Technical help needed.

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skvsr

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Last night in the ICC10 Sindragosa fight I was being made to look the fool because of a particular problem. Now I ain't God's answer to WoW by any stretch of imagination, but I am not a total, uncoordinated dunderhead. And yes, I fight some mental/physical challenges which were at a high level last night...but that was not the problem. Let me describe the problem and what I have done to overcome it.

The particular phase of the fight is when she sucks everyone in and then does a horrendous aoe that leather & clothies just cannot survive. This is what happens: I will be flying along keeping HoTs on the raid with occasional nourish as needed - no noticeable problem with an acceptable frame rate usually no lower than 12 fps. However, when I get sucked into her blue haze, my frame rate drops to one or two fps and the response to my turn and run commands - well they look retarded and I have yet to survive that phase without a priest popping a bubble on me.

I play with a HP DV6700 described in this Service Manual. It does not allow for a video card upgrade, but the built-in one performs pretty good compared to the old card on my desktop. I run minimal add ons for this fight especially:
*Deadly Boss Mods
*VuhDo
*Macaroon Action Bars
*Addon Control Panel.
I have all video settings set to minimal with only the Particle Density set to medium. All audio settings are at minimal. The only other program running is Ventrillo. I use a usb Logitech keyboard and a usb 5 button MSS mouse. And a Targus usb mini-hub.

I am also using a gaming optimizer, Game Booster, which closes unnecessary background services, etc. I have been using Advanced System Care free edition to help maintain the hard drive, memory, registry, etc. Both of these I downloaded from CNET and had high recommendations. I also have a Scan Disk 2Gig Flash Drive to hopefully provide some extra memory since the flash is not full.

The problem seems to be the blue haze that covers screen when I am sucked in for the dragon's aoe. I had a similar problem in one spot of Forge of Souls after the first boss, when upon exiting his room you turn right, go up a ramp and turn left. I overcame that by keeping my camera angle low so the orange haze does not enter the view.

Please help me...I just cannot afford a fix which would mean using much cash. I have come this far on this laptop - surely it has what is needed to continue.
 
Sindragosa gave me alot of problems to during the pull in part. If it can't be fixed through technical means than all you can really do is either autorun or strafe in one direction immediately with no veering turns in between since you'll be hit that way guaranteed and than adjust your position afterwards. Usually my autorun runs in front of her so I have to make a decent turn after blistering cold to not get breathed on.

And if you think you can't make it when your run try to barkskin and hope it's enough to save you.
 
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According to my prog for checking those drivers, yes. I run Driver Update often enough to make sure.
 
Tanks barely survive one of those blasts. Regardless if you are wearing cloth or plate, if you don't have a major defensive cooldown up...you're gonna die...for sure.

Barkskin would definitely be something to consider and test for survivability. However, the best thing is to find out SOME way of making things work. I'm sure you will.
 
That is why I posted here. We have some pretty tech savvy folks. Thanks Angry.

Thanks for the tip Azami. It is forefront next try.
 
Yea I work on limited physical abilities but if u use a mouse easy enough, try enabling click+to+move so u can just right+click the spot u need and go. Also try adjusting the camera angle prior to everything getting sucked up so there will be minimal laggage when moving. If at all possible turn ur back away from Sin so when u get sucked in, you can just hit autorun and get out. Best thing about druids u dont have to be facing anyone for any of ur heals to work.
 
Like they said, the problem may be the instance and not the PC. What I would suggest is dio a little research on the instance in the WoW forums and see if others had the same problem. Thats what I do.
 
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