Some performance observations + graphics settings that have an effect

[Ryios]

CPU: i5-2500k (OC 4.8ghz)
GPU: Evga Nvidia GTX 760
Resolution: 2560X1440

With my setup above, I find my GPU to be my bottleneck, I need another one for SLI and I won't have any issues, but until then, I average 45+ fps in most areas on High Desktop settings with most of what you've listed set and it runs well for me. I have max view distance too.

Sitting on top of the tower in Carthaes Highlands and being able to see people running around on chocobos a mile away is probably about one of the most beautiful in game views I've ever seen in any game to date.

[Trikki]

CPU: i5-2500k (OC 4.8ghz)
GPU: Evga Nvidia GTX 760
Resolution: 2560X1440

With my setup above, I find my GPU to be my bottleneck, I need another one for SLI and I won't have any issues, but until then, I average 45+ fps in most areas on High Desktop settings with most of what you've listed set and it runs well for me. I have max view distance too.

This game at 2560x1440 is very gpu heavy. I run the same cpu and a gtx 780 and it drops to 45-50 at times @ 2560x1440.