Mass Effect 2 multi-core workaround released

comp_ali · Feb 8, 2010, 12:49 PM

A workaround for Mass Effect 2 players that fixes extremely long load times stemming from dual core issues has been released and is available now for download.
The majority of the loading issues take place between decks of the Normandy; some have figured out that the problems have to do with the game's processor affinity. When set to one core and then back to two cores the issues clear up, but this either forces players to address the situation manually every time they play, or have impeded performance elsewhere in the title.
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orion_star · Feb 8, 2010, 02:10 PM

Can't say I have noticed this problem and I have a Q6600.

comp_ali · Feb 8, 2010, 03:00 PM

I don't know about this , but with Grid , the game was loading forever when I upgraded my rig , because it treated i7 as a 8 core processor (due to hyperthreading) and that caused the game to stop responding , the problem was solved by editing one of the game config files .

mkk · Feb 8, 2010, 07:14 PM

I occasionally experienced this. When it got to its worst a quick restart of the game solved it. Wouldn't be surprised if some leftover Xbox code is the culprit.

comp_ali · Feb 8, 2010, 07:22 PM

it seems the problem arise only in dual core computers as the article says.

Feb 8, 2010, 12:49 PM	#1
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 7,714 Rep Power: 211	Mass Effect 2 multi-core workaround released A workaround for Mass Effect 2 players that fixes extremely long load times stemming from dual core issues has been released and is available now for download. The majority of the loading issues take place between decks of the Normandy; some have figured out that the problems have to do with the game's processor affinity. When set to one core and then back to two cores the issues clear up, but this either forces players to address the situation manually every time they play, or have impeded performance elsewhere in the title. _____________ source : Examiner

Feb 8, 2010, 02:10 PM	#2
orion_star HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2004 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 249 Rep Power: 39	Re: Mass Effect 2 multi-core workaround released Can't say I have noticed this problem and I have a Q6600. __________________

Feb 8, 2010, 03:00 PM	#3
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 7,714 Rep Power: 211	Re: Mass Effect 2 multi-core workaround released I don't know about this , but with Grid , the game was loading forever when I upgraded my rig , because it treated i7 as a 8 core processor (due to hyperthreading) and that caused the game to stop responding , the problem was solved by editing one of the game config files .

Feb 8, 2010, 07:14 PM	#4
mkk Rainbow Warrior Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 3,959 Rep Power: 90	Re: Mass Effect 2 multi-core workaround released I occasionally experienced this. When it got to its worst a quick restart of the game solved it. Wouldn't be surprised if some leftover Xbox code is the culprit. __________________ Your 58x0/57x0 card gettig stuck at 400/900?

Feb 8, 2010, 07:22 PM	#5
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 7,714 Rep Power: 211	Re: Mass Effect 2 multi-core workaround released it seems the problem arise only in dual core computers as the article says.