148377-nvidia-graphics-card-make-wildstar-all-the-more-special

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My last two computers had AMD processors and AMD Radeon graphics cards (I was loyal for no apparent reason). When I bought Wildstar at launch, it was practically unplayable. I had my settings at low and hovered around 7-10 FPS. I knew from the forums that AMD graphics cards were not optimized, but I lost interest in a game I couldn't really play. When Wildstar-Reloaded launched, it discovered to my dismay that nothing really changed on the AMD front.
 
When I began shopping for a new computer, I started looking for a computer with a NVIDIA graphics card and Intel processors, which I was able to afford. I logged into Wildstar and it was simply GORGEOUS. 40-46 FPS on medium settings. After updating my drivers and getting the NVIDIA experience program, I changed my settings to the recommended settings (HIGH) and my FPS soared in the 70's. I capped my FPS at 60 and have finally discovered the beauty and joy that is Wildstar.
 
I love the art style, the voice-overs, the humor, the combat, the races, the classes. Wildstar is home.	
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This x1000. Don't get me wrong, AMD is alright, but if you're going to roll AMD you're GOING to run into problems. I'm not sure why NVidia just works, but it does. AMD and optimization are two terms that just can't be paired.
 
It's not even just Wildstar. A ton of games suffer from poor AMD optimization, which is a shame, but don't really fault the developers for it too much. It's just as much AMDs fault as it is the developers.
 
But I digress. I'm glad you're finding the game great! I personally adore this game, and its nice to see a forum post that isn't just complaints.	
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			Recently upgraded to an i5-6600k and a GTX 970.  Wildstar runs amazingly.	
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Recently upgraded to an i5-6600k and a GTX 970.  Wildstar runs amazingly.
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			AMD very bad. They low cost for a reason.	
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AMD very bad. They low cost for a reason.
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Recently upgraded to an i5-6600k and a GTX 970.  Wildstar runs amazingly.
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didn't know AMD still made CPU's thought they bowed out couple of years ago for desktops/laptops and wanted to go more towards mobile or something...
 
Anyway yeah, unfortunately Wildstar and AMD don't get along too well in terms of CPU. I haven't had an AMD CPU in awhile though, but I didn't have much issue with the GPU. I think I had changed from an AMD R2 290x to a NVIDIA GTX 970 and noticed little difference. Usually hovered between 50-70 fps maxed unless i was in a REALLY packed Thayd. CPU is a i7 4770
 
Not sure if that helps anyone looking around for stuff...	
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