Running Warcraft a little slow

[Sixfootgiant]

.. so, I was wondering what kind of upgrades my computer could use. If I can avoid it at all costs I would rather not have to buy a shiny new desktop. I also don't like laptops all that much, so if I do need a new computer I would prefer a desktop. Something about sitting in my battlestation makes me happy. That being said, here are some of my computer specs:

System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire X3470
Processor: AMD A6-3620 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics (4 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Card Name: AMD Radeon HD 6530D
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon HD 6530D (0x964A)
Display Memory: 2013 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Now I am not totally tech saavy when it comes to dealing with the inside of a computer, but obviously I know a few things. I have the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Downloaded that for some reason, do I even need it? I thought it helped to update drivers? My computer isn't awful, but it isn't top of the line either. However, I feel like it is running slower than it should, or maybe that's just it, it is what it is. Maybe update drivers? Or should I buy some more RAM, even though I feel like 4GB is more than enough to handle WoW especially when it's the biggest program I have, the rest are trivial like Ventrilo. Is it time for a new video card? Is my processor too slow? I have no idea!

Is there anyone here would knows more than I do? I would just like a step in the right direction. Much appreciated and thanks in advance!

 

[Venderbender]

Based on your current desktop's capabilities it looks as though upgrading your video card would also mean upgrading your power supply (http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/371684-33-graphic-card-issues-help). But you could probably do both for under $150.

Your video card isn't the greatest (http://www.futuremark.com/hardware/gpu/AMD+Radeon+HD+6530D/review) so that might be the issue.

Upgrading to 8GB wouldn't hurt either. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

I found a manual that might shed some light on removing hardware if you choose to change parts. http://www.manualslib.com/manual/232906/Acer-Aspire-X3470.html#manual

Though, if you can, I'd say save up for a new PC.

That's just my two cents.