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First post, by Myg

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Is it possible to detect the most effective cycles for a game? Is it also possible to emulate the recommended specs for a game with the cycles in the config file (what is the conversion rate cycles to mhz)?

I ask because games like mechwarrior 2 don't function properly (100%) even with the auto setting (jumpjets won't recharge).

Reply 1 of 6, by Roger Wilco

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There is a benchmark program that allows you to see the emulated CPU speed in realtime.
http://www.oldskool.org/pc/benchmark

But I can't tell about the accuracy, maybe other benchmark programs are suited better for Dosbox.

Reply 3 of 6, by krcroft

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Myg wrote:

Download didn't work.

Anyone else have any ideas/etc?

I manually adjust cycles to find the minimum amount where no further improvement in playability or visual smoothness can be seen. I then record it as part of the games' startup config. I've done this for about 560 games in my library; happy to run a dump for you.

Reply 5 of 6, by Roger Wilco

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Attached:

The Oldskool PC Benchmark
Version 0.38a, 20140328

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