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Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« on: March 09, 2013, 08:54:38 pm »
NullDC is running at one frame per second.
Which I don't understand because I have a dual core 3ghz, 4gb ram, NVIDIA integrated 6150se (intergrated graphics.)
Do you know why I am having this problem? Is it a plugin? The graphics card? Windows Vista?
Is there anything I can do to make the emulator playable? Dreamcast is my favorite console, id really like it to work, if you could help me it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2013, 02:47:53 pm »
Anyone?

NullDC is the Dreamcast Emulator. Please let me know what you guys think. Thank you!

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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2013, 03:08:57 pm »
I would hazard a guess that its the on-board graphics, i have run nullDC before with similar spec machine (dedicated graphics card though),

it may be Vista as i used XP to run it

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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2013, 03:37:44 pm »
I would hazard a guess that its the on-board graphics, i have run nullDC before with similar spec machine (dedicated graphics card though),

When you say on boards graphics do you mean Graphics Card or software.

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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2013, 03:41:35 pm »
The graphics card, unlike Mame (that uses processor power) nullDC is dependent on a good graphics card, on-board graphic chipsets dont really cut it

Well they never used to, dont know about the newer on-baord chipsets

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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2013, 03:56:55 pm »
Is there a way to chnge it out or is it impossible becuse its soldered on?
Is there anyway I cn get a decent dedicated graphics card on there

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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2013, 04:01:58 pm »
Without knowing what type of computer you have, desktop/laptop or type of motherboard if desktop, i would say no, my crystal ball is good but not that good  :blank:.

If it is a desktop you could probably a cheap graphics card for about 30-40 bucks

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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2013, 11:53:21 pm »

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ 3.00 GHz
2942 MB Ram
32-Bit Operating System
NVIDIA integrated 6150se
Windows Vista

And the opening credits of Dreamcast are currently at 1 fps. It's so slow it can't even get to the menu without freezing.

Please let me know.
You said get a graphics card for it.. So I guess I can STILL get a dedicated graphics card for it??

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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2013, 12:42:33 am »
Keith it's 100% your graphics card.  It was never made to play games.

If you have a desktop you should be able to get a graphics card for it but you'll need to identify what type.  I'm betting your Motherboard is AGP based for graphics card, which isn't really for sale anymore new but they are readily available on Ebay.

If it's a laptop, you're most likely out of luck.

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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2013, 02:44:01 am »
Here are my PC specs. Can someone recommend a graphics card that will emulate PS2/DREAMCAST/GAMECUBE games that will work for the machine?
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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2013, 08:35:08 am »
Windows Vista.

Says it all really...
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Re: Computer Specs Questions (trying to run NullDC)
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2013, 02:39:22 am »
 ::) Guess I forgot to put up the link to my specs.
Can someone recommend me to a decent graphics card? Thank you!
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ca/en/ho/WF06b/12132708-12133156-12133158-12133158-12133158-81574412-81582502.html?dnr=1
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