Question about performance

[crixc]

Hey Guys,

The problem I have is: I play World of Warcraft and in a 25 man raid I have to turn my graphics all the way
down on low and I still only get 30 fps.

The system I have is: Dell Studio XPS 8100

i5 dual core 650 (/w Hyper Thread)

6 Gigs ddr3

640 gig HD

Raideon HD 5670 1 gig

I guess what I am asking is, I think this system should be able to handle WoW better than that, the resolution I play at is around 1000 x 700 ( not exact of course, cant remember exact) cant play at any higher rez because for more problems with fps (monitor 19")

Any sugggestions on what I can change/upgrade for better performance with this game?

Thanks in advance for your help!!

 

[crixc]

Any Ideas?

 

[saaiello]

GPU would be the first thing to look at.

 

[crixc]

Would the 5770 HD be better choice? Also, would my CPU handle the 5770? Not looking to max settings out for the game but would atleast like to run on "good" settings.

 

[saaiello]

A 5770 would not be good upgrade personally I would not get less the a GTX 460/465 preferably I would say get the new 560 TI if you can afford it.

 

[crixc]

I am an ATI fan is there an equivalent to the 460/465 for radeon? Also, if I get the 460/465 or a radeon equivalent, will my CPU/MOBO be able to handle it?

Thanks Again

 

[simon12]

Radeon 6850 is similar to the 1Gb 460 in price and performance you CPU & board can handle it your power supply might not.

 

[crixc]

Ok well going by that I am looking at:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171038&cm_re=550w-_-17-171-038-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161348&cm_re=6850-_-14-161-348-_-Product


Will both of these fit in my case?

Chassis
Dimensions & Weight

Height: 16.1" (40.9 cm)
Width: 7.3" (18.5 cm)
Depth:17.9" (454.67mm)
Weight: about 22.4 lbs (10.18 kg)


sorry for so many questions btw, I am not very computer savvy.

 

[swifty_morgan]

At least you're smart enough to know that the original 350watt PS won't be good enough for you new card, however, after reading the info on the link it really doesn't tell you too much. Look for a PS with at least 40AMPS. Stay away from the "watts" thing. Try a Corsair. They have one in that similar price range with enough amps and it's a better "brand" shall we say.....

 

[residentdean]

That's why you don't buy a pre built name brand system. Get a good 650 w psu, and get yourself a raedon 6870.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I am an ATI fan is there an equivalent to the 460/465 for radeon? Also, if I get the 460/465 or a radeon equivalent, will my CPU/MOBO be able to handle it?

If ya wanna play to the fullest, have to drop the fan thing and be a "hardware whore" .... go with what puts out the best numbers. If WoW is "ya thing", recognize that the game significantly favors nVidia cards, tho it narrows at 2560 x 1600 resolution.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/world-of-warcraft-cataclysm-directx-11-performance,2793-5.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/world-of-warcraft-cataclysm-directx-11-performance,2793-3.html

The 6870 get 84 fps at 1680 x 1050 ($220 for the Asus)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121418

The 470 gets 102 fps at 1880 x 1050 from the same brand and price ($220)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121372

a 21% difference

 

[cadillacchad]

The Radeon hd 5770 is a great card if your just trying to play wow and you can get the his brand for 100 dollars with a rebate at newegg.com. Thats much cheaper than all the above mentioned gpus. with your system it would be ridiculous to try and put a gtx 570 or anything else mentioned above except for a 6800 series radeon card, but they wont preform much better than the 5770. for the money youll spend you could get 2 5770's. your cpu will hold you back on those really cpu heavy games anyway.