Can anything help with FRAPS fps?

[Korialstrasza]

Hi guys, I have a question about the fps drop when using fraps.

Basically, what is the main hardware reason it drops fps?

I'm not sure there's much I can do to help my situation, but maybe there is.

I record WoW raids at 2560x1600 resolution on the rig in my comment and I drop down to 25-30 fps when I have it on. Is there any particular component that it relies on the most? Or is that probably as good as I'm going to get at that res? Would a 2nd 5870 in CS help?

I tried recording to an SSD and the fps dropped the same, so I guess it's not a write issue. I guess that res is just asking for a lot in a 25m raid

Thanks guys

 

[Dangman]

It could be both a CPU and GPU issue.

Try this: Set your CPU at stock and see if the drop is the same.