Consistent, replicate-able DX Error with Gathering Log

[EiraValkyrie]

I've done most of those except installing on same drive as windows (can't fit both, I have dedicated windows drive SSD) and complete reinstall (which would take so long and from what I've gathered, change nothing). Can I get one of the moderators to try out the steps I've linked on their game? It literally takes less than a minute, less than half a minute even. And it will crash every single time. I've yet to encounter any player who've tried it that *didn't* crash.

So to summarize:

1) Make sure that your hardware is not overheating and remove any overclocks you may have on your graphics card or processor. Please check that any fans or vents are clear of blocks.

All fans are clean, all hardware is running smoothly and well below 50C. No overclocking is done, whatsoever.

2) Disable any additional programs that could cause interference with the game itself including chat programs. Also, remove any custom configurations made using graphics driver-level programs

I've done this on a completely clean boot, with absolutely no processes other than essential windows ones running in background. I have not used any graphics driver program settings on FFXIV.

3) Remove any mods or injectors from the game or system

I have no mods or injectors, and I've never had any. My game is completely unmodified.

4) Turn off Fullscreen Optimizations. Find the executable file for the game (normally found in the install folder), right-click it and select 'Properties'. Under the 'Compatibility' tab, check the box labeled 'Disable Fullscreen Optimizations', then click 'Apply'.

I've tried this, did not make any difference

5) Remove any unnecessary USB or audio devices (controllers, headphones, flash drives etc.)

The crash happens even when the only peripherals attached are keyboard, mouse and display.

6) Update and reinstall the drivers for your graphics card

I've updated and performed clean installs of all drivers.

7) Perform a clean boot by opening the task manager and select the 'Start up' Tab. Disable everything

This has already been attempted to no effect, as per earlier question.

8) Install FINAL FANTASY XIV and Windows onto the same drive (preferably the C:/ drive)

Can sadly not attempt this personally, but I've had friends reproduce the exact same crash with this criteria fulfilled.