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==Presets==
==Presets==
Starting from 0.9.8, the preset system was introduced. In short this is a system to help users who want a quick and easy configuration of PCSX2. When ''Presets'' is checked (located at the bottom of all 6 tabs we have described until now), all of the options in these tabs will be grayed out since the Preset system will be changing them instead of you. Here are the preset levels (from slowest and most compatible to fastest and less compatible):
For those users do not want to spend the time evaluating all the hacks, fixes and speed-ups described above and especially for the new users who wants to start playing games right away the system of options sets or ''presets'' was introduced. This system will restrict you to only 6 slider positions instead of myriad options and PCSX2 will automatically assume using specific options, game fixes and speed-ups according to the ''presets'' level you choose. Check ''Preset'' checkbox on the botton of settings window to enable using presets. This will disable most options on many tabs (as they will now be controlled by PCSX2 automatically). Presets go from the safest (but also the slowest) to the most unsafe (but the fastest one). You should start with level '''1''' or '''2''' if you have a powerful machine. Level '''3''' and '''4''' are for those who do not have a good machine or have a very demanding game to emulate. Level '''5''' or '''6''' are not recommended and should only be used as a last resort (note that some game can even be ''slowed down'' by those levels).
#''Safest'': As the name implies it is the safest preset in terms of compatibility. Compared to the other levels it is the most compatible and the slowest too.
#''Safe (faster)'': Almost the same as 1 but applies some very safe speed hacks to gain a speed advantage. Compatibility should be as high as Safest.
#''Balanced'': Further increases the speed hacks used, taking a mild compatibility hit in favor of speed.
#''Aggressive'': Also adds more speed hacks and changes some clamping modes. Less compatible but faster, some games will have problems with it.
#''Aggressive Plus'': Lots of speed hacks, many games will be bugged but speed will be even better for those that will work with it.
#''Mostly Harmful'': As the name suggests, this preset will mostly do harm than help you. Most games will have problems and might even be slower than some lower presets. Not recommended.


=Miscellaneous options=
=Miscellaneous options=
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