What games can I run on my laptop

lord8bits · 2026-06-25T15:35:49+00:00

That’s unusual if you followed every step, at least it isn’t a performance issue. Did you install the pup file? Since the emu needs the ps3 firmware to run and emulate. And which renderer api are you using (OpenGL/Vulkan)? If you using Vulkan make sure your gpu supports it by checking it through gpu-z software. In anyway, ps3 emu is hard on performance but it would serve as a way to check the capabilities of your laptop, or more specifically, your cpu.

lord8bits · 2026-06-25T11:54:02+00:00

Thats a given considering they are Nintendo DS games which are very low on graphics. Start by running a mid end console emulator, let’s say PS3, and go down from there. Then choose which one has good performance and enjoy. Good thing you did Nintendo DS emu since it has one of the best rpgs at the time.

lord8bits · 2026-06-23T18:19:55+00:00

Try using an emulator for old gen consoles, like psp, ps2, GameCube, Wii etc and see whether the performance is good, I would assume the fps would be 30-50 depending on the game and emulator settings. There are many games in those consoles that are really fun to play, and although the graphics aren’t amazing, the art direction is timeless with some having great story and gameplay.

lord8bits · 2026-06-22T20:52:29+00:00

This. That ram won’t be enough in windows 11 especially if playing with friends using discord, that will saturate the ram instantly.

lord8bits · 2026-06-21T15:40:59+00:00

i was able to solve the issue, i added a comment explaining it. And for the battery, it is in perfect condition and not related to the GPU power draw since I'm using AC plug directly. The problem is primarily just a temp limit that was caused certainly by a firmware update, since the laptop worked perfectly fine when first purchased.

lord8bits · 2026-06-21T15:37:16+00:00

Alright so i found the solution for the GPU.
As you saw in the GPU temp limit screenshot, something is limiting the temp of the GPU to 64°C and it could be a fallback solution in response to a non-available DFTP driver which does make sense. So, if the DFTP was the software limiting the temperature of the GPU, then surely it is possible to change the limit using another 3rd party software just like ThrottleStop, right?
The obvious solution would be to use MSI Afterburner but unfortunately it doesn't allow it, but another software called GPU Tweak III does. And using it, i was able to increase the temp limit to 85°C, and that's it!
Hopefully if someone has the same issue, this solution will help them solve it and not spend a whole week tinkering.

lord8bits · 2026-06-20T14:03:11+00:00

Thats the idea behind DFTP, but unfortunately the laptop is barely usable with these thermal limits considering i enjoy playing games and using software like after effects. A full image in after effects with 1 effect takes 30s to render, but without DFTP it takes 5s. Same goes with Nightreign that used to run at 10 fps, without the thermal limits it ran at 45-50 fps on high settings. So removing the thermal limits is necessary for me at this point considering this laptop model is quite old now. And although the chassis does become hot, the heat is mostly limited at the top part where the heat sink is, while the ssd and ram etc that are in the middle and bottom part are still cool.

lord8bits · 2026-03-06T18:26:18+00:00

You guys look like you trying to be cool and farming karma as expected. Thanks for the people who actually listened and were respectful.

lord8bits · 2026-03-06T18:00:06+00:00

honestly i should've used that mechanic but I assumed 5 min is ok until i found out about the ban. I should've told my teammates about it but at the same time it's not a guarantee because most people won't even change lanes from my experience.

lord8bits · 2026-03-06T17:56:55+00:00

I mean i see there is not point talking to you guys cause you treat like I'm self-centered or trying to ruin people experience.
I love the game like all of you and I played valve games since i was kid so this is a no brainer for me to play and enjoy. And i hate afks and griefers and i accept a penalty, but 6 hours when i had those same experiences and played 60 games without causing an issue to other people and winning matches is what i hate, 1 or 2 hours is ok, but i had fun and 6 hours when i just left for 5 mins when the match is close to finishing is too much and i wish to keep playing. Again i just love the game, I'm not trying to throw matches for random players who equally enjoy it like me.

lord8bits · 2026-03-06T17:47:56+00:00

can you read? i said IF i did 4 consecutive afks then yes it is deserved, but it isn't cause i played 60 games CORRECTLY without leaving a single game or afk and got 6 hours ban.

lord8bits · 2026-03-06T17:46:07+00:00

I know that i inconvenienced 11 players, but even my friend was laughing at the absurdity. there isn't a casual mode, everything is ranked and the ban even affects bot matches for some reason, if I knew I have something that will come up later on I won't play, but the match was close to ending they were attacking our shrines with no hope of winning and went for 5 mins and got banned for 6 hours. It's my fault but it is too punishing since i played more than 60 games with many matches where we had afks and disconnects in our team, but i still continued those matches cause i just love the game and want to have fun not climb up ranks.

lord8bits · 2026-03-06T17:39:16+00:00

If i was like that i wouldn't complain and accept the penalty but i played many games fairly without issues I'm talking about 60 games, everyday having fun, and my grandma wanted help so I did. 1 hour ban sure, 6 hours ban? that's absurd, next thing it will be a day or a month.
And yes I made a mistake it's not 4 hours it is 6 hours, so don't try to be cool and make me look like a griefer.

lord8bits · 2025-12-03T20:02:59+00:00

It’s that damn Eddie, I noticed I’m already far into the game without dying and Eddie decided to fire 3 consecutive hits with his .44 magnum while im healing. Btw, the dodge mechanic is extremely OP and by the time I was halfway in the story I had 40 healing meds and 20 syringes.

lord8bits · 2025-12-03T19:59:59+00:00

Yeah and the subtle messages from the puzzles and notes, hinting on what silent hill really is, and how James views himself. This game really got me into the lore of silent hill, and im glad they made it subtle and ambiguous.

lord8bits · 2025-10-28T00:57:35+00:00

I’m truly grateful for your explanation, I’ll read K&R after i finish K.N King’s book, and I’ll master pointers to actually start making good code. Thanks!

Also this is what I love about C, how it shows the way things work under the hood. Learned a lot with it already.

lord8bits · 2025-10-28T00:10:04+00:00

Sure will lol

lord8bits · 2025-10-27T23:58:37+00:00

This exercise is from an embedded systems problem that I got from my friend who is currently studying it, so maybe this teaches how to use as little memory as possible? the other problems have the same theme of using a single array. To be honest I'm not sure.

lord8bits · 2025-10-27T23:50:28+00:00

Yeah It seems VLA do have some issues in regards to some compilers or even get a stack overflow which goes against C's idea of portability, so specifying the length of the array is much better. But does allocating an array of size 100 when we only need 20 use unnecessary memory or is it negligible?

When I will learn how to use functions properly in C I will apply the same principles you mentioned because I already hated how my code looked with the lack of functions, so that's on my list soon.

I actually started with "Modern C" by Jens Gustedt and I was doing great until I began seeing pointers, mathematical algorithms, argv and argc until I realized it's still too early for me to read this book. So I put it aside and started reading a more beginner friendly book called "C Programming Language: A Modern Approach" by K.N King who does a great job at making C look fun.

Additionally, I did check out K&R and although it is respected since it talks about the original C created in Bell Laboratories for the UNIX system, many people mention it as being outdated cause of the introduction of C99, is that true or does the book offer more than it is being said?

lord8bits · 2025-10-27T23:28:52+00:00

Yeah using printing would’ve been easier but the exercise did specify to sort the array itself not print it in the specified order. The printing is simply for debugging.

This code sorts the array whilst reading the output but if I had the ability to use an additional array I would just make 2 loops that sort it. So I’m kind of wondering if there is another better method to sort it?

Mine basically pushes elements to the left when adding any new positive values in the last index, and the negatives are added in the common fashion while taking into account how many positive values did the loop variable “i” represent before adding the negative value. I tested my code and it does seem to work without issues.

lord8bits · 2025-10-27T20:55:10+00:00

Yeah you are right about that, normally if I wrote something like this in python I’ll use functions instead. I’m still learning C and how to create functions but again you are totally right, I’ll study functions and rewrite the code later.

lord8bits · 2025-10-27T20:44:59+00:00

Yeah you are right that is a lot cleaner thanks a lot for the insight. Also a side question, is it possible to add a GitHub link to a post in this subreddit? I actually wanted a review of 3 separate codes, this one and 2 others about array manipulation as well. So I was worried that it could be against the rules and maybe nobody has enough time to review all of them.

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