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Some simple advice for general upgrades:

Look into lower latency RAM modules that run a higher clock speed.
Find a CPU with a higher clock speed as well as more cores (if possible).
Get a GPU with higher clock speed and more VRAM.
Look into better cooling options.
If you are comfortable with your cooling options and have good quality (by this I mean reliable and durable materials) components, consider overclocking.

I am running a quad-core CPU at 3.7GHz (4.1 when I overclock it). It is liquid cooled and even at full load runs well below temps that would start to be worry-some.
I run very low latency RAM however I am not overclocking it until I upgrade to an open-circuit liquid cooling option. I am also only running 4x 1GB modules atm. I will increase this to the maximum once I have secured a better cooling option to maximize the performance increase.
My GPU is an EVGA NVIDIA GTX 660 Ti FTW+ Edition. I could further over clock it, however once again I am waiting until I can liquid cool all the components with one system. At that time I will probably upgrade to a 7xx or 8xx series GPU (or whatever is current at the time) and get the liquid-cooling ready version at that time.

In the meantime, the only game I have found that can show me I can still use an upgrade is Civilization V, running max settings across 3 monitors on a Huge map once I hit mid-game.

My personal goal is to be able to do that and experience no-lag, and hopefully, less then 5 seconds between turns even once I hit the Future Era.

One big thing about upgrading though. Sometimes an upgrade wont be noticeable. All of the components of your machine work in tandem. If you have a powerful CPU that can handle a **** ton of calculations at amazing speed, you may not be able to see it shine unless your RAM can handle the load of sending and receiving information to and from the CPU. If your motherboards bus is slow it can also bottleneck your system. Maximizing the effect of an upgrade is more about balancing the system to handle everything at a relatively even pace. I once increased a PC's performance by underclocking a persons CPU. It's all very complicated but there is much online about really maximizing a PC's performance.

Still your score was excellent, even higher then mine. You really don't need anything at all for now.

And in case anyone is looking for a GPU, Newegg just started this promo..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131478

I am about to SLI this puppies :D :D! Burnt down my whole desktop while i was doing Solidworks and Cad.. No bueno.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark (Character Creation)
Tested on:08/08/2013 13:36:40
Score:2552
Average Framerate:21.782
Performance:Fairly High
-Capable of running the game on default settings. Consider switching to a higher resolution depending on performance.

Screen Size: 1920x1080
Screen Mode: Full Screen
Graphics Presets: High (Desktop)
General
-Enable HDR rendering and improve overall graphic quality. : Enabled
-Disable rendering of objects when not visible. (Occlusion Culling) : Enabled
-Use low-detail models on distant objects. (LOD) : Disabled
-Cache LOD data only when necessary. (LOD Streaming) : Disabled
-Real-time Reflections : Normal
-Edge Smoothing (Anti-aliasing) : FXAA
-Transparent Lighting Quality : High
-Grass Quality : High
Shadows
-Self : Display
-Other NPCs : Display
Shadow Quality
-Use low-detail models on shadows. (LOD) : Enabled
-Shadow Resolution : High - 2048p
-Shadow Cascading : Best
-Shadow Softening : Strong
Texture Detail
-Texture Filtering : Anisotropic
-Anisotropic Filtering : x8
Movement Physics
-Self : Full
-Other NPCs : Full
Effects
-Naturally darken the edges of the screen. (Limb Darkening) : Enabled
-Blur the graphics around an object in motion. (Radial Blur) : Enabled
-Screen Space Ambient Occlusion : Strong
-Glare : Normal
Cinematic Cutscenes
-Enable depth of field. : Enabled

System:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, koontiversio 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_qfe.130503-0418)
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8500 @ 3.16GHz
3326.980MB
ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series(VRAM 512.0 MB) 6.14.0010.7256

2552 on High settings. Yes, my computer is getting really old :D. No money atm to upgrade either :/.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark (Character Creation)
Tested on:8/8/2013 12:28:44 PM
Score:4717
Average Framerate:38.724
Performance:High
-Easily capable of running the game. Should perform well, even at higher resolutions.

Screen Size: 1920x1080
Screen Mode: Full Screen
Graphics Presets: High (Laptop)
General
-Enable HDR rendering and improve overall graphic quality. : Enabled
-Disable rendering of objects when not visible. (Occlusion Culling) : Enabled
-Use low-detail models on distant objects. (LOD) : Enabled
-Cache LOD data only when necessary. (LOD Streaming) : Disabled
-Real-time Reflections : Off
-Edge Smoothing (Anti-aliasing) : FXAA
-Transparent Lighting Quality : Normal
-Grass Quality : Normal
Shadows
-Self : Display
-Other NPCs : Display
Shadow Quality
-Use low-detail models on shadows. (LOD) : Enabled
-Shadow Resolution : Normal - 1024p
-Shadow Cascading : Best
-Shadow Softening : Strong
Texture Detail
-Texture Filtering : Anisotropic
-Anisotropic Filtering : x4
Movement Physics
-Self : Full
-Other NPCs : Full
Effects
-Naturally darken the edges of the screen. (Limb Darkening) : Enabled
-Blur the graphics around an object in motion. (Radial Blur) : Enabled
-Screen Space Ambient Occlusion : Weak
-Glare : Normal
Cinematic Cutscenes
-Enable depth of field. : Enabled

System:
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533)
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3610QM CPU @ 2.30GHz
8088.965MB
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000(VRAM 4043 MB) 8.15.0010.2712

I really do not understand this, If I go to settings in the benchmark program it lists my GeForce card, however, within the results text it list the integrated card. I think the program is running using the GeForce card, I just don't understand why this is listing the integrated one.

Any ideas?

Go to the Nvida software program and there should be a setting in there where it allows you to manually turn on the GPU for the benchmark. You should have the option to either use GeForce all the time or just for certain programs. Sorry I use AMD HDs so, I dont know exactly where you would find it.

Let me know if you need more help, ill hoop on my gf laptop and figure it out for ya

Disabling your integrated graphics requires one of two things, both of which will void your warranty.

You can:

1) Modify your bios. This is not as simple as simply entering the bios and changing a setting. You need to flash a bios which is not supported and voids your warranty. Not only that, but you can turn your laptop into a glorified paperweight in the process if you don't know what you're doing. I don't recommend this.

2) Use modified GPU drivers. This is much less dangerous in terms of doing damage to your laptop, but depending on the manufacturer; will also void the warranty.

Your laptop is just switching back and forth between the integrated graphics in times of low graphical load and the discreet GPU when the graphics are more demanding. This is normal and your benchmark is likely being measured while using your GeForce. The results page isn't graphically demanding so you switch back to integrated graphics and that is likely why it's picking up that info in your benchmark result.

That said, nVIdia's Optimus technology(what I'm guessing you have) can cause issues with various programs. I personally had issues with it while trying to play FFXI. POL would crash the moment that my laptop tried to switch from the launcher to the game. I also ran into issues where Steam would tell me that my GPU wasn't capable of running certain games because only the integrated graphics were being recognized.

I'd start by updating your drivers to the most recent(non-beta) version. If that doesn't solve the problem then just compare your scores to other people using similar GPUs. If the benchmark is actually running on your GeForce card then there is really no issue. If it bothers you or if you find that it's not switching like it's supposed to then your safest option is #2 above.

Ran it on my laptop:



EDIT: Switched to full screen, scored 6257 on fullscreen.

Edited, Aug 12th 2013 11:21am by Nauzhror

So I was just playing around a bit and decided to turn off all shadows, the result were incredible on my score.

i5 760 @ 2.8
Radeon HD 5850

No overclocking on either. Did three benchmarks on each setting.

On max setting, give or take 5850.

On max setting with shadows turned down to Normal instead of high, 6150 or so.

On max setting minus shadows for me and NPC's, right around 5950.

Obviously it puzzles me why no shadows scores lower than normal shadows?

Any insights maybe?

Can I ask which GeForce you have? I want to get a laptop for my gf for 2.0 but I'm not sure if a GeForce x60M or x50M will do, from one post I have a feeling a 640M will be too slow, but a 650/660 might be good... Maybe even a 750M.

Anyone else have laptop scores to share?

Thanks!

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark (Character Creation)
Tested on:8/17/2013 3:27:06 PM
Score:10574
Average Framerate:95.122
Performance:Extremely High
-Easily capable of running the game on the highest settings.

Screen Size: 1280x1024
Screen Mode: Full Screen
Graphics Presets: Maximum
General
-Enable HDR rendering and improve overall graphic quality. : Enabled
-Disable rendering of objects when not visible. (Occlusion Culling) : Disabled
-Use low-detail models on distant objects. (LOD) : Disabled
-Cache LOD data only when necessary. (LOD Streaming) : Disabled
-Real-time Reflections : High
-Edge Smoothing (Anti-aliasing) : FXAA
-Transparent Lighting Quality : High
-Grass Quality : High
Shadows
-Self : Display
-Other NPCs : Display
Shadow Quality
-Use low-detail models on shadows. (LOD) : Disabled
-Shadow Resolution : High - 2048p
-Shadow Cascading : Best
-Shadow Softening : Strong
Texture Detail
-Texture Filtering : Anisotropic
-Anisotropic Filtering : x16
Movement Physics
-Self : Full
-Other NPCs : Full
Effects
-Naturally darken the edges of the screen. (Limb Darkening) : Enabled
-Blur the graphics around an object in motion. (Radial Blur) : Enabled
-Screen Space Ambient Occlusion : Strong
-Glare : Normal
Cinematic Cutscenes
-Enable depth of field. : Enabled

System:
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533)
Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU X5650 @ 2.67GHz
12285.578MB
NVIDIA Quadro 4000(VRAM 4095 MB) 9.18.0013.2049

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This is NOT a gaming rig. But it's all I have at the moment. Happy with the numbers considering the hardware that is driving it.

Guessing you meant me?

The scores I posted were a GTX 770M.

Running the 2920xm stock at the moment and the 7970m with a slight bump of 920/1400. I'll post results for 4.4ghz and 1050/1500 when I stop being lazy.



FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark (Character Creation)
Tested on:8/21/2013 9:24:42 AM
Score:8533
Average Framerate:72.431
Performance:Extremely High
-Easily capable of running the game on the highest settings.

Screen Size: 1920x1080
Screen Mode: Full Screen
Graphics Presets: Maximum
General
-Enable HDR rendering and improve overall graphic quality. : Enabled
-Disable rendering of objects when not visible. (Occlusion Culling) : Disabled
-Use low-detail models on distant objects. (LOD) : Disabled
-Cache LOD data only when necessary. (LOD Streaming) : Disabled
-Real-time Reflections : High
-Edge Smoothing (Anti-aliasing) : FXAA
-Transparent Lighting Quality : High
-Grass Quality : High
Shadows
-Self : Display
-Other NPCs : Display
Shadow Quality
-Use low-detail models on shadows. (LOD) : Disabled
-Shadow Resolution : High - 2048p
-Shadow Cascading : Best
-Shadow Softening : Strong
Texture Detail
-Texture Filtering : Anisotropic
-Anisotropic Filtering : x16
Movement Physics
-Self : Full
-Other NPCs : Full
Effects
-Naturally darken the edges of the screen. (Limb Darkening) : Enabled
-Blur the graphics around an object in motion. (Radial Blur) : Enabled
-Screen Space Ambient Occlusion : Strong
-Glare : Normal
Cinematic Cutscenes
-Enable depth of field. : Enabled

System:
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2920XM CPU @ 2.50GHz
8169.523MB
AMD Radeon HD 7970M(VRAM 1762 MB) 8.17.0010.1211

Benchmark results do not provide any guarantee FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn will run on your system.

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Edited, Aug 21st 2013 12:05pm by PuNkMaN

Edited, Aug 21st 2013 1:23pm by PuNkMaN

For a computer I built 5 years ago and its only upgrade being a small SSD and new video card I'm very happy with the results.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark (Character Creation)
Tested on:9/12/2013 10:02:07 AM
Score:11745
Average Framerate:117.222
Performance:Extremely High
-Easily capable of running the game on the highest settings.

Screen Size: 1920x1080
Screen Mode: Full Screen
Graphics Presets: Custom
General
-Enable HDR rendering and improve overall graphic quality. : Enabled
-Disable rendering of objects when not visible. (Occlusion Culling) : Enabled
-Use low-detail models on distant objects. (LOD) : Disabled
-Cache LOD data only when necessary. (LOD Streaming) : Disabled
-Real-time Reflections : High
-Edge Smoothing (Anti-aliasing) : FXAA
-Transparent Lighting Quality : High
-Grass Quality : High
Shadows
-Self : Display
-Other NPCs : Display
Shadow Quality
-Use low-detail models on shadows. (LOD) : Enabled
-Shadow Resolution : High - 2048p
-Shadow Cascading : Best
-Shadow Softening : Strong
Texture Detail
-Texture Filtering : Anisotropic
-Anisotropic Filtering : x8
Movement Physics
-Self : Full
-Other NPCs : Full
Effects
-Naturally darken the edges of the screen. (Limb Darkening) : Enabled
-Blur the graphics around an object in motion. (Radial Blur) : Enabled
-Screen Space Ambient Occlusion : Strong
-Glare : Normal
Cinematic Cutscenes
-Enable depth of field. : Enabled

System:
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130708-1532)
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 965 @ 3.20GHz
24567.082MB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680(VRAM 4042 MB) 9.18.0013.2078