Would the 4.0 benchmark be dropping this week?

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Originally Posted by Riardon

... there is no other hint on upcoming graphical improvements. Except if Yoshi kept this reveal ...

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One of the big changes may be the Mac version kissing goodbye OpenGL ad move to Metal. FPS on par with Windows version, oh the dream of running the benchmark on a Mac...

Once 1080ti is released i'll make the jump to 4k. Even at 1600p there's shimmering and jaggies so good riddance for that. I've waited this for so long and Stormblood is a perfect excuse.

As for any visual improvements, doubt there's any. Higher poly assets maybe but that's likely it.

I'll be very curious to see if there are any graphical updates for SB that may make my wife's PC obsolete. She's running a Radeon 7790 which barely is able to run the DX11 stuff. She doesn't necessarily lag in anything at all, including Idyllshire, but I'm expecting that it might be a bit more intensive come SB.

As I have a PS4, I may have to get a copy of it over on that as money is tight right now and I don't have the funds to upgrade a PC...

I know for a fact my RoG with the 980m card will destroy it so I'm not fretting about myself, but the Mrs is as much, if not more, of a gamer than I am.

I'd be curious to see the SB benchmark just to see just how long the PC can hold up until we absolutely need to change it.

I know my PC will easily be able to run Stormblood, but I'm mostly interested in getting new benchmark as previous one is lacking many new hairstyles etc.. in it's character creation.

And I like to play with character creation on laptop when I've no access to PC. :p

I'm a bit concerned about this, as I'm currently running almost all settings on the lowest option and I still get some graphical lag and long loading screens. :(

They did say in Las Vegas that they've tweaked their lighting engine a bit, but that's really all that was said. Nobody knows to what extent and if anything else has changed.

To be fair though, the new system requirements are very inline with what I'd expect for any game in 2017, and I'm not surprised. That said, my girlfriend's laptop with an i7-4700MQ and a 740M can run Heavensward on Low with around 25-30 FPS, which is fine. I've done EX farms myself on that computer without any issues. If they do make the game more demanding, it'll definitely struggle... but it is over three years old.

Tips for those of you who struggle on low settings: Definitely run the DX9 mode (the effects in DX11 that can't be turned off make the improved threading a moot point for weaker systems), and make doubly sure that Shadow Cascading and Glare are turned off. The game looks like crap without those settings enabled, but you'll gain another 5-10 FPS.

The Mac requirements cite GTX 750M as capable of running the Stormblood expansion in Medium settings for Mac, so MAYBE 860M will still do well for Windows?

Will my computer be able to handle this new Minimum requirement with a Gefore GT 530?

I'm playing the game just fine now but with this new requirement for min I am concerned.

I would like to know when they are going to come out with the AMD processor and GPU requirements. The announcement says it is in test and will be updated later. My assumption is I am running HW just fine today so it should be fine with SB but it would be nice to know before preordering.

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Originally Posted by EdwinLi

Will my computer be able to handle this new Minimum requirement with a Gefore GT 530?

I'm playing the game just fine now but with this new requirement for min I am concerned.

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Even if it was enough, just saying your graphics card and not your processor/ram at the very least is like saying you only need to use a knife to make toast.

It is just annoying as hell .I've playin FFXIV since launch in a i7-2670QM 2.20GHz, 8GB RAM and a Nvidia520MX with 1024mb VRAM at medium-high settings, with no problems, running around 25-30 fps.

Now, Stormblood I won't be able even to play it. Just... great.

Why this fucking high jump? Game won't be able to run if detects you don't meet the requirements.

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Originally Posted by Xlantaa

It is just annoying as hell .I've playin FFXIV since launch in a i7-2670QM 2.20GHz, 8GB RAM and a Nvidia520MX with 1024mb VRAM at medium-high settings, with no problems, running around 25-30 fps.

Now, Stormblood I won't be able even to play it. Just... great.

Why this fucking high jump? Game won't be able to run if detects you don't meet the requirements.

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Can always try. But those aren't spectacular specs on the GPU to begin with, even when it released.

Minimum specs are usually "What does it take to run the game at an acceptable performance that gives the player an enjoyable experience?"

Anything less than that may run it, but it wont be up to par (in general)

My laptop is an i7 with a GT330m, and while it did play heavensward at acceptable (read, barely) framerates with everything at minimum at 1368x720, it certainly wasnt what I'd call an enjoyable experience.

Can we have a developer say anything about this? They have not announced a benchmark even with this huge of a jump.

Guess it wasn't just the ps3 holding things back. But in seriousness, just do a quick upgrade, you don't need a GTX1070 or 1080, just throw a 980 in your rig and you should be fine. Honestly speaking having a 1080 in my rig does nothing for this game as it doesn't even come close to using that much power, I don't really think this much of a jump unless of course you'd need to do a cpu and gpu upgrade.

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Originally Posted by Jetstream_Fox

Guess it wasn't just the ps3 holding things back. But in seriousness, just do a quick upgrade, you don't need a GTX1070 or 1080, just throw a 980 in your rig and you should be fine. Honestly speaking having a 1080 in my rig does nothing for this game as it doesn't even come close to using that much power, I don't really think this much of a jump unless of course you'd need to do a cpu and gpu upgrade.

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For notebook users it's waaaaaaaaaay more complex than that, since we can't upgrade single parts of the system.

The jump of specs is huge for this game. I mean the specs they are asking for this kind of game are those of a modern AAA game. The Witcher 3 for example has minimum specs of i5 2500K and GTX660 / HD7870 while Stormblood minimum specs asks for i5 and GTX750. It's crazy. Not to mention the RAM. While my rig is way more powerful than this I scracth my head with those specs for a game that it's graphics and technical requirements are very low in comparison with a heavy modern AAA game. Unless Stormblood has a significant graphical upgrade (which judging for the few screenshots they gave on Fan Fests is highly unlikely) the specs listed are crazy and wrong. Why an i5 for min when an i3 can run this game perfectly close to 60fps out of town.

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Originally Posted by Fevelle

For notebook users it's waaaaaaaaaay more complex than that, since we can't upgrade single parts of the system.

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I would never use a notebook for gaming anyways and this is one of the reasons.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the final minimum CPU requirements will be something like this. The i5 will still be on the recommended specs however if not an i7 instead.

Minimum CPU:
Intel i3 or AMD FX 8300 or better

I really hope they make a mac benchmark this time too, my bf is interested in playing but I want to see if it can already run....

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Originally Posted by Lexia

I would never use a notebook for gaming anyways and this is one of the reasons.

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Take all my likes/agrees/etc

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Originally Posted by Lexia

I would never use a notebook for gaming anyways and this is one of the reasons.

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Yes, but people do and a lot of players mainly play in notebooks and SE, as a company wanting to make money from a new expansion, should release a benchmark. No laptop players are complaining about the changes, we just want a benchmark to be sure about how the game runs and take action if it doesn't run well.

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Originally Posted by Lexia

I would never use a notebook for gaming anyways and this is one of the reasons.

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Value-wise, they tend to be worse than desktop equivalents, but there are many configurations available that can handle this game (and many others) just fine. Especially with more power efficient architectures released these past couple years (e.g. Nvidia's Pascal) laptops today are much more attractive options than their ~2011-2015 counterparts.

The GTX1080 for laptops, for example, has 2560 cores just like the desktop version.
The GTX980M just one generation prior, had to compromise with only 1536 cores, compared to the desktop version's 2048.

Looking at the lower end, the GTX1050 Ti for laptops is actually faster than the desktop version.

Upgradability remains a weak point, but they aren't as gimped on performance as they used to be.

I think I'm screwed with Stormblood. lol
CPU: AMD FX-6300
MSI motherboard.
Only 8GBs of RAM (can get more easily).
Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD 7700 series.

Right now, I have so much lag issues. And loading issues. To me, I think that's because of the servers. and the amount of people gather in one spot. (Exampled: Idyllshire).

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Originally Posted by Enjuden

Even if it was enough, just saying your graphics card and not your processor/ram at the very least is like saying you only need to use a knife to make toast.

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Sorry about that...

My PC spec so far is...

Intel Core i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz 3.30GHz
6 GB RAM
68 bit operating system
Graphic card: Geforce GT 530

seems the only thing lacking in minimum requirments for Stormblood is my Graphic card unless the current minimum requirement can be adjusted due to it been too early and yet to be tested.

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Originally Posted by EdwinLi

Sorry about that...

My PC spec so far is...

Intel Core i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz 3.30GHz
6 GB RAM
68 bit operating system
Graphic card: Geforce GT 530

seems the only thing lacking in minimum requirments for Stormblood is my Graphic card unless the current minimum requirement can be adjusted due to it been too early and yet to be tested.

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Your CPU & RAM are fine.
I'd upgrade the graphics card though. Your card is basically an underclocked GT 440, which itself wasn't that great even at launch. You will notice a huge improvement if you upgrade.

i got an i3 6100, 8 gb ram, geforce gtx 1050ti and I get about 55-60 fps on DX 11 maximum settings. Really hoping I dont see a significant drop in FPS for stormblood because of my cpu.

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Originally Posted by VraeliaValkyria

I think I'm screwed with Stormblood. lol
CPU: AMD FX-6300
MSI motherboard.
Only 8GBs of RAM (can get more easily).
Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD 7700 series.

Right now, I have so much lag issues. And loading issues. To me, I think that's because of the servers. and the amount of people gather in one spot. (Exampled: Idyllshire).

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I have an overclocked i7-4770k, and FFXIV uses about 40% of it in idylshire. Its definitely not the servers causing your lag lol.

MMO's are very CPU intensive, and the FX-6300 isn't that great a processor.

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Originally Posted by madolyn

i got an i3 6100, 8 gb ram, geforce gtx 1050ti and I get about 55-60 fps on DX 11 maximum settings. Really hoping I dont see a significant drop in FPS for stormblood because of my cpu.

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with that being 1151 socket you could drop a i7 770k or i5 7600k and notice a big improvement if needed as kaby lake is compatible with all 1151 motherboards, though you may need to update your bios

So someone told me that to upgrade to these new standards I need a new graphics card and CPU, and for those I need a new motherboard which requires new ram. Well, this sucks... I don't have half a grand lying around to be used for hobbies. :( What do you think?

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 545

I'm very computer savvy so I googled how to find motherboard information. This is what the command prompt spat out:
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC., Product: P5P43TD, Version: Rev X.0x

RIP for my laptop's GT 630M then, although I can play on desktop, but I kinda want play on outside too ;w;

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Originally Posted by Reinha

So someone told me that to upgrade to these new standards I need a new graphics card and CPU, and for those I need a new motherboard which requires new ram. Well, this sucks... I don't have half a grand lying around to be used for hobbies. :( What do you think?

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 545

I'm very computer savvy so I googled how to find motherboard information. This is what the command prompt spat out:
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC., Product: P5P43TD, Version: Rev X.0x

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Here a link to comparison of your card next to the recommended card
http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index...%20545%201.5GB

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Originally Posted by CGMidlander

Your CPU & RAM are fine.
I'd upgrade the graphics card though. Your card is basically an underclocked GT 440, which itself wasn't that great even at launch. You will notice a huge improvement if you upgrade.

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but will I still be able to play with my current specs?

I don't play the game at high set and average I set my setting is medium currently

The minimum requirements are almost the same as the recommended requirements. These specifications seem vague.

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Originally Posted by DuskTS

The minimum requirements are almost the same as the recommended requirements. These specifications seem vague.

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That's why they should release a benchmark.

They probably release it in May.

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Originally Posted by Zensho

Will game be optimized for extra horsepower of PS PRO and HDR upscaling? I hope so because I'm also currently using RoG 860m, but bought a Pro cuz it was cheap. *crosses fingers*

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I can't give you any links cause I don't remember where I read it but they said something about 4K and some graphic optimisations.