Wow graphic options. Which ones are CPU intensive and which are GPU intensive.

[MiRai]

As the title says. I started multi-boxing again recently and would like to see some better graphics on the main toon. Currently I am using the lowest settings for all toons. My hardware consists of Core quad q9550, 8gb ram, SSD and 2x ATI 4850. Five toons run fine in busy areas on the lowest settings. I use one graphics card for the main and the other card for the remaining 4 toons. I am trying to decide if I should upgrade the graphics cards to a single card but really want to know where the improvements would be and to avoid any new bottlenecks. Which options are graphics intensive and which are CPU intensive in WOW?

1. Open up the Windows Task Manager.
2. Go to the Performance tab.
3. With your low settings, mark where your CPU usage is currently at.
4. Then, make your way into your video settings.
5. Begin turning settings up one at a time and watch your CPU usage.
6. Take notes on which settings affect your CPU usage.

anti-aliasing, shadows, view distance are the big 3 if i remember correct.

Yes, these 3 would be both CPU and GPU intensive.

I think i've read around before that using 2 video cards to split the load will hurt your FPS also. Better if ran on 1 card.

If any of the characters leave the monitor(s) that their video card is attached to, they'll take a performance hit.