Help with FPS in WoW (Hardware Upgrade)

[Aegus]

At the moment my fps in WoW is generally only between 8-18 and 29.1 inside a cave. I am wondering how can i increase my fps (i have toggled with the video options none yeald noticeable results)

I would like to get my fps up to improve instancing/boss fighting, raids and for PvP (playing wow in general) I am looking at wanting 30+ fps at most times.

I'm thinking it will be a hardware upgrade issue and so i will link my PC specs at the bottom.

Thanks

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CPU - Windows: Windows XP5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer: 6.0.2900.2180
Memory (RAM): 959 MB
CPU Info: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+
CPU Speed: 2000.4 MHz
Sound card: Realtek HD Audio rear output
Display Adapters: NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE | NetMeeting driver | RDPDD Chained DD
Screen Resolution: 1280 X 1024 - 32 bit
Network: Network Present
Network Adapters: Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster v2 - Packet Scheduler Miniport | NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
CD / DVD Drives: E: HL-DT-STDVDRRW GSA-H21N
COM Ports:
LPT Ports:
Mouse: 3 Button Wheel Mouse Present
Hard Disks: C: 142.3GB | D: 6.7GB
Hard Disks - Free: C: 98.8GB | D: 934.8MB
USB Controllers: 2 host controllers.
Firewire (1394): 1 host controllers.
PCMCIA (Laptops): Not Installed
Manufacturer: Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Product Make: RF786AA-ABU SR2019UK GB680
AC Power Status: OnLine
BIOS Info: AT/AT COMPATIBLE | 08/02/06 | HP-CPC - 42302e31
Time Zone: GMT Standard Time
Battery: No Battery
Motherboard: ASUSTek Computer INC. NODUSM3
Modem: Not detected

 

[aznn3rd]

get a better video card. 3850, 3870, and 8800GT are all good options

 

[mailpup]

Yes, your onboard graphics is the problem.

 

[tastegw]

Modem: Not detected

theres the problem! na just joking, aznn3rd hit the nail in the head.
oboard video isnt the way to go unless your using dos games.

after re-reviewing your system specs, it may just be that time for an entire upgrade.
your using single core cpu i think, that can be slowing you down aswell.

if you have the money for a new custom build then go for it, you will love it after its done.
you can probably set up a nice new system on a budget for about $500.

but if you dont have that kind of extra cash, then you prolly cant get the nicer cards anyways ($175 and up)

 

[skitzo_zac]

The Graphics is deffinately the problem. My lil bro is running a similar setup. Athlon 64 3000+ and 1GB of RAM, but with a 6600GT and he is a POW (Prisoner of WOW).

So yeah, you deffinately need an upgrade for your graphics.