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reign80
06-17-2007, 20:10
You see that number up top that says VisualBoyAdvance - 79%

http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turtleeh3.jpg

My emulator is always running between 65% to 85%. So, I was wondering is there a way to make it run 100%. Does that mean that the game will run smoother if it runs anywhere in the 95 to 100% range?
Solis
06-17-2007, 21:02
hello reign80,

I believe that is how much of the cpu power the emulator is using. Usually the lower the better. And no the more you have it closer to 100% won't improve the games perfromance. They must improve the way the emulator plays that game.
reign80
06-17-2007, 21:41
Thanks for the info. Another thing I wanted to know is that is it ok to select almost everything on this list.

http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turtle2df3.jpg

What do you guys recommend?
Jale
06-18-2007, 00:50
hello reign80,

I believe that is how much of the cpu power the emulator is using. Usually the lower the better. And no the more you have it closer to 100% won't improve the games perfromance. They must improve the way the emulator plays that game.
Wrong, it's the inverse way. The more, the better. No, wait... the purpose is to remain at 100%. If it goes below it, let's say, 70%, the game will lag. If it goes beyond 100%, the sound will lag due to unsynchronization.


Thanks for the info. Another thing I wanted to know is that is it ok to select almost everything on this list.

http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turtle2df3.jpg

What do you guys recommend?
It'd be helpful if you post your system specs, specially your CPU (brand and speed), memory (amount) and video card (brand and model).
Spellsong
06-18-2007, 01:08
I was about to ask for specs too. It could be because you are using a graphics filter, and that sometimes slows it down.
reign80
06-18-2007, 01:18
This laptop specs is:

Toshiba Satellite 2405-S201 laptop
Pentium 4 CPU
1.60GHz
512 MB Ram
Window XP


Where can I go to check the graphic cards?
Jale
06-18-2007, 02:57
Right click on your desktop, select Properties and go to Settings.
reign80
06-18-2007, 03:13
Display:
S3 Graphics SuperSavage/IXC 1179

Sounds like some generic video card...lol
Jale
06-18-2007, 03:21
The S3 Graphics has a very bad reputation :(
Zach
06-18-2007, 03:39
Does VBA use directdraw or some sort of D3D/OpenGL measure of rendering ? If not I don't see how even an S3 could have problems rendering 2D ?

If this is the case, my guess would be open programs in the system tray, etc.. Close everything you don't need to run, virus scans are notorious for robbing resources, as can torrent/p2p apps