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    Can my computer take ffxi?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ninjar, Jan 7, 2010.

  1. ninjar

    ninjar Newbie

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    Hey everyone, I'm computer illiterate to say the least, so I'm not sure if my laptop is able to take ffxi. Maybe you all might be able to help me out?

    Here's what I know I have:

    Windows 7
    Pentium Dual-Core

    2 GB memory
    53.0GB hard drive
    DirectX 11
    Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family

    Like I said I'm not good with this stuff (go figure I'd get into an online game). I know my graphics card is probably not good enough but can someone confirm that it isn't? Also, is it possible to get a better graphics card for laptop? Thank you all :)
     
    ninjar, Jan 7, 2010
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  2. Satyrion

    Satyrion Notebook Deity

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    u could proably play it ok on lower settings
     
    Satyrion, Jan 7, 2010
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I dunno its an older game but still MMO's are demanding just due to the nature of large enviroments and lots of people around.

    integrated cards just are not meant for gaming, im going to have to say you will not have an enjoyable playing experience and would find yourself a liability to your team if you start lagging in some big fight.

    I wonder how active FFXI is these days, I kinda miss the game. I am looking forward to FFXIV its already in beta so may not be too long off.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jan 7, 2010
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  4. Mirrors

    Mirrors Notebook Consultant

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    meh, a lot of people have quit ffxi, in terms of those who have canceled their subscriptions already for ffxiv, and those who are looking to get into ffxi again are just going to wait for ffxiv also. But you can find a couple good servers SO I HEARD on the ffxiv forums.
     
    Mirrors, Jan 7, 2010
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  5. bwazy

    bwazy Notebook Consultant

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    You can play it.

    Source: My crap tastic macbook can.
     
    bwazy, Aug 1, 2010
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