XFX HD 4870 512MB -- Low Framerates?

The title pretty much explains my problem. I'm using an XFX 4870 512MB but for some reason I'm only getting around 32 FPS in WoW.. Other reviews of the same card say 100+ fps, and I know somebody whose laptop has a nVidia 9800M GS and is getting the same framerate. With my current setup I should be getting MUCH MUCH higher framerates than this. Can sombody offer some advice?

I'm not running in windowed mode, and I have the latest Catalyst drivers to the extent of my knowledge. The only other thing open is firefox, but since I have a quad core, and WoW can only utilize 2 of them, this really should not make a difference at all.

I'm only using a 20" monitor too..


EDIT: I turned multisampling from x1 to x8 and my framerate dropped to 20.

Hmm. I was comparing 8x multisample and 1x multisample and there is no difference AT ALL. Why is multisampling not working?..

Ok, I figured out that problem, but still.. only 40-60 fps in the game's oldest content. In the current stuff it is usually around 25-35 fps.

ah; that was a wild guess but your cpu is more than enough

Nope, brand new computer. I've updated my drivers, can somebody point me to where I can update my BIOS?

Do you have VSync on or off? Also, I'd suggest turning Catalyst AI to standard or advanced if it is not already there. And finally, if you can set AA and AF in game, do them in one place (in game or in drivers but not both). And, turn off adaptive AA for fastest performance.

All I meant was that VSync will limit FPS to your monitor's refresh rate (probably 60Hz) so if it is on, you will never see 100FPS. Also, as soon as it can no longer do 60FPS, it will drop it down to the next refresh rate/multiple of refresh rate.

Bios update anybody?
I was told this would solve my screen flicker issue, but i can't find an updated BIOS anywhere..

Also, the CCC doesn't work in windows 7 yet. Is there a file I can change manually with notepad or something to bring my fan speed up to 35%?

I'll do that during raids if my framerate drops too low, but it just seems absurd that my friend with an ASUS laptop with a Core2 Duo 2.83GHz and a nVidia 9800M GS would get the same framerate as me.

I know WoW only uses two of my cores, but still. Is a 9800M GS as good as my HD 4870?

I'm still getting about the same fps, but it isn't really a problem. Its just weird that my friend with a 9800M GS graphics card is getting the same framerate as me.

Hi I've got an XFX HD4870 XXX edition and i've got 3 major issues.

1.When looking at Catalyst control centre its saying my clock speed is 200 and my memory is 500.....what the hell? should I turn Ati overdrive off.... will this revert my clock speed back to 775 and 3800???

2.Oh and I downloaded the bios off the XFX site and that won't open.

3.Only catalyst 8.12 work with my card. I can't get 9.1 upwards to work with it.

Booo Hoooo