DX11 Performance

[Craiger]

I just saw the comparison pictures for DX9 and DX11 version http://jp.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blog/

My question is, how do you think this will affect a slightly older graphics card?

I'm getting my bros old PC (i5 3570k, HD7950 and SSD), and as for what I know, if I over clock both of those (GPU can be overclocked a lot), I should be able to run the game smoothly.

I don't have any clue what will change in the DX11 client, all I've heard is that it is more efficient... But is that added efficiency, enough for me to increase the graphic settings, so that I get those shiny good looking effects?

There is a benchmark coming very soon, I know, but I can't wait

[Sadana]

I can't see past the terrible, messed up lines on the floor tiles to the left, nearest the viewer. ><

[Canadane]

If your card supports DX11, which yours would, the impact on performance should be negligible, if they do it proper. It's not like they're adding an HD texture pack that actually puts more load onto your card.

[Arkenne]

The floor shines O_O!!!
I can use the floor to peek on things O____O!!!

In all seriousness, I have nothing serious to say, nvm useful.

[Ecks007]

Hrm, I'm just hoping that with DX11, crossfire will finally be supported. I have 2 gfx cards yet only one gets abused when playing this game. Lately it's been getting pretty hot (so far it has managed to get up to 89 degrees celsius) and I have to alt-tab out of FFXIV to get it to cool down before alt tabbing back in. This is with the on board fan at 100% plus a huge rotating fan blowing directly into my case (ghetto rigged), even though my case already has 4 fans built into it.

The second graphics card stays at a constant 30-32 degrees C which is pretty much the idling temp (and normal since it's not being used). I checked other games, and my main card would normally get into the 50s which is fine and normal imo, but for some reason FFXIV makes it go nuts.

My hope is that if crossfire compatability comes with the DX11 update that the game puts less stress on just one card and both become able to share the load like they are suppose to.

[Arcturius]

Hrm, I'm just hoping that with DX11, crossfire will finally be supported.

Its known for a fact that SLI will be supported which "SHOULD" mean that crossfire should be as well. But they haven't used the words crossfire as far as I'm aware.

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

afaik, AMD has to put out drivers that enable crossfire for FFXIV, nVidia did when the game was launched.

[MageBlack]

I'm sure they said this will increase performance cause it streamlines the processing or some technical jargon. I'll find the quote. Until I can find it, here is the reveal video from the Tokyo FanFest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRqW3qlYYfE

EDIT:

DirectX 11 will arrive with the Heavensward expansion later this year, where they plan to add even more DirectX 11 features after its launch.

Awesome to know they will continue to add to it. Hopefully some texture packs to satiate the 1.0 crowd.

In addition, players will find that DirectX 11 will be less resource-intensive for GPUs that support it. In some cases this will also result in an improved frame rate.
Furthermore, with the DirectX 11 version, characters will be rendered with uncompressed textures, making them look even more impressive. The visual quality of objects in the background has also improved, and even the texture of characters’ skin will look more realistic.

Source

The info is about two thrids the way down the page.

[Canadane]

Lately it's been getting pretty hot (so far it has managed to get up to 89 degrees celsius) and I have to alt-tab out of FFXIV to get it to cool down before alt tabbing back in.

It may be painful to do, but enable the FPS limiter and you'll likely see a reduction in stress. My 760 goes wild if I keep the limiter off.

[Ecks007]

What? Is that an in-game graphical setting or something I do in the graphics card controls?

Edit: I found it in the Display Settings but I'm not sure what option does what tbh. 1/1? 1/2? 1/4?