GSDX: Low FPS in Shadow Hearts under HW modes

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1) Did the game ever work correctly (i.e. not have this problem) on the
Official PCSX2 build or an earlier version of PCSX2 playground?
Doesn't seem so. In HW mode that is.

2) What steps will reproduce the problem?
1. Use GSDX plugin in HW mode
2. Load the game and reach a 3D on 2D-background scene.
(Just start a new game and skip the videos until you can play)

3) What exactly happens when you experience this issue?
No console errors. 

The game seems kinda capped at ~23 FPS. During battle however, the
framerate is alright.

4) What version of the product are you using? On what operating system?
Tested with r2650, and 0.9.6.

OS: Windoes7 x64

5) Please provide any additional information below.
It runs at over 100FPS in Software mode in that section.

Also, in HW mode, there's a flickering if no deinterlacing is used, and
weird banding if deinterlaced. Like with FFX-2's videos, but while in
battle. Again, using Software mode there's no issue.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by KrossX3 on 2 Mar 2010 at 7:22

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This is a very, very old issue that's often brought up.  According to the devs, 
it has to do more with how the 
game was programmed than anything else.

Though, I remember that Breath of Fire V was in a similar situation until it 
was discovered that the culprit was a 
single unoptimized function.  I'd grin if it was the same deal with Shadow 
Hearts but don't get your hopes up on 
this one.

Original comment by Xeli...@gmail.com on 2 Mar 2010 at 7:28

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Sorry this won't get fixed (maybe ever). Indeed the game uses the GS in a very 
dumb
way, killing performance all over the place the way GSdx (and probably any GS 
plugin)
is coded.
The only workaround is using software mode or having a very powerful processor.

Original comment by pcsx2gu...@gmail.com on 2 Mar 2010 at 9:26

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My system isn't exactly spectacular on any level, but this game plays quite 
well for
me.  I do have some speedhacks on, including setting the EE to Option 2 (33% 
boost?)
and a couple of the optional boxes checked as well.  Sorry if I can't be more
specific as to which ones, as I'm in a rush to get to work, but maybe you 
should give
a few of the speedhacks a try?  Movement on normal screens and combat all 
display at
about 48-60 FPS when I tested it last (r2650).

Original comment by NegFac...@gmail.com on 2 Mar 2010 at 2:07

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Speedhacks won't help.
Try using dx9 mode if you need to have hardware, it's a little faster.

Anyway, we often tried to think of a fix. There is none.

Original comment by ramapcsx2 on 2 Mar 2010 at 5:04

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Ouch, quite the problematic game. It runs fine in Software modes anyway though.

Original comment by KrossX3 on 7 Mar 2010 at 8:55

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A new texture cache model and texture sheets will fix this, but don't expect it 
soon.

Original comment by sudonim1 on 2 Mar 2011 at 4:52

• Changed state: Accepted

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Original comment by sudonim1 on 2 Mar 2011 at 5:14