Building a new PC for final fantasy xiv and need suggestions

[kanjitai]

it being a desktop it should have the slot so I can install a better graphics card? I think it's called pci. I'm just looking for one that can play it on standard settings.

[Coldfire]

You mean PCIe and into those you can basically put any GPU you like as long as the power supply can feed it.
But you seriously should consider building a PC yourself. There are some old threads about that or you can just google it up. Saves lots of bucks :P
Of course no pick-up service for such a custom built machine though.

[kanjitai]

thanks guys for all your advice. doing some more looking around. would something like this be better?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229269

[Rhylee_Mau]

thanks guys for all your advice. doing some more looking around. would something like this be better?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229269

Better? Definitely. Personally I'd go for a beefier graphics card like the 570 if you're an nVidia fan. It might also be cheaper to buy your own components and assemble it if you already have your own copy of Windows 7 from a previous computer. That said, it looks as though the computer you linked has great upgrade potential. The CPU is amazing (great for overclocking if you get a better CPU cooler to replace the stock one) and the power supply is an 800W with decent amperage from the looks if it. Personally I think building my own computer is fun but stuff can go wrong . As a prebuilt computer I think it's pretty good.

[Rhylee_Mau]

it being a desktop it should have the slot so I can install a better graphics card? I think it's called pci. I'm just looking for one that can play it on standard settings.

Most people don't realize this. You might need a beefier power supply if you upgrade graphics cards. Most cards that run FF14 decently require a 6pin power connector. Not only does the card you mention not needing that, but if it is a prebuilt computer, the psu might not even have that plug. If it doesn't chances are there won't be enough "wattage" or "amperage" to push said upgraded card. It is best if you buy a complete package that has every thing you need rather and upgrading piecemeal if you're new to this.