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    MyKotoShi's Avatar
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    FFXIV:ARR Recommended System Requirements

    I am looking for specific hardware specifications that allow the final release (ver.) to play on MAX graphical settings without loss of performance.

    For example:
    "Is the i5 more suitable than the i7; or was FFXIV:ARR tested with i5 or i7?"
    "Is 8gb RAM more than enough for the life of the game; Is 16gb+ needed for certain scenarios, even if not needed all the time?"
    "What hardware set-up is best to avoid Direct X, etc. crashes?"

    I would like to minimize my PC build expense as much as possible and would love as much feedback on this as possible.

    I want to add as well, which version of windows is most stable at this time with current hardware and drivers. I have a fear if I went with Win 8 half the crap I'd end up buying would crash when I go to open a music file...
    After my experience with my current laptop crashing for god who knows why when playing games I get paranoid about PC builds.
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    Last edited by MyKotoShi; 02-05-2013 at 05:15 AM.

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    I have read that current games would not utilize more than 8gb of RAM and that there is some future proof with this. Just something I have read though, not 100% sure.

    I would also look into HDD's transferring @ 6gb/s, it has made a noticeable difference for me.
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    Last edited by Merc; 02-05-2013 at 05:19 AM.
    /point /laugh

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    if you make the computer now, the price will be the double of what it is when ARR comes out :P Wait with buying the parts untill a month before launch and the requirements actually exists. Not even beta requirements is out there.
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    Id wait and if your signed up for beta you can test performance out then, FFXIV's orginal engine left a lot to be desired and ARR's engine been completely rebuilt to run better with lower hardware specs. The benchmark should see a release sometime soon as well which will help rate your current build. Im not that techy so thats the only advice i can offer...Windows 8, umm ive heard alot of people say leave it for now.
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    Unfortunately, the system requirements for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn have not been released yet. The closest thing I would be able to refer you to is the System Requirements for the Beta Test, which you will be able to find in the link below.

    http://entry.ffxiv.com/beta/detail_na.html
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    the link does not work
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    Quote Originally Posted by carlosx View Post
    the link does not work
    its because the l in html is not linked