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10-05-2008, 11:23 AM
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What would increase my (computer) performance?
Right now i am running at a tolerable 20-25 FPS, but that will no doubt die down when i start getting to end game content.
My video card is abysmal and im guessing a good $100 one will get me running around 40-60 ish FPS.
The only problem is im not sure if thats the sole problem.
Help computer geeks!
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10-05-2008, 11:51 AM
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I dont see why you're only runing with 25 FPS  , specs seems ok.
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10-05-2008, 12:00 PM
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I dont see why you're only runing with 25 FPS , specs seems ok. |
Probably Vista, takes up alot of resources.
I think Video Card is the biggest culprit though. |
10-05-2008, 12:48 PM
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Is that video card onboard? Looks like it..
That's most likely your problem. You can probably get an 8600 for like $75 or so, which would drastically improve your fps.
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10-05-2008, 12:57 PM
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Yeah I would look at the video card also (i dont see it listen above). Also, for good measure you should try wow without any addons loaded at all (ther eis an option to turn them all off). Some addons crap on the fps pretty bad; this can at least rule that out as being a problem for you.
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10-05-2008, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by graedon
Yeah I would look at the video card also (i dont see it listen above). Also, for good measure you should try wow without any addons loaded at all (ther eis an option to turn them all off). Some addons crap on the fps pretty bad; this can at least rule that out as being a problem for you.
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I am currently using a few addons, but with or without them its still the same FPS. |
10-05-2008, 01:35 PM
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YOu can also monkey with the video settings in wow. In particular,turning down the distancewil hve a big impact as will the level of detail
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10-05-2008, 01:38 PM
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Quote:
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YOu can also monkey with the video settings in wow. In particular,turning down the distancewil hve a big impact as will the level of detail
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I forgot to add, i get 25 FPS with 800x600 lol |
10-05-2008, 01:48 PM
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Make sure all your drivers are up to date. Run and anti spyware malware tool. Defrag your hard drive and last but by no means least get a new gfx card. You'll be able to get a 7950gt for very cheap and that's a pretty GG WoW Gfx card.
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10-06-2008, 09:57 AM
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10-06-2008, 11:37 AM
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You have an integrated video solution where every videocard would give a performance gain. Quite cheap and powerfull are Ati 3800 series if they get thrown out cheap or Ati 4650-4670 series which is slightly slower but does not even need a powerconnector, so needs very few energy. On the NVidia site everything from 8600gt or 9000 series will easily do and they probably will be in your price range, too.
Edit: DO NOT GET A 7950 Card, this is two generations old and you will get a faster newer card for the same price or way cheaper!
Edit2: King of Kings solution is quite nice for a cheap and quite good card, this one would be way more powerful (i consider it an extremely good offer for its price), just costs 1.5:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130401
Good Ati Cards:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102792
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127384
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10-06-2008, 11:39 AM
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Found your problem...
Oh yeah and vid card.
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10-06-2008, 04:20 PM
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System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
Found your problem...
Oh yeah and vid card.
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Take a look at those vid cards coldstone posted, they will definitely help.
20-25 FPS is terribad. I don't see how you can play like that. I play at 75-80 FPS at max settings. But then again, my laptop is a beast.
Check those video cards out. If you get any one of those I guarantee you'll be impressed. |
10-06-2008, 04:33 PM
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The video card is the problem, If you need any help shoot me a pm.
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