FPS Problems

[gricko]

Hey guys, so I have a computer problem I need help about.

A month ago, my computer started having problems. It would run crystal clear, then drop to 5 fps (In wow) for around 3-5mins. So I thought it was a memory lackage, I cleared some space. Wasn't that, cleaned the PC, wasn't that, scanned the PC for viruses, wasn't any of these. Now it has gotten worse. It's not 5minutes anymore, any time I run WoW, my whole PC slows down.

Before this started, I could run Skyrim, I could run 2/3x WoW at the same time on ultra setting. Any suggestions before I take my PC for a check?

Thanks,

Gricko :3

[Deleted]

could you share a bit more info? what system are you using? is it just in WoW, or does Skyrim have it as well? how long after the 4.3 patch did it happen?

[Fower]

could do be some outdated addons, just try reinstalling wow and watch ur cpu usage, ram usage etc.

[Milkshake86]

WTB pc specs. Pls repost with your PC tech specs and Driver revision

[Sephiracle]

Please consult the sticky to provide us the information we're going to need before we can be of any help.

[Milkshake86]

No problems here... ^^

What is the point of that post? Anyways we do need to know more than just the problem, I mean I could say wtf im getting 2 fps in open world in wow it used to run great meanwhile im running a 7+ yr old system which the entire system is the problem.

[gricko]

Processor - AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+ | Speed - 2686 MHz
Video card - NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Windows XP Pro SP3(build 2600)
2GBs of RAM

Tell me what else you need to know (Newbie so I probably missed 80% of the things xD )

[Sephiracle]

Processor - AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+ | Speed - 2686 MHz
Video card - NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Windows XP Pro SP3(build 2600)
2GBs of RAM

Tell me what else you need to know (Newbie so I probably missed 80% of the things xD )

Well there's your problem: Good god that's old. The only thing I can say is check the low fps thread and follow those. =/

[insmek]

What is the point of that post?

Probably a spambot. They post ten somewhat nonsensical messages so they can post links.

[gricko]

Well there's your problem: Good god that's old. The only thing I can say is check the low fps thread and follow those. =/

How can the same PC, run it smoothly one day, and then awful the next day? I doubt it's the age of the system since the change occurred in a 1 day time-frame mostly and it was huge for that time-frame.

[Fower]

i kinda doubt u can run 2-3x wows on ultra with that pc, anyway u should try to repair wow, and check drivers update

[Sephiracle]

How can the same PC, run it smoothly one day, and then awful the next day? I doubt it's the age of the system since the change occurred in a 1 day time-frame mostly and it was huge for that time-frame.

Hence why I pointed to the low fps thread. It could be anywhere from addons, new drivers slowing stuff down, new patches bogging down the system. The initial problem started around a month ago so there's plenty of time for things to start going downhill.

[gricko]

Hence why I pointed to the low fps thread. It could be anywhere from addons, new drivers slowing stuff down, new patches bogging down the system. The initial problem started around a month ago so there's plenty of time for things to start going downhill.

Yeah I did most of the stuff from the thread now, hope it helps, but I think it maybe a hardware damage. If the stuff from the thread doesn't help,I'll have to take it to service :S

[Sephiracle]

Yeah I did most of the stuff from the thread now, hope it helps, but I think it maybe a hardware damage. If the stuff from the thread doesn't help,I'll have to take it to service :S

Which would truly be a waste. The cost of 'fixing' something that problem probably isn't fixable could be better used to do a much needed rebuild. I would do a lot more trouble-shooting before I'd even consider taking it anywhere(although I'm biased I work on my own stuff)

[gricko]

Which would truly be a waste. The cost of 'fixing' something that problem probably isn't fixable could be better used to do a much needed rebuild. I would do a lot more trouble-shooting before I'd even consider taking it anywhere(although I'm biased I work on my own stuff)

I was thinking more of an ordinary check-up. If it turns out 1 piece of hardware is damaged, and it doesn't cost much, I'll just replace it. Otherwise, damn xD