Fix one problem, create a new one
As mentioned I was going to test out a new application that perhaps could help.
CPU Killer (an application to slow down the cpu by using up resources in a manner to emulate a slower cpu) was set to run the system at about a virtual 1200mhz (1.2ghz) cpu. I returned cdrom settings to quad speed with maxium read ahead cache. I let my cd drive run at its normal speed (17x-40x)
Results:
With Sound Acceleration Disabled - The game ran almost 100% smooth, but with well sadly one catch. Now the video didn't keep up with the sound, but barely. If you read lips of the actors, their mouth was maybe half a second behind. So if he says pleb, you are seeing his lips finish the b after the word had already been spoken. I tried upping the processor speed to about 1.4, but then it had skipping problems.
With Sound Acceleration Basic - Sound way to fast even with cpu speed down.
Summation:
This program seems to work some magic in helping to accomplish the task. But now the video is just a hair behind the spoken word, that someone who reads lips and can hear the spoken word will feel that someone forgot to properly word sync the audio.
I am going to spend more time tweaking the cpu killer settings but I recommend others give it a try and see if they get any good results.
SPEC:
2.4Ghz B Intel P4
512 MB CAS2 PC2700 (DDR333)
Intel 845G Chipset
PNY Geforce 4 Ti4600 128mb
Plextor Ultra Plex 40x
SB Audigy Platinum
HD 7200 Rpms' with 2mb cache
OS Settings:
CD Cache: Quad Speed with Maxium Read Ahead/Large setting
Sound: Dxdiag - No Acceleration