This is getting pretty tiring...

[MyrahiRounfa]

Or could be an overheated card...that is attempting desperately to cool itself down heh...

Actually my video card keeps a comfortable 60 degrees Celsius when playing FFXIV, now Fable 3 is another story, friggen pushes me to 75 to 80 degrees

[MyrahiRounfa]

-=-=-=-=-=-=- System Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 64bit (build 7600)
Processor AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 970 Processor
Number of Processors Logical Core Count 4 Physical Core Count 4
BIOS Default System BIOS
Language English (Regional Setting: English)
Physical Memory 8191.242MB
Virtual Memory 2047.875MB
Page File 14189.387MB
Storage C:\ Hard Disk Drive Total Disk Space 931.503GB Free Disk Space 218.961GB
DirectX Version DirectX 11
Graphic Device(s) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
+Device \\.\DISPLAY1
+Chip GeForce GTX 460
+Maker NVIDIA
+Video Memory 993.438 MB
+Shared Video Memory 3071.848 MB
+DAC Type Integrated RAMDAC
+Display Mode 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (59Hz)
+Driver nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
+Driver Version 8.17.0012.8026
+Driver Date 8/3/2011 6:50:00 AM
+Driver Language English
+Vertex Shader 3.0
+Pixel Shader 3.0
+Vertex Texture Supported
Sound Device(s) Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
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+Device Name RTKVHD64.sys
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+Driver Date 1/25/2011 7:54:04 PM
Sound Device(s) Realtek HDMI Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
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+Name Ideazon Zboard MM USB Human Interface Device
+Notes Axis 0 Button 17 Field of View 0
Input Device(s) {9275A0B0-C748-11E0-8001444553540000}
+Name Controller (Disney Tron Controller for Xbox 360)
+Notes Axis 5 Button 10 Field of View 1
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+Name Wacom Virtual Hid Driver
+Notes Axis 8 Button 5 Field of View 0
Input Device(s) {3182FBA0-DAF3-11DF-8004444553540000}
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[MyrahiRounfa]

A lot of people say my Processor may be bottle necking, but truth be told if I do have to change my processor, please don't say i7, and if you do, it needs to be cheap enough for me to replace my motherboard to fit it on @@

[MyrahiRounfa]

I have posted my specs, meant to post it in a reply to you, whoops :P

[MyrahiRounfa]

I posted the FFXIV system config info, come check it out

[Loth]

Could you please list the settings you run FFXIV at.

Also, when was the last time you did a defrag of your harddrive?

[MyrahiRounfa]

A lot of people say my Processor may be bottle necking, but truth be told if I do have to change my processor, please don't say i7, and if you do, it needs to be cheap enough for me to replace my motherboard to fit it on @@

I have posted my specs, meant to post it in a reply to you, whoops :P

I posted the FFXIV system config info, come check it out

-=-=-=-=-=-=- System Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 64bit (build 7600)
Processor AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 970 Processor
Number of Processors Logical Core Count 4 Physical Core Count 4
BIOS Default System BIOS
Language English (Regional Setting: English)
Physical Memory 8191.242MB
Virtual Memory 2047.875MB
Page File 14189.387MB
Storage C:\ Hard Disk Drive Total Disk Space 931.503GB Free Disk Space 218.961GB
DirectX Version DirectX 11
Graphic Device(s) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
+Device \\.\DISPLAY1
+Chip GeForce GTX 460
+Maker NVIDIA
+Video Memory 993.438 MB
+Shared Video Memory 3071.848 MB
+DAC Type Integrated RAMDAC
+Display Mode 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (59Hz)
+Driver nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
+Driver Version 8.17.0012.8026
+Driver Date 8/3/2011 6:50:00 AM
+Driver Language English
+Vertex Shader 3.0
+Pixel Shader 3.0
+Vertex Texture Supported
Sound Device(s) Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
+Device ID {A76EB6B9-22E3-43BD-81B1-A2117D683D10}
+Device Name RTKVHD64.sys
+Driver Version 6.00.0001.6299
+Driver Language English
+Driver Date 1/25/2011 7:54:04 PM
Sound Device(s) Realtek HDMI Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
+Device ID {F6269F8F-A2C2-4650-B4E7-73B4D0E6302F}
+Device Name RTKVHD64.sys
+Driver Version 6.00.0001.6299
+Driver Language English
+Driver Date 1/25/2011 7:54:04 PM
Input Device(s) {6F1D2B60-D5A0-11CF-BFC7444553540000}
+Name Mouse
+Notes Axis 3 Button 5 Field of View 0
Input Device(s) {6F1D2B61-D5A0-11CF-BFC7444553540000}
+Name Keyboard
+Notes Axis 0 Button 128 Field of View 0
Input Device(s) {73EAB6B0-9FA0-11DF-8002444553540000}
+Name Ideazon Zboard MM USB Human Interface Device
+Notes Axis 0 Button 17 Field of View 0
Input Device(s) {9275A0B0-C748-11E0-8001444553540000}
+Name Controller (Disney Tron Controller for Xbox 360)
+Notes Axis 5 Button 10 Field of View 1
Input Device(s) {3182D490-DAF3-11DF-8002444553540000}
+Name Wacom Virtual Hid Driver
+Notes Axis 8 Button 5 Field of View 0
Input Device(s) {3182FBA0-DAF3-11DF-8004444553540000}
+Name Wacom Virtual Hid Driver
+Notes Axis 8 Button 5 Field of View 0
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Could you please list the settings you run FFXIV at.

Also, when was the last time you did a defrag of your harddrive?

I ran a total defrag 3 days before 1.9s launch, in anxious preparation of the awesome patch.

As for settings, I just recently found a stable setup with my video card, it runs smoother and the Vsync is nice, but it isnt perfect and I would still like to find a way to average all around 40 fps when I am in really high activity areas.

Fullscreen at 1680x1050
No AA
General Draw 8
Background Draw 3
Shadows at Standard
No Ambient Occlusion
No Depth of Feild
Disanble Cutscene Effects
Enable Hardware Mouse
Texture Quality Standard
Texture Filtering Standard

and no changes to my sound or font settings whatsoever.
I would also like to point out that my processor NEVER goes into max load with this game, the cores seem to cascade in load. Core 1 will run 40%, core 2 will run 50%, core 3 will run 60%, and Core 4 will run 70%, and my overall average processor usage is 50%...

LASTLY! The task manager has my program on lowest priority on a persistent basis

[Geesus]

I would also like to point out that my processor NEVER goes into max load with this game, the cores seem to cascade in load. Core 1 will run 40%, core 2 will run 50%, core 3 will run 60%, and Core 4 will run 70%, and my overall average processor usage is 50%...

LASTLY! The task manager has my program on lowest priority on a persistent basis

Ummm ok well I'm going to just say this, your proc maybe the bottle neck. I have an i5 2.66 gHZ and my game CPU NEVER goes above 20% usualy it stays around 15-18 but it has been known to hit 20% and that's all 4 cores.

Specs:
CPU:Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80605I5750

RAM:G.SKILL Sniper 8GB(4GBx2) DDR3 SDRAM 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR also have a pair of G.SKILL 4GB (2GBx2) SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK

MOBO:ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel

[MyrahiRounfa]

Ummm ok well I'm going to just say this, your proc maybe the bottle neck. I have an i5 2.66 gHZ and my game NEVER goes above 20% usualy it stays around 15-18 but it has been known to hit 20% and that's all 4 cores.

Specs:
CPU:Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80605I5750

RAM:G.SKILL Sniper 8GB(4GBx2) DDR3 SDRAM 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR also have a pair of G.SKILL 4GB (2GBx2) SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK

MOBO:ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel

Any suggestions for replacements and a decent price range?

[Geesus]

Well tbh, I feel ya on that question. I bought these when I had the money but now, with the way stuff is, it's more or less what's YOUR budget range lol.

I spent a LOT of time on newegg of course. If you wanna drop some numbers for budget and size of your Case, some of us may have some ideas for you.

I'll check now since work is slow and throw a few things your way to try out. I have a LOT more then this though for cooling too. No H2O but I spent about another 100 or so for cooling to keep CPU and GPU cool. Glad I did with all the horror stories I hear on here.

Here is a reply to another user who was paranoid about their issues. It shows the cooling I have and case spec.

Yeah no worries. If your fan noise is too loud you can also change out those stock fans with any number of great after market fans for your CPU and GPU. Usually those fans that come with are small inexpensive 80mm fans. Same goes for your intake and exhaust fans. Personally on my PC I have 2 120mm fans that came with the case for intake and exhaust. I purchased an after market MASSIVE and I do mean MASSIVE CPU cooler that came with a 120mm fan. My GPU is also a really nice upgrade from the standard shipped cooler as it 1), is very low profile, 2) dual 120mm thin fans and 3) came with an external dual fan adjuster so I can personally turn up or down either fan to help with not just noise but boost cooling as needed.

Here is the GPU cooler I got and here is the CPU cooler I got. Scythe products imo are amazing and my PC runs quieter than my laptop. The loudest thing in my box is an old a$$ PSU that I've had since 2001 xD lol. Still works so I'm getting my moneys worth out of it. :P

Specs:
Case:COOLER MASTER Mystique RC-632S-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum/ SECC ATX Mid Tower

CPU:Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80605I5750

GPU:Nvidia 9600 GT

RAM:G.SKILL Sniper 8GB(4GBx2) DDR3 SDRAM 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR also have a pair of G.SKILL 4GB (2GBx2) SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK

MOBO:ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel