my specs.
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Geforce GTX 460
750 PSU

My computer insanely overheats while my Brawl runs completely smoothly and computer turns off about half way of my 3 minute round match.

Is there any way i can fix this ? Thanks :[

RE: Dolphin Emu usage ? - Shonumi - 11-16-2014

What OS do you have? If you have the Product Key for Windows 7 or 8+, it should be valid for both 32-bit and 64-bit installs. You can actually get Windows 7 from one of MS' partners, and MS themselves will let you download a 64-bit version of Windows 8+. Upgrading your OS plus using the latest developer revisions would result in a massive speedup, and hopefully reduced temps.

Can you run CoreTemp and screenshot that while playing Dolphin? Unless there is something wrong, I can't imagine why you're overheating so fast on relatively lightweight game (Brawl isn't particularly demanding in Dolphin).

RE: Dolphin Emu usage ? - ZXHunter - 11-16-2014

I have Windows 7 Ultimate and yes i have the product key. I'm just afraid i will lose all my data if i jump from 32 bit to 64 bit.

2 Min Battle not even half way done and look how Core Temp and SpeedFan detects my PC. Once the temperature hits 80C on Core temp it shuts off.

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Thanks for the help and quick reply ! Smile

RE: Dolphin Emu usage ? - Shonumi - 11-16-2014

I'm not kidding when I say you'll get a 50%+ increase when you switch to the latest 64-bit builds, so that's something to think about when considering a potential OS upgrade.

Are you running a non-stock cooler at all? If you're going to be running at those clocks, you'll need to have something to keep the heat off, ideally.

RE: Dolphin Emu usage ? - ZXHunter - 11-16-2014

Don't think i'm going to be upgrading to a 64 bit any time soon. Sucks to see that they stopped creating builds from 32 bit like they used to do years back when i was using Dolphin.

But uh, any recommended cooling fans ? Thanks again Smile

RE: Dolphin Emu usage ? - Shonumi - 11-16-2014

I guess a Hyper 212 EVO would be fine. Nice build, fairly cheap, and a time-tested favorite.

RE: Dolphin Emu usage ? - admin89 - 11-17-2014

Stock speed with turbo core , the CPU is not even OCed but shutdown automatically , right ?
Your thermal paste is dead . You should buy either Arctic MX-4 or IC diamond 7 carat and then re-paste it
Cooling fans will not help him

RE: Dolphin Emu usage ? - Shonumi - 11-17-2014

(11-17-2014, 01:29 AM)admin89 Wrote: Cooling fans will not help him

Hate to nitpick, but even if the thermal paste is bad, a cooling fan would technically help if it could reduce the overall heat buildup. It's more like a cooling fan wouldn't help him as much as new thermal paste. A cooling fan, however, would only coverup the deeper issues. That said, it's sound advice to get new thermal paste, so I recommend doing what admin89 suggested first.

RE: Dolphin Emu usage ? - admin89 - 11-17-2014

Another possibility is that his cooler doesn't seat properly . Anyway he should check it before making a purchase

RE: Dolphin Emu usage ? - hamid1455 - 11-19-2014

His PSU could be failing as well, we don't know how old it is.