My Computer and WoW... lagging... why?

Well, how much video memory does your card have and what graphics settings are you running at? Have you tried lowering the resolution to see if that helps fix the problem? I'm not suggesting that as a solution, but if it helps to lower the settings it might be time to get a newer video card. Also, check to see if any background processes are stealing resources.

-mcg

While your computer is very similar to the last computer i ran WoW on, i would first look at a) either a low memory situation or possibly some kind of background task that can be eating resources, or b) video settings. My last rig had a 9700pro which is very comparable performance to the later 9600xt. You should be able to run at 1024 resolution with some AF and some of the higher filtering options 16x16 works ok. (or possibly higher resolution with lower eye candy).

I will say this. WoW loves ram. I noticed the ram usage in WoW increase when i upped my computer from 1gb to 2. Now with BC installed it uses approx 600meg when loaded up on my newer system configuration.

If you choose to upgrade your video card to a newer agp card, you will be able to pump up the graphics. On my 7800GT i have everything maxed at 1600x1200 resolution.


I hope this helps.