Could PCSX2 be splitting both main threads in such a way that they're being assigned to the same physical core?You need to disable Hyper Threading, as PCSX2 takes a huge performance hit from that.
Hyper Threading is almost entirely unneccessary unless you're doing video rendering, and such. It has no benefit for gaming, and - again - PCSX2 doesn't like it for some reason.
Also, your processor is very likely throttling heavily (downclocking itself) due to overheating. You need to sort that out. Your cooler is probably mounted incorrectly (too much thermal paste, perhaps) or clogged with dirt.
You need to disable Hyper Threading, as PCSX2 takes a huge performance hit from that.
Hyper Threading is almost entirely unneccessary unless you're doing video rendering, and such. It has no benefit for gaming, and - again - PCSX2 doesn't like it for some reason.
Also, your processor is very likely throttling heavily (downclocking itself) due to overheating. You need to sort that out. Your cooler is probably mounted incorrectly (too much thermal paste, perhaps) or clogged with dirt.
Download Aida64 (free trial here, and run the System stability test. It'll show you if your processor is throttling or not. It'll also show you how the temp increases when it's under load.
This is definitely your problem. The CPU is getting too hot and underclocking, so you aren't getting the max performance out of it. You can verify this by checking with CPU-Z while you're running PCSX2.I just downloaded CoreTemp and found out my CPU Temps were from 90-99C on all the four cores I don't know what average CPU temps should be, but isn't this extremely high?
That could definitely help a lot, but it's not the only possible cause. Read what I said above for some other causes.Okay, so I think we found the problem But as I said, removing the dirt didn't help that much, but do you guys think that applying thermal paste will help alot? I know thats its very, very important ( Im not stupid ) or do you guys think that its the CPU fan? I couldn't find anything wrong with it when I was cleaning it and its also on 100% Fan Speed in the BIOS settings
Okay, thanks for all the help!This is definitely your problem. The CPU is getting too hot and underclocking, so you aren't getting the max performance out of it. You can verify this by checking with CPU-Z while you're running PCSX2.
My previous Core 2 Duo, GeForce 8600GT and 2GB RAM desktop had no problems running PCSX2 so there's nothing wrong with your specs.
The reason for your high temps could be bad CPU fan, bad case fan, bad air flow in case, bad BIOS settings, bad thermal paste... the list goes on. Definitely check the BIOS settings, thermal paste and air flow first as they could have a big impact and don't require replacing any components. Make sure internal wiring is out of the way, that all the fans are hooked up properly and show up in the BIOS (they only show up in the BIOS if they're connected directly to the motherboard), and that you haven't tampered with any fan/CPU related settings.
Too much thermal paste is as bad as too little, you should have a thin, evenly distributed layer that covers the entire CPU.
That could definitely help a lot, but it's not the only possible cause. Read what I said above for some other causes.
It is now :/ The PC can detect the processor and everything, but the PC is running so slow now! I have no clue what it can beIt should properly be mounted. If you have a stock fan it should click when you set it properly
Well seems like you might have messed up something during the cleaning. Did you move the heat sink in the process? Are you sure everything is fitted tightly? Did any part of the fan get broken accidentally?Okay, thanks for all the help!
This is a little embarrissing for me too say, but I failed on putting the CPU Fan on properly, but I got a lot better results now on AIDA64
Okay, but when I tried PCSX2 I barely get around 4-5fps now :S Whats going on?? o_0
EDIT: Actually my whole PC is running slow now :S No clue to whats is wrong
I did everything except adding thermal paste :/ I'm going to get some thermal paste later today, but I don't understand why my pc is running so incredibly much slower now, than before I cleaned it? Since the PC can recognize the CPU it must mean that its properly inserted, right? :/Also did you clean off your fan and heat sink and apply a new drop of thermal paste?
Those results don't look better to me. It seems now it throttles down at 25% CPU usage instead of 100%, meaning it gets hot way quicker.Okay, thanks for all the help!
This is a little embarrissing for me too say, but I failed on putting the CPU Fan on properly, but I got a lot better results now on AIDA64
Okay, but when I tried PCSX2 I barely get around 4-5fps now :S Whats going on?? o_0
EDIT: Actually my whole PC is running slow now :S No clue to whats is wrong
It doesn't mean the fan is inserted though. Make sure the fan connector is all the way in and the fan spins up when you start the PC.I did everything except adding thermal paste :/ I'm going to get some thermal paste later today, but I don't understand why my pc is running so incredibly much slower now, than before I cleaned it? Since the PC can recognize the CPU it must mean that its properly inserted, right? :/