Sudden drop in fps

Since two days ago I was playing FF14 fine, with about 50 fps on average. However since then I can't get my fps to go above 25, and it usually sits around 8-17. The game has become unplayable for me. I have tried all the different settings that were recommended, however no luck. Has something changed since the server downtime or something?
I play assassins creed 4 with everything on high with no problem whatsoever.
My laptop specs:

Intel core i5, 2.4 Ghz, 8 gig ram, Ati Firepro M7820. Please help.

Oh and my processor is not overheating, since I cleaned the whole thing out yesterday, replaced the cooling paste etc. And it does not go over 60 degrees. Also updated all of my windows drivers.
I also got a rating of 4341, high on the benchmar, I'm kind of lost now!

that sounds like Intel Graphics speeds. Is it showing your ATI or Intel as the GPU when you pull up XIV system settings and go into the Graphics options?

Yes it does, there is no internal graphics card, it shows the ATI fine....