Unfortunately this game has never been very well optimized so there’s very little that you can do with hardware to perform better outside of meeting the minimums.
DgVoodo should/will help but I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Some of us are rolling with absurd setups and still run into the same problems as most everyone else in this game.
Now if you’re looking to do an overall upgrade for more games than just FFXI, we can walk you through some good steps or at least point you in some good directions. FFXI will run on almost anything so it’s real up to what you want.
While, yes, the game was played at 480 on a CRT 20 years ago, I would argue the game is actually unplayable today at 480 unless you have a 480 CRT monitor. Even if you consider it "playable" it would not be a good experience.
While, yes, the game was played at 480 on a CRT 20 years ago, I would argue the game is actually unplayable today at 480 unless you have a 480 CRT monitor. Even if you consider it "playable" it would not be a good experience.
Function over aesthetics
Price is valid, you could get better for less, potentially. You can find 10 series(1030/1050/1060) for $40 indeed. Or like a "new" (reboarded) rx580 for $60.
Well for what it's worth yall seem to like the game even less than I do.
Slapping every cosmetic upgrade you can on it instead of accepting it for what it is. Have to use enhanced graphics. Enhanced fps. Enhanced packet speed. Enhanced chatlog. Enhanced UI.
Like damn. Superficial much. If you need to overhaul literally everything about it...
Lipstick on a pig, polished turd, etc Nothing says "I like it" quite like changing everything about it.
Oh jesus don't pay 130 for a 740 or 100 for a 1030!
It's so repulsive to see 710 730 740 1030 1630 550 560 570 on store shelves for $100+
I don't even know where they found the stock of old as ***gpus from when the gpu shortage was here. They start re-manufacturing 1660s if I recall correctly.
Just because there is nothing else you play right now doesn't mean you can’t opt for the best card you can get for the same price you alrdy spent. Future you may either thank or curse you depending on what they want to do.
It really depends on how you play, if you want six tiny screens up with minimal graphics settings, then a crappy card will suffice. If you want to actually enjoy how the game can look, then you want something with a bit more juice, 1050 or 1060 and newer. Use dgVoodoo2 + Reshade + AshenbubsHD-Basic makes the game absolutely gorgeous.
While, yes, the game was played at 480 on a CRT 20 years ago, I would argue the game is actually unplayable today at 480 unless you have a 480 CRT monitor. Even if you consider it "playable" it would not be a good experience.
While, yes, the game was played at 480 on a CRT 20 years ago, I would argue the game is actually unplayable today at 480 unless you have a 480 CRT monitor. Even if you consider it "playable" it would not be a good experience.
Function over aesthetics
Not if a human wants to actually play the game.
Human doesn't matter, only how much gil per hour they can sell.