New i7 laptop struggling to run WoW

Swindle · 2 Dec 2016 at 11:53

So I just picked up this laptop at a really good price:

http://imgur.com/a/IqjA5 Intel Core i7-7500U CPU @ 2.70GHz

I was expecting to be able to run a couple of instances of WoW on low graphics no problem. However, I'm seeing 80% CPU usage and 75 degree temps (with loud fans to compensate) from one instance on minimum graphics.

Considering it has a latest gen i7 (dual core and mobile version, albeit) I was expecting much better performance.

Is something wrong here, or is this to be expected? What specs do I need for a laptop that will actually run a few instances easily? (like my 3 year old desktop does)

killswitch73 · 2 Dec 2016 at 13:14

GPU is awful and needs more ram . i i were you take it back .

Daaaveee · 2 Dec 2016 at 14:08

CPU is fine but the GPU is pretty low end. As above I would return it for something with a 1060 or better

Axeboy · 2 Dec 2016 at 17:01

I'm pretty sure any 1060 laptop will be a lot more cost wise than that one, and I doubt you need a 1060 or better to run WoW

The 445m is about the same as a 920m which isn't that great. Something with a 860m or 960m would be plenty to run WoW without costing £1200 for a 1060. A 1060 while great is overkill in my opinion for his needs.

To give you an idea, even a 850m is more than twice as fast as the 445m.

Swindle · 2 Dec 2016 at 18:45

Okay thanks guys, I did suspect that the graphics card is a little underpowered. I just couldn't quite understand why that would cause the CPU to strain as much as it seems to be.

nelentari · 3 Dec 2016 at 10:41

Axeboy said:
I'm pretty sure any 1060 laptop will be a lot more cost wise than that one, and I doubt you need a 1060 or better to run WoW

The 445m is about the same as a 920m which isn't that great. Something with a 860m or 960m would be plenty to run WoW without costing £1200 for a 1060. A 1060 while great is overkill in my opinion for his needs.

To give you an idea, even a 850m is more than twice as fast as the 445m.

I think you would be surprised at the upgrades blizzard have made to the graphics engine. My gtx 1060 (both laptop and desktop) just about manages 60 with all settings maxed in the new zones.
Asus gl702vm with i7-6700hq, gtx1060, 16gb, 1080p gsync IPS can be found at £1099 if you know where to look.

Axeboy · 3 Dec 2016 at 11:14

No, not at all

From his post he says "a few instances" at "low settings"

I'm pretty sure you don't need a 1060 for that

AllBodies · 3 Dec 2016 at 17:53

I'm not sure if it's still available for the same price, but there was a Medion 17.3" laptop with a GTX 1060 for £854, after a 10% off voucher code.

Axeboy · 3 Dec 2016 at 19:01

Its not available anymore

Its over £1000 for anything with a 1060.