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Keyboard press lag, have the gods forsaken me?
AlanS17:
Have you tried using a gamepad or other game controller with your MAME installation? I don't know if you have a spare anywhere you could test out. If that works then maybe you can switch out your keyboard-based encoder for a gamepad-based encoder like the GP-Wiz. Just a thought...
AlanS17:
--- Quote from: HarumaN on November 09, 2006, 05:45:46 am ---Is this computer going to be used strictly for MAME? If so... I'd roll back your OS to something faster (and more stable, IMO) to like Win 98 SE.
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There may be less overhead, but there's nothing more stable about Win98 compared against WinXP.
releasedtruth:
A little further research would suggest that Direct3d and vsync could cause keyboard lag so hopefully we're on to something. I have the newest Directx, newest Catalyst drivers (Radeon 9600) as well. I have "wait for vsync" set in GameEx and I think as well in MAME32FX. I'm at 60Hz as prescribed and using Powerstrip at 640x432. Are there specific 'vsync' options in Catalyst somewhere too?
GT
Jess--:
just a quickie.... when you tried the PS2 keyboard you did remove the usb lead to the Ipac / Jpac didnt you, it could be that the usb keyboard interface was affecting the ps2 interface
also try going into the bios and switch off "Legacy support for USB devices" if you have the option, this will disable bios support for usb keyboards and in doing so force windows xp to load up its drivers for usb keyboard.
NickG:
You mentioned you are running a powerstrip resolution? For troubleshooting purposes it may be wise to disable programs like that and use a standard resolution.
Edit: ...on a standard single vga monitor.