FFXIV video settings TIPS!

[Darkshade]

I'm not really sure.

What "cheaper" GPUs would you guys recommend as an upgrade to someone to get better performance in XIV. Currently have a non spec 5850 @ 925core. I'm just not satisfied with my performance in XIV.

[Rydin]

I'm not really sure.

What "cheaper" GPUs would you guys recommend as an upgrade to someone to get better performance in XIV. Currently have a non spec 5850 @ 925core. I'm just not satisfied with my performance in XIV.

Well the 5850 is a pretty good card.... What CPU and how much RAM? DO you have the newest AMD drivers?

With AMD it is HD6990>HD5970>HD6970>HD5870>your HD5850
With nvidia is GTX590>GTX580>GTX570>your HD5850

(The 5970 and 5870 are not in production so you would have to buy used or find some obscure amazon partner that has some left)

If you're only using 1 monitor and 1920x1080 is your highest resolution, I'd suggest the AMD Radeon HD 6970 or The Nvidia GTX 570.... both between $300-$350 new on newegg...

A 5870 could be found pretty cheap on Ebay but is not a worlds difference from your current card

Then you could always find a 5850 on Ebay and go crossfire... I'd personally rather have 1 card that can do the job as opposed to 2, but thats a personal preference

[Darkshade]

Well the 5850 is a pretty good card.... What CPU and how much RAM? DO you have the newest AMD drivers?

With AMD it is HD6990>HD5970>HD6970>HD5870>your HD5850
With nvidia is GTX590>GTX580>GTX570>your HD5850

(The 5970 and 5870 are not in production so you would have to buy used or find some obscure amazon partner that has some left)

If you're only using 1 monitor and 1920x1080 is your highest resolution, I'd suggest the AMD Radeon HD 6970 or The Nvidia GTX 570.... both between $300-$350 new on newegg...

A 5870 could be found pretty cheap on Ebay but is not a worlds difference from your current card

Then you could always find a 5850 on Ebay and go crossfire... I'd personally rather have 1 card that can do the job as opposed to 2, but thats a personal preference

CPU: AMD Phenom II @ 4.01GHz
RAM: 8GB DDR3
OS: Win7x64 ultimate

Would either of those cards be worth it to upgrade from what I have? Ideally I'd like to be able to run in full resolution with AO off and any level of FSAA, 2 or 4x would be great, at a consistent frame rate of 40+ with no spikes.

Checking AMD drivers now. . .
EDIT: 11.5

Thanks for your help btw.

[Rydin]

CPU: AMD Phenom II @ 4.01GHz
RAM: 8GB DDR3
OS: Win7x64 ultimate

Would either of those cards be worth it to upgrade from what I have? Ideally I'd like to be able to run in full resolution with AO off and any level of FSAA, 2 or 4x would be great, at a consistent frame rate of 40+ with no spikes.

Checking AMD drivers now. . .
EDIT: 11.5

Thanks for your help btw.

I have a Phenom II 965BE at 3.8
8GB 1600MHz ram and a Radeon HD 5870

Display Mode: Windowed

Window Size: 1920x1080

Multisampling: 8XQSAA

General Drawing Quality: 8 (standard) AKA Frame Buffer at resolution

Background Drawing Quality: 5 (high)

Shadow Detail: Highest

Ambient Occlusion: Off

Depth of Field: On

Disable cutscene effect: off (unchecked)

Texture Quality: High

Texture Filtering: Highest

The lowest I've seen was 45fps in crowded areas of Shroud.... while fighting Haughtpox in a full party