Would this computer run FFXIV very well?

[Eagle7D8]

CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-960 3.20 GHz 8M Intel Smart Cache LGA1366
HDD: 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive)
MEMORY: 6GB (2GBx3) DDR3/1600MHz Triple Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
MOTHERBOARD: (3-Way SLI Support) MSI X58A-GD45 Intel X58 Chipset SLI/CrossFireX Triple-Channel DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 Audio, eSATA, GbLAN, USB3.0, SATA-III, RAID, IEEE1394a, 3 Gen2 PCIe, 3 PCIe X1 & 1 PCI (All Venom OC Certified)
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+84] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)

[Abriael]

It's way overkill But to answer to your Question, yes.

[Eagle7D8]

It's way overkill But to answer to your Question, yes.

cool thx. I'm pricing out a new comp because my current one runs FFXIV at lowest setting at about 2-4 fps. lol

[Abriael]

cool thx. I'm pricing out a new comp because my current one runs FFXIV at lowest setting at about 2-4 fps. lol

Just a word of advice, from the wording, I am suspecting that you're getting it from a manufacturer instead of building it in-house from parts. Try to see if you can have a decent CPU cooler added as an option, some manufacturer have it. That processor is good to keep your room warm during the winter with the stock cooler

You can spend much less if you just want to run FFXIV at maxed settings and a good framerate, otherwise that PC should be quite futureproof.

[Eagle7D8]

Just a word of advice, from the wording, I am suspecting that you're getting it from a manufacturer instead of building it in-house from parts. Try to see if you can have a decent CPU cooler added as an option, some manufacturer have it. That processor is good to keep your room warm during the winter with the stock cooler

You can spend much less if you just want to run FFXIV at maxed settings and a good framerate, otherwise that PC should be quite futureproof.

Ya I kinda wanted a pc i wouldnt need to upgrade for quite awhile. tyvm you were very helpful

[Abriael]

Ya I kinda wanted a pc i wouldnt need to upgrade for quite awhile. tyvm you were very helpful

Yeah that one will last you at least a couple of years, with a pessimistic prediction. Last piece of advice. if you know anyone able to actually build a PC from parts, get just the same parts or similar from a part retailer like newegg, and have it built by him. PC retailers normally overcharge quite a bit, and the delivery of a fully built PC is quite a bit more risky than that of parts.
This not to mention that the vast majority of retailers apply seals to the case, and you can't open it to change any of the parts, if you do you void the warranty.

Oh, give them a call prior to ordering, and ask what power sources they install on a PC. Many retailers that don't include that detail in the order form will slap a low quality no-brand PS in your super-performing PC, and that's the perfect way to find yourself with fried components before long. Many underestimate the importance of the quality of the power source (I always advise for an Antec or a Corsair), and that's a fatal mistake.

[Airlea]

Last piece of advice. if you know anyone able to actually build a PC from parts, get just the same parts or similar from a part retailer like newegg, and have it built by him. PC retailers normally overcharge quite a bit

This is a common misconception now. That used to be the way to go...until everyone started doing it. Companies have long since realized this and dropped their prices on builds for the most part. You can find a pre-packaged deal with nearly exactly what you want far cheaper than buying parts individually and building it yourself. Not to mention it's more convenient.

Edit: I'm not saying one or the other will always be cheaper. I'm saying shop around with both methods since either one could be cheaper depending on what you're looking for. It's about 50/50.

[Jagermeister]

i'd have to agree with the 50/50, and check the PSU for sure!

[Reika]

That setup will be fine. Make sure you install the 64bit version of Windows if you plan on using over 4gigs of ram tho

[Loth]

If you can wait a bit, you would be better off getting an i5 2500 (k model if you want to oveclock) when they re-release with the updated motherboards, and use the savings to get a better video card.