Would this computer run FFXIV very well?

[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.

[Xeno]

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.

But then that just takes all the fun out of building it yourself.

[Abriael]

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.

Can't say I ever found pre-packaged deals that were more convenient than buying the parts (not saying they don't exist, but my experience points to the opposite), but again, that's not even the main point.

Unfortunately most pre-packaged computers tend to include (again, to my experience) a catch somewhere (they have to make a profit after all), like the aforementioned low quality power source or other underestimated components, or even refurbished parts sold as new.
It may be mostly personal preference, but I wouldn't trust a PC for which I can't see each component in a sealed box

I actually forgot another important point. The memory. They often label the memory they give you as "corsair or other major brand" and that's a major question mark. First of all they don't guarantee the brand of your memory (which isn't exactly secondary, since there's a wide gap in quality between different brands), and even between the same brand, say Corsair, there's a *major* difference between Corsair Dominator sticks and lower end sticks like Corsair Valueselect. So I would make sure to check with the retailer exactly what they're going to put on your PC. If they refuse to specify, then chose another retailer, because ValueSelect (or worse) is most probably what you're going to get.