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FPS & Ping Optimization

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Understanding the Problem

The Default Issue

By default, Blizzard automatically sets your graphics to the highest quality based on your system specs. This can lead to several performance issues:

  • Screen tearing
  • Rubber banding
  • FPS drops
  • Increased input lag

Best General Practices

Update Your Graphics Drivers

Keep your graphics card drivers up-to-date to ensure optimal performance.

NVIDIA Update

For NVIDIA cards, use GeForce Experience for easy updates

Maintain Your OS

An updated operating system provides better performance and compatibility.

Windows Update

Regular Windows updates improve system stability

Manage Storage Space

Keep ample free storage for WoW updates and addons.

Storage Space

Maintain at least 20% free space on your gaming drive

Optimizing WoW Graphics

My System Specs

CPU

Intel(R) Core(™) i7-9800X

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

Performance Improvement Example

Before Optimization

Low FPS in Garrison

After Optimization

Improved FPS in Garrison

Recommended Graphics Settings

These settings provide the optimal balance between visual quality and performance:

Graphics Settings 1
Graphics Settings 2
Graphics Settings 3

Additional Performance Tools

ExitLag

If you're still experiencing latency issues, ExitLag is an affordable solution that can help stabilize your connection. Highly recommended when playing cross-region.

Important Note

VPN services like ExitLag will stabilize your ping, but won't necessarily reduce it. They're most effective for routing issues or when playing on servers in different regions.

Challenge Time!

Apply what you've learned and test your skills:

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  1. Travel to Your Garrison:
    This provides a controlled environment to test your changes.
  2. Check Your Framerate:
    Use Ctrl-R to toggle your FPS display.
  3. Update Your Graphics Card and OS:
    Make sure all drivers and your operating system are up-to-date.
  4. Adjust Your Graphic Settings:
    Implement the recommended settings to boost your FPS by at least 10.

Note: Remember to check your monitor's refresh rate. Many 144Hz monitors are set to 60Hz by default. On Windows, go to System → Display → Advanced display to adjust this setting.