WOW 2.0.1 Patch Issue - Dropped Framerates : World of Warcraft General Discussions

Quoted from Nethaera:

Q u o t e:
A Tools hotfix has been deployed to all realms through the launcher to fix a sound issue. The issue consumed machine performance via incorrect sound settings.

Players must run their launcher in order to receive this new fix.



To resolve the dropped framerates issue, all you have to do is run the Launcher. If you choose not to run the Launcher, feel free to manually make the changes by following the steps below.


If you are experiencing low framerates with the latest patch, please try modifying your Config.wtf file in your WTF folder (default location: C:\program files\World of Warcraft\WTF).

To modify your Config.wtf file:
1. Right click on the Config.wtf file
2. Select "Open With"
3. Select "Wordpad"
4. Add or Modify the following lines -

SET soundmaxhardwarechannels "12"
SET soundsoftwarechannels "12"

5. Once those lines have been added/modified, click on "File" in the top left hand corder and select "Save".