WoW & Skype problems

AdyS13 · 06-11-2008, 12:24 PM

Usually when I play wow I use to talk with my friends on skype,the problem is that when I speak on skype, my wow fps drops dramatically from 35-60 to 3-20.Now some of my friends has almost the same computer, but the use of skype won't affect them.
Here's some info about my system:Athlon 1.5 GHz,1 GB RAM, ATI RADEON x1650 pro 512 mb ddr2.I use Windows XP PRO SP3,Directx9c (june2008), and the latest driver for ATI cards,Catalyst 8.5.
On task manager skype consumes around 40 mb.
I've tried reinstalling the game/windows,dezactivating the firewall or reinstalling skype,nothing works, don't have a clue what it's causing this problem.
Waiting solutions,thx in advance.

AdyS13 · 06-14-2008, 12:12 PM

Anyone? QQ

ebackhus · 06-14-2008, 10:47 PM

By almost the same are they in the same class as far as the CPU and RAM? I can run Skype, defrag an HDD, and record WoW with FRAPS with only a little slowdown on my PC. You're running on a rather slow CPU with just 1GB of RAM. It may be time to upgrade/rebuild.

AdyS13 · 06-15-2008, 03:39 AM

I have 1.5 GHz Athlon,he has 1.7 GHz Athlon,both of us 1GB DDR,both x1650 pro.
The problem is that using skype doesn't affect him at all.
Could be a audio driver problem?

**af3** · 06-18-2008, 11:36 AM

What sound hardware are you using compared to him?

Be sure to run Windows in performance mode and shut off visual effects. Skype may be using transparency causing the FPS drop.

I once had a Radeon x1600 Pro. Anything using transparency would slow down my games so bad.

AdyS13 · 06-22-2008, 12:49 PM

I've got a 5.1 audio card and him an onboard 2.1.
Can you tell me please more exactly where should I disable transparency?

**af3** · 06-23-2008, 07:06 AM

Right click "My Computer" and select properties.
Select the "Advanced" tab.
Click the button that says "Settings" in the "Performance" area of the page.
Select "Adjust for best performance" and click ok.

It is going to look bad but it Windows will run faster. If you use anything like WindowBlinds, Y'z Shadow or any other desktop effects helper program, terminate them before running any game.

Please let me know how it goes.

AdyS13 · 06-24-2008, 03:18 AM

I did what you told me to, "Adjust for best performance", and it's exactly the same fps. :(
Thx for your help anyway.

06-11-2008, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
AdyS13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP PRO SP3	WoW & Skype problems Usually when I play wow I use to talk with my friends on skype,the problem is that when I speak on skype, my wow fps drops dramatically from 35-60 to 3-20.Now some of my friends has almost the same computer, but the use of skype won't affect them. Here's some info about my system:Athlon 1.5 GHz,1 GB RAM, ATI RADEON x1650 pro 512 mb ddr2.I use Windows XP PRO SP3,Directx9c (june2008), and the latest driver for ATI cards,Catalyst 8.5. On task manager skype consumes around 40 mb. I've tried reinstalling the game/windows,dezactivating the firewall or reinstalling skype,nothing works, don't have a clue what it's causing this problem. Waiting solutions,thx in advance.

06-14-2008, 12:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
AdyS13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP PRO SP3	Re: WoW & Skype problems Anyone? QQ

06-14-2008, 10:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,249 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: WoW & Skype problems By almost the same are they in the same class as far as the CPU and RAM? I can run Skype, defrag an HDD, and record WoW with FRAPS with only a little slowdown on my PC. You're running on a rather slow CPU with just 1GB of RAM. It may be time to upgrade/rebuild. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

06-15-2008, 03:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
AdyS13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP PRO SP3	Re: WoW & Skype problems I have 1.5 GHz Athlon,he has 1.7 GHz Athlon,both of us 1GB DDR,both x1650 pro. The problem is that using skype doesn't affect him at all. Could be a audio driver problem?

06-18-2008, 11:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,173 OS: XP32, the gaming OS. My System	Re: WoW & Skype problems What sound hardware are you using compared to him? Be sure to run Windows in performance mode and shut off visual effects. Skype may be using transparency causing the FPS drop. I once had a Radeon x1600 Pro. Anything using transparency would slow down my games so bad. Last edited by af3; 06-18-2008 at 11:40 AM. Reason: Radeon & Transparency

06-22-2008, 12:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
AdyS13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP PRO SP3	Re: WoW & Skype problems I've got a 5.1 audio card and him an onboard 2.1. Can you tell me please more exactly where should I disable transparency?

06-23-2008, 07:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,173 OS: XP32, the gaming OS. My System	Re: WoW & Skype problems Right click "My Computer" and select properties. Select the "Advanced" tab. Click the button that says "Settings" in the "Performance" area of the page. Select "Adjust for best performance" and click ok. It is going to look bad but it Windows will run faster. If you use anything like WindowBlinds, Y'z Shadow or any other desktop effects helper program, terminate them before running any game. Please let me know how it goes. Last edited by af3; 06-23-2008 at 07:07 AM. Reason: area of the page

06-24-2008, 03:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
AdyS13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP PRO SP3	Re: WoW & Skype problems I did what you told me to, "Adjust for best performance", and it's exactly the same fps. :( Thx for your help anyway.