Is this a good computer?

[Shaddranat]

Hmm, the processor is a little dated, but it should handle FFXIV without any trouble. The ram is, what I would consider in "starter mode," as you pretty much will want to upgrade to 16+ down the road. I'm kinda iffy on the 3gb graphics card. That just seems a little low to me; and I'm fairly sure that with only 3gb graphics and 8gb system memory, you will be running with your graphics setting somewhere in the middle, and pushing 50-60fps at best.

I know it takes a bit more money, but future-proofing yourself when it comes to getting a new gaming rig is ALWAYS a good idea. Computer tech advances so quickly that lower end machines will get left in the dust a lot sooner than most people would think. Before buying the Wal-Mart Wonder 'Puter, try taking a look at a pro PC retailer. A good one that I've reccomended to some of my friends is www.ibuypower.com.

[Ghastly]

Hmm, the processor is a little dated, but it should handle FFXIV without any trouble. The ram is, what I would consider in "starter mode," as you pretty much will want to upgrade to 16+ down the road. I'm kinda iffy on the 3gb graphics card. That just seems a little low to me; and I'm fairly sure that with only 3gb graphics and 8gb system memory, you will be running with your graphics setting somewhere in the middle, and pushing 50-60fps at best.

I know it takes a bit more money, but future-proofing yourself when it comes to getting a new gaming rig is ALWAYS a good idea. Computer tech advances so quickly that lower end machines will get left in the dust a lot sooner than most people would think. Before buying the Wal-Mart Wonder 'Puter, try taking a look at a pro PC retailer. A good one that I've reccomended to some of my friends is www.ibuypower.com.

I'm not sure but I checked reviews on other sites and it said the processor is actually very new. Also, FFXIV's native fps is 60, any higher than that and there are problems (search reddit to find the issues).Just want to avoid confusing things here. 50-60 fps is not low at all, it's the fps the game runs best.

[Lilseph]

Snippity.

The CPU is alright for gaming purposes, we're not sure if OP wants to go full hardcore or just a functional PC for their purposes. It also depends on what's their budget and work around it, although I agree that picking the parts yourself is almost always the best option. Also, even though the graphic card also should be alright, I think that replacing it for the 6GB version or jumpting straight to the 1070 would be a better choice and more future proof.

I'd like to ask if OP wants to play something else with that rig and, if that's the case, work around the most demanding game. What's their monitor, the intended resolution (I'm expecting 1080p or so). If it's for XIV alone, it's gonna work just fine.