Performance Issues

WoW Classic WoW Classic General Discussion
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Curious if anyone technically inclined can give me some advice. As I prepare for classic’s launch, I’m doing some preparation and notice that though I have a pretty good laptop, I am getting very poor performance.

Running around Elwynn Forest I get 20-30fps. Nvidia card selected in settings in the game and through Nvidia’s control center on my laptop. No other apps open.

MSI GE63VR 7RE Raider-215 15.6" 120 Hz
Intel Core i7 7th Gen 7700HQ (2.80 GHz)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
16 GB RAM

Running the game on “recommended” settings of 7. Even bumping down to 6 gets me a similar result.

Running on “sport” mode through MSI dragon center.

Edit: If it matters, 50-60mbps download speed, 70mbps upload speed.

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I found for some reason when I specifically selected my PC’s video card that the frame rates took a dump, but if I kept it on Automatic for video card selection everything was running at max 200 fps.

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It was previously on “auto” and the result was the same. I selected the card specifically to ensure that was not the issue, and nothing changed.

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Hmmm. Not sure then. Maybe it wasn’t on your end at all. Hard to tell with stress tests.

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What OS are you running Replica? And did you update drivers?

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Windows 10 Home, Nvidia driver updated to latest.

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Try “Classic”. If it works fine, then compare the settings.

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I’m running an old AMD Phenom X4 965 Processor with about 24 GB of RAM and Dual Radeon RX580’s running in Crossfire and the game for me was consistently running around 100FPS, super smooth with no issues.

If I am not mistaken Classic WoW (and Vanilla too) was not a GPU taxing game, it mostly used your CPU for processing and didn’t rely too heavily on your GPU.

If that is still the case, OP’s Core i7 and GTX 1060 shouldn’t have any trouble running Classic (provided his Drivers are all up to date), unless his Laptop has deeper issues. OP, you haven’t spilled coffee on your laptop recently have you? (yes, that is a joke)

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That’s what I thought, this is a pretty good laptop. Have had no issues with it and has not been damaged in any way.

Unless some laptop setting is just not functioning correctly, I don’t get it. :confused:

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Only things that come to mind to try are:
-Make sure Windows is up to date using Windows Update.
-Make sure GPU drivers are up to date as well.
-Check Hard drive Defragmentation (if more than 15-20% fragmented, run Defrag.)
-Update Virus scanner and run a deep scan (full computer scan, this may take several hours depending on your system.)
-Check router firmware and ensure it is up to date/update as needed.
-Unplug your modem for 1 minute (to ensure all power has been drained from the capacitors) and plug modem back in for a fresh connection.
-Reboot router AFTER modem reconnects to internet.
-reboot Computer
-Smash computer with Sledgehammer.

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Just to add to this… if your laptop is using a solid state drive, don’t defrag it. SSD’s don’t need defragging and it’s a great way to shorten the life of the drive for no reason at all.

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I’m getting in the ballpark of ~20fps on a '12 Macbook Pro 13" with an Intel Iris video card. I’ll be upgrading for launch, but just for a benchmark.

If I recall this correctly (I am a horse guy, only know a little about computers) players in the same area are CPU bound where things like loading textures and spell effects are GPU bound. That sound right?

I have always played WoW on a Mac believe it or not, and the main setting we turn down a bit is Draw Distance.

Since you don’t really know the cause yet, i’m curious if you try it if you get better performance.

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OP…if your other games play fine then it’s a matter of playing with the graphics settings in wow…both the system and advanced pages.

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That does sound correct, If he turns down is view distance, ground clutter and Particle effects (spell effects) that should improve performance.

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Is it running hot? You check your power management options? Battery dying? I hate laptops. Lol.

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Yea, I concur. Laptops are great for travelling and doing stuff while on the go…but for gaming at home…nothing beats a desktop. Although the newest Intel NUCs (8i7HVK) are freakin’ awesome and I may build one as a entertainment center PC so I can play Classic on my 60" tv! :desktop_computer:

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Agreed. That said I may have to get one because I’m going of of town for work. Then again classic won’t be out and my vita is handy. Lol

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Thanks everyone. I will try what has been suggested and try to figure out what’s up.

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70 upload is insane. wtf

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First, make sure your laptop is plugged in. Many laptops have limiters when running on battery to ensure that you don’t destroy it.

Next, check your power settings in windows power management and make sure its set for performance when plugged in.

In game check to see if you have vsync or frame limit turned on. If it is, turn that off and see what happens.

If it is not, open up your nvidia control panel and make a custom override in your settings to turn off vsync. This will let your card work full power.