New PC not strong enough for the game?

[Thanor]

Make sure that ARR us using your discrete GPU and not the integrated graphics chip that came with your processor (since it's an A4). That actually might be the issue.

I dont know any way to change this. I cant change the used GPU within game settings nor is there an option in nvidia control panel

[Sheer]

I dont know any way to change this. I cant change the used GPU within game settings nor is there an option in nvidia control panel

Go to your Nvidia control panel -> Manage 3D settings -> Program Settings -> You should be able to add/see ARR under here; make sure it's using your GTX 750. If not, then under "Manage 3D settings", there should be an option to force the Nvidia GPU for all applications.

[Thanor]

Go to your Nvidia control panel -> Manage 3D settings -> Program Settings -> You should be able to add/see ARR under here; make sure it's using your GTX 750. If not, then under "Manage 3D settings", there should be an option to force the Nvidia GPU for all applications.

There's no such option. I know where to do it on my laptop because there's the option, but it doesnt exist in this.

[sodaboy581]

750 is definitely not strong enough for 1920x1080 @ 60fps. If I were you, I'd either run the game at 1280x720 on High or 1920x1080 on Low or limit the FPS to 30.

[Thanor]

I learned that the game only utilizes 15-20% of the GPU:s power. That's why it runs so slow. I dont know how to change that though.

[Thanor]

750 is definitely not strong enough for 1920x1080 @ 60fps. If I were you, I'd either run the game at 1280x720 on High or 1920x1080 on Low or limit the FPS to 30.

If you checked my benchmark, you'd see that the avarage FPS is 47 and it should be able to run it at high(desktop) graphics.

[Thanor]

I just benchmarked my laptop with GTX 660M and this is the result.

GTX 660M got 3441 points and GTX 750 SC, 1 GB got 5300. There is just no explanation to why this wouldnt run the game any better. I just need to figure out how to make the game use the dedicated graphics. Either that or make it utilize it at 100%. The GPU monitoring program I linked earlier shows that the game doesnt use the GPU for anything really.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark (Character Creation)
Tested on:15/03/2014 22:44:29
Score:3441
Average Framerate:28.205
Performance:Fairly High
-Capable of running the game on default settings. Consider switching to a higher resolution depending on performance.

Screen Size: 1920x1080
Screen Mode: Full Screen
Graphics Presets: High (Desktop)
General
-Enable HDR rendering and improve overall graphic quality. : Enabled
-Disable rendering of objects when not visible. (Occlusion Culling) : Enabled
-Use low-detail models on distant objects. (LOD) : Disabled
-Cache LOD data only when necessary. (LOD Streaming) : Disabled
-Real-time Reflections : Normal
-Edge Smoothing (Anti-aliasing) : FXAA
-Transparent Lighting Quality : High
-Grass Quality : High
Shadows
-Self : Display
-Other NPCs : Display
Shadow Quality
-Use low-detail models on shadows. (LOD) : Enabled
-Shadow Resolution : High - 2048p
-Shadow Cascading : Best
-Shadow Softening : Strong
Texture Detail
-Texture Filtering : Anisotropic
-Anisotropic Filtering : x8
Movement Physics
-Self : Full
-Other NPCs : Full
Effects
-Naturally darken the edges of the screen. (Limb Darkening) : Enabled
-Blur the graphics around an object in motion. (Radial Blur) : Enabled
-Screen Space Ambient Occlusion : Strong
-Glare : Normal
Cinematic Cutscenes
-Enable depth of field. : Enabled

System:
Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9600.winblue_gdr.131030-1505)
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz
8082.895MB
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000(VRAM 4033 MB) 10.18.0010.331

[Thanor]

GTX 750 can run 1920*1080 @ 30 fps on high. Ingame fps limiter causes a huge stuttering, i do not suggest suggesting people to use it, better no limiter at all than that one.

That would be an excellent replacement for your current CPU, and overall it will be a very well balanced PC with no bottlenecks. Both 5300 and 760K CPU's are FM2 sockets, so you do not need to replace anything else.
Regarding a discrete and integrated gpu: http://i.imgur.com/VDh9ZtR.png
I hope no further explanation is needed: with 2x GPU you have 2 monitor ports, can run two displays or enable just one by sticking monitor cable there.

Unfortunately there's no way for me to switch which GPU I want to use either in-game settings or nvidia control panel. Also my dxdiag doesnt see that I have an integrated GPU. I found that every other game works fine and uses the gtx 750 except FFXIV.

[sodaboy581]

750 is definitely not strong enough for 1920x1080 @ 60fps. If I were you, I'd either run the game at 1280x720 on High or 1920x1080 on Low or limit the FPS to 30.

I'll just say this again.

Also, it doesn't matter that your GPU usage is 15-20%. That means absolutely NOTHING at all. GPU usage is mostly related to calculations and what not, not so much texture filling, etc. The GeForce 750 is simply a weaker card and not designed to run 1920x1080 at a stable 60fps. Accept your 30fps and move on. If the 750 was designed to run full HD at extraordinary performance with newer titles, then there would be no reason for the 760, 770, 780 and so on.

YOU ARE JUST GOING TO HAVE TO ACCEPT THE PERFORMANCE YOU'RE GETTING OUT OF THE 750 RIGHT NOW WITH FFXIV.

Also, note, no game engines are the same. Just because you get whatever you get in ultra out of another game, doesn't mean you'll get the same with FFXIV.

Furthermore, you can't just take a benchmark and expect it's output to be exactly what you're going to get in real world usage. There's a lot more going on in the real game, as well as varying rendering conditions...