Low fps on WoW

[rjhume]

I play wow, I have really bad FPS when playing, like usually between 6-12, sometimes higher. I play on low in game video settings, and my FPS is still poor. What can I do to improve this before I start doing things that will really require good fps.

Heres some specs on my computer, what should I upgrade or replace without killing me in price?

CPU : Intel® Celeron® D Processor 352
(3.20GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB)
Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005


Chipset : ATI Radeon™ Xpress 200
Memory : 512MB DDR2 (1 × 512MB), 533MHz (PC4200)
Expandable to 2GB
Hard Drive : 120GB HDD (7200rpm, 2MB cache)
Optical Drive : 16x Multi-format Dual-layer DVD±RW
Media Reader : 9-in-1 Digital Media Manager™ (Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, CompactFlash®, MicroDrive, SmartMedia, xD-Picture Card™, USB 2.0)
Video : ATI Radeon™ X200-based integrated graphics
Up to 128MB of shared video memory
PCI Express (PCIe x16) slot available
Sound : 6-channel (5.1) high-definition audio
Network : 10/100Mbps integrated Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Modem : 56K ITU v.92-ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
Peripherals : Standard multifunction keyboard, 2-button wheel mouse, amplified stereo speakers (USB powered)
Ports/Other : 5 USB 2.0 (1 in front, 4 in back), VGA External Connector, serial port, parallel port, 2 PS/2 ports, 5 audio ports (2 in front, 3 in back)
Dimensions : 14.25"H x 7.25"W x 16"D

 

[dustin_ds3000]

well it sounds like your just using the on-board graphics processor which isnt good for gaming. if you can tell us the make and model of your pc or motherboard we can help you more

 

[Relic]

It seems you have a stock PC, just tell us the maker and model and we can get the relevant info. Also giving us a budget would be helpful so we can make appropriate suggestions. As Dustin points out the reason for your bad performance is an on-board card and older PC. While WoW is old the game has been updated several times and during PvP/raiding and being in Dalaran you will experience your lowest FPS.