Improving graphic performance?

[Scarcity]

Hey

I brought a new pc which is quite new, its got 2GHZ x 2 Core duo and 2gb ram and 8800GT graphics card also runnin windows xp, when Im in shattrath I get 10fps on high settings with no addon's on etc. Plus I get lag spikes from AoE's which is quite annoying, does anyone have any idea's to improve my fps and tweaks etc :angel:

Thanks again

 

[Khalo]

Get a new computer.

 

[Scarcity]

It is brand new lol from PC world, but I get random errors so not sure if there the cause of it?

 

[Joy]

You need to let someone with actual knowledge look at it, it's obviously a mess. Likely needs formatting and a re-install.

 

[Khalo]

PC world

Found the source of your problem m7

 

[Scarcity]

PC world

Found the source of your problem m7

><

 

[Neema]

Firstly about RAM, 2GB should be enough since you're using WinXP, but I wouldn't set all graphics to high.

And other stuff like background processes might cause some lag, like: anti-virus software, iTunes, etc. (all unnecessary processes should be terminated tbh - anti-virus is necessary, if it's a memory hog (like Norton) try a different solution, for example ESET <3 )

Other than that I don't really know, except keeping your drivers updated, and stuff like that.

 

[Lebuff]

Try with low graphics settings. If your fps doesn't change substantially, something is wrong. Also try running the game in a lower resolution.

 

[Arly]

Are you running Photoshop while doing this btw? CS4 atleast uses the gfx card now, doesn't it?

 

[Scarcity]

I gave up so I re-booted my pc and re-installed WoW, Im getting 20=30fps in Shattrath City with High Settings on, I had 4 viruses that werent removed by norton ><

 

[Joy]

/facepalm

 

[Arly]

Norton? Get another Virusprogram tbh

AVG is free and does a good job imo.

 

[Ayu]

What's wrong with Norton? <_<
I have been virus free since like forever now with that, but maybe I am just lucky (and karma indicates that I will get a keylogger in 3...2...1....)

 

[Arly]

Imo it's too bloat & uses too much resources. Or that was my experience with it "back in the days"

 

[Bani]

AVG Free edition is great, never let me down the past 2 years. All the resource-hogging service-happy features are only in the purchased version anyway