Quote (zell1luk @ Feb 3 2019 04:33pm)

Unless it's changed since last time I looked into it, WoW only uses 2 cores, so the game itself shouldn't really be pinning the CPU. I would check to make sure you don't have any background processes using the CPU too much.
Also, I've heard that not having an SSD can be a huge performance hit.
However if you want to upgrade, you'd be looking at something like this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fcTgjy (the h7 is $40 on newegg, it's just bugged on pcpartpicker).

Quote (zell1luk @ Feb 3 2019 04:34pm)

According to that you're running single channel ram, that could be a problem. Also make sure you have wow installed on the SSD and not the HDD.

Quote (AlphaofAlphas @ Feb 3 2019 06:39pm)

they recently made wow able to use quad core. got changed maybe 2 months ago.

they only background cpu usage i have is the internet on my 2nd monitor.



yeah i have 1 stick of 8 gb of ram, wow is installed on my SSD as well

Quote (zell1luk @ Feb 3 2019 04:45pm)

I would definitely add a second stick of ram for dual channel mode (it effectively doubles your bandwidth).
If that doesn't help, then you're gonna have to mow some lawns or something because what I posted is what it takes to be any noticeable upgrade from what you currently have (the i5-6500 *SHOULD* still be a plenty capable cpu for gaming).

Quote (AlphaofAlphas @ Feb 3 2019 06:46pm)

ill look into getting another stick of ram.

what you posted has a new mobo, can i not keep what i currently have?

nvm looks like its a different socket type?

Quote (zell1luk @ Feb 3 2019 05:02pm)

It's the same socket and could work, but it's not recommended.
The z390 chipset allows for overclocking (the main reason to get a k sku cpu), will have better VRM (power delivery), and just all around much higher quality. A 9600k in your current mobo is like putting a NASCAR in rush hour traffic.

Quote (AlphaofAlphas @ Feb 3 2019 07:21pm)

Good analogy. Awesome thank you for the help

Quote (Butts @ Feb 5 2019 04:11am)

my i5-6500/1070 ran WoW fine in 1440p, would upgrade ram and put on ssd if not already.

Quote (zell1luk @ Feb 3 2019 05:34pm)

If you know the exact type of ram, you should post that. Otherwise, any other 2400mhz 8gb stick should work, but there's always chance of incompatibilities.

Quote (AlphaofAlphas @ Feb 5 2019 03:47pm)

Ordering an extra stick of ram and the new mobo this weekend

Will grab the cpu 2 weeks from now.

Thank you for the help