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Configuring Dolphin the right way is very important to run games smoothly. This '''performance guide''' will show a "quick and dirty" example of how to speed up Dolphin. There is also a guide offering a [http://www.dolphin-emulator.com/configuration-explanation.html Configuration Explanation]. Open Dolphin and there are three configuration related buttons: Config, Graphics and DSP.
Configuring [[Dolphin]] the right way is very important to run games smoothly. This '''performance guide''' will show a "quick and dirty" example of how to speed up Dolphin. There is also a guide offering a [http://www.dolphin-emulator.com/configuration-explanation.html Configuration Explanation]. Open Dolphin and there are three configuration related buttons: Config, Graphics and DSP.


==Config==
==Config==
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[[File:Dolphin emulator graphics.png]]
[[File:Dolphin emulator graphics.png]]


* Under "Graphics" it is important to check "Enable EFB copy To Texture" and "Disable Fog".
* Under "Graphics" it is important to check "Enable EFB copy To Texture" and "[[Disable Fog]]".
* For some games like Super Mario Galaxy (SMG) the option "Enable CPU->EFB access" under "Graphics -> Direct3D" needs to be checked in order to be able to pull the stars. However, this can cause slowdowns.
* For some games like [[Super Mario Galaxy]] (SMG) the option "Enable CPU->EFB access" under "Graphics -> Direct3D" needs to be checked in order to be able to pull the stars. However, this can cause slowdowns.
* If experiencing crashes in some games, check the option "Safe Texture Cache".
* If experiencing crashes in some games, check the option "Safe Texture Cache".


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[[File:Dolphin emulator dsp.png]]
[[File:Dolphin emulator dsp.png]]


* Under "DSP" uncheck "Enable Audio Throttle" and set "Volume" to 100%.
* Under [[DSP|"DSP"]] uncheck "Enable [[Audio Throttle]]" and set "Volume" to 100%.


[[File:Dolphin emulator dsp hle plugin settings.png]]
[[File:Dolphin emulator dsp hle plugin settings.png]]


==The Gamespeed is too fast!==
==The Gamespeed is too fast!==
Some games like New Super Mario Bros or Super Smash Brothers Brawl run on modern Systems too fast. There are two ways to slow the Gamespeed down to normal:
Some games like [[New Super Mario Bros]] or [[Super Smash Brothers Brawl]] run on modern Systems too fast. There are two ways to slow the Gamespeed down to normal:


* Framelimit Off + Audio Throttle checked
* [[Framelimit]] Off + [[Audio Throttle]] checked
* Framelimit Auto + Audio Throttle unchecked
* [[Framelimit]] Auto + [[Audio Throttle]] unchecked
* Framelimit Off + Audio Throttle unchecked, Enable V-Sync (with a 60htz monitor refresh rate)
* [[Framelimit]] Off + [[Audio Throttle]] unchecked, Enable V-Sync (with a 60htz monitor refresh rate)


==How can I play in 720p or 1080p?==
==How can I play in 720p or 1080p?==
To play in 720p go to "Graphics -> Direct3D" and change the Window Size to 1280x720. For 1080p simply choose 1920x1080.
To play in 720p go to "Graphics -> Direct3D" and change the Window Size to 1280x720. For 1080p simply choose 1920x1080.

Revision as of 07:43, 5 August 2011

Configuring Dolphin the right way is very important to run games smoothly. This performance guide will show a "quick and dirty" example of how to speed up Dolphin. There is also a guide offering a Configuration Explanation. Open Dolphin and there are three configuration related buttons: Config, Graphics and DSP.

Config

File:Dolphin emulator config.png

Apply the following settings:

  • At "Fullscreen Display resolution" choose a display resolution.
  • To play in 720p change the "Window Size" to 1280x720. For 1080p simply choose 1920x1080.

File:Dolphin emulator configuration plugins.png File:Dolphin emulator configuration general.png

Graphics

File:Dolphin emulator graphics.png

  • Under "Graphics" it is important to check "Enable EFB copy To Texture" and "Disable Fog".
  • For some games like Super Mario Galaxy (SMG) the option "Enable CPU->EFB access" under "Graphics -> Direct3D" needs to be checked in order to be able to pull the stars. However, this can cause slowdowns.
  • If experiencing crashes in some games, check the option "Safe Texture Cache".

File:Dolphin emulator graphics plugin properties direct3d.png File:Dolphin emulator graphics plugin hack.png File:Dolphin emulator graphics plugin properties advanced.png

DSP

File:Dolphin emulator dsp.png

File:Dolphin emulator dsp hle plugin settings.png

The Gamespeed is too fast!

Some games like New Super Mario Bros or Super Smash Brothers Brawl run on modern Systems too fast. There are two ways to slow the Gamespeed down to normal:

How can I play in 720p or 1080p?

To play in 720p go to "Graphics -> Direct3D" and change the Window Size to 1280x720. For 1080p simply choose 1920x1080.