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#27 Aug 29 2013 at 10:12 AM Rating: Good
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The update is super minor.
#28 Aug 29 2013 at 10:13 AM Rating: Good
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Will my keyboard activate once I start playing the game? Didnt seem to work while I was entering in my user name for the settings for my PS3.
#29 Aug 29 2013 at 10:18 AM Rating: Good
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Ouch! Will miss you.
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#30 Aug 29 2013 at 10:21 AM Rating: Good
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Just my luck PSN is down so I can't sign up for an other half hour haha.
#31 Aug 29 2013 at 10:28 AM Rating: Excellent
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Phasmoto wrote:
Will my keyboard activate once I start playing the game? Didnt seem to work while I was entering in my user name for the settings for my PS3.


Normally any USB keyboard and mouse will work instantly, out of game too. I highly recommend using a mouse for FFXIV on PS3. You can do everything with the controller, but some things are just faster, like reorganizing the crossbar.
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#32 Aug 29 2013 at 10:39 AM Rating: Good
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PhoenixOmbre wrote:
Phasmoto wrote:
Will my keyboard activate once I start playing the game? Didnt seem to work while I was entering in my user name for the settings for my PS3.


Normally any USB keyboard and mouse will work instantly, out of game too. I highly recommend using a mouse for FFXIV on PS3. You can do everything with the controller, but some things are just faster, like reorganizing the crossbar.



Thanks. I guess DeathStalker Razor keyboards don't work with PS3. Fished an old keyboard out of the closet. Works like a charm. Unfortunately I don't have the cash to get a PS3 wireless controller too. So I'm stuck with only 2 USB ports 1 for controller, and 1 for keyboard.
#33 Aug 29 2013 at 11:52 AM Rating: Good
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Phasmoto wrote:
PhoenixOmbre wrote:
Phasmoto wrote:
Will my keyboard activate once I start playing the game? Didnt seem to work while I was entering in my user name for the settings for my PS3.


Normally any USB keyboard and mouse will work instantly, out of game too. I highly recommend using a mouse for FFXIV on PS3. You can do everything with the controller, but some things are just faster, like reorganizing the crossbar.



Thanks. I guess DeathStalker Razor keyboards don't work with PS3. Fished an old keyboard out of the closet. Works like a charm. Unfortunately I don't have the cash to get a PS3 wireless controller too. So I'm stuck with only 2 USB ports 1 for controller, and 1 for keyboard.


Theres a logitech one for $26 I found at walmart that is small, wireless, and has a built in laptop mouse. Works like a breeze.
#34 Aug 29 2013 at 11:59 AM Rating: Excellent
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Valkayree wrote:
I'm sorry for your loss. PS3 is only $200... Sounds like whoever built your PC for you didn't know what they were doing. I've heard of old school computers being able to run the game on low setting.

Edited, Aug 29th 2013 10:38am by Valkayree


For a reasonably-priced gaming system that will run FFXIV on reasonable (though not *impressive*) settings, the following build will work well:

Intel i3-3220 CPU ($99 at Microcenter if you live near one)
Any $50 - $100 motherboard (I like Gigabyte on the low end, their stuff is generally solid and inexpensive)
8GB of Kingston HyperX DDR3 RAM
WD Blue 500GB or 1TB drive
nVidia GeForce 610 card with at least 1GB of GDDR

If you want to drop about two hundred bucks more and get really nice performance and run much higher settings, grab a GeForce 560ti card and an Intel i5-3570K CPU. The 560ti is about $100 more than the 610, and the i5 will run you less than $100 more than the i3 will.

You can also pick up a cheap 64GB SSD just to stick the game and game data on, too. Microcenter had 64GB Sandisk SSDs for $58 last time I was there.
#35 Aug 29 2013 at 12:13 PM Rating: Good
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DuskCactuar wrote:
Valkayree wrote:
I'm sorry for your loss. PS3 is only $200... Sounds like whoever built your PC for you didn't know what they were doing. I've heard of old school computers being able to run the game on low setting.

Edited, Aug 29th 2013 10:38am by Valkayree


For a reasonably-priced gaming system that will run FFXIV on reasonable (though not *impressive*) settings, the following build will work well:

Intel i3-3220 CPU ($99 at Microcenter if you live near one)
Any $50 - $100 motherboard (I like Gigabyte on the low end, their stuff is generally solid and inexpensive)
8GB of Kingston HyperX DDR3 RAM
WD Blue 500GB or 1TB drive
nVidia GeForce 610 card with at least 1GB of GDDR

If you want to drop about two hundred bucks more and get really nice performance and run much higher settings, grab a GeForce 560ti card and an Intel i5-3570K CPU. The 560ti is about $100 more than the 610, and the i5 will run you less than $100 more than the i3 will.

You can also pick up a cheap 64GB SSD just to stick the game and game data on, too. Microcenter had 64GB Sandisk SSDs for $58 last time I was there.



Already bought my PS3, Wait on 2 gigs of Updates to install. Gosh I'm screwed if they come out with lots of expansion I only have 12 gigs of ram, Already eaten up 9 with this game.

Anyways thanks for the post. If I did buy that system, I would sadly sadly miss my i7-3770k, 16gb of ram and gtx 660ti heh. I have a feeling I'm going to miss it once I start playing on this PS3. My TV's HD isnt so good. Not very Crisp. Either way I am installing the patch as we speak on my PS3.
#36 Aug 29 2013 at 12:28 PM Rating: Good
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Hairspray wrote:
Yeah if you haven't already I would consider a PS3, at least until you can replace the PC... you can at least enjoy the game in the meantime and progress your character. If you like it, you may even just want to stick it out and go with a PS4 when it launches.. it should have similar specs to that of a high-end PC anyways when it comes out.




This is the road I shall be taking! Even though I will miss my computer. I Don't think I'll be sinking 1400 into a computer again anytime soon. Stick with the tried and tested ps3 until the ps4 becomes tried and tested then I'll switch over. But probably wont be jumping in on the first wave of ps4 unless they're is rave reviews without tons of hiccups.

Edited, Aug 29th 2013 2:29pm by Phasmoto
#37 Aug 29 2013 at 12:37 PM Rating: Good
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Phasmoto wrote:
Hairspray wrote:
Yeah if you haven't already I would consider a PS3, at least until you can replace the PC... you can at least enjoy the game in the meantime and progress your character. If you like it, you may even just want to stick it out and go with a PS4 when it launches.. it should have similar specs to that of a high-end PC anyways when it comes out.




This is the road I shall be taking! Even though I will miss my computer. I Don't think I'll be sinking 1400 into a computer again anytime soon. Stick with the tried and tested ps3 until the ps4 becomes tried and tested then I'll switch over. But probably wont be jumping in on the first wave of ps4 unless they're is rave reviews without tons of hiccups.

Edited, Aug 29th 2013 2:29pm by Phasmoto


Yeah same here.
#38 Aug 29 2013 at 12:44 PM Rating: Excellent
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Phasmoto wrote:
I won't be playing for some time. I spent 1400$ on a gaming desktop several months ago. And it just blew up on me. Went snap crackle pop with sparkies and then dead. My guess is it was just the power supply as more and more often the game was randomly shutting down my computer. Then tried to log in 2 times and instant shut down upon game load. 2nd time sparks flew. Don't have the monies to fix it right now so CRAP!

It was nice playing with ya'll I had some fun! :-)

Edited, Aug 29th 2013 10:44am by Phasmoto


How are you so calm about it? What a champ.

I'd be breaking things, then I'd have a panic attack, then I'd cry myself to sleep.

...I need a life.
#39 Aug 29 2013 at 12:52 PM Rating: Good
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Teracide wrote:
Phasmoto wrote:
I won't be playing for some time. I spent 1400$ on a gaming desktop several months ago. And it just blew up on me. Went snap crackle pop with sparkies and then dead. My guess is it was just the power supply as more and more often the game was randomly shutting down my computer. Then tried to log in 2 times and instant shut down upon game load. 2nd time sparks flew. Don't have the monies to fix it right now so CRAP!

It was nice playing with ya'll I had some fun! :-)

Edited, Aug 29th 2013 10:44am by Phasmoto


How are you so calm about it? What a champ.

I'd be breaking things, then I'd have a panic attack, then I'd cry myself to sleep.

...I need a life.



What can I do? Nothing. I think I'm in a bit of shock and awe with it though. Like "Holey **** my computer broke..............".

But either way, I got a console so I'm going to play on that. Just means I won't be playing any graphically intensive games anytime soon. heh.
#40 Aug 29 2013 at 12:57 PM Rating: Excellent
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Phasmoto wrote:
Teracide wrote:
Phasmoto wrote:
I won't be playing for some time. I spent 1400$ on a gaming desktop several months ago. And it just blew up on me. Went snap crackle pop with sparkies and then dead. My guess is it was just the power supply as more and more often the game was randomly shutting down my computer. Then tried to log in 2 times and instant shut down upon game load. 2nd time sparks flew. Don't have the monies to fix it right now so CRAP!

It was nice playing with ya'll I had some fun! :-)

Edited, Aug 29th 2013 10:44am by Phasmoto


How are you so calm about it? What a champ.

I'd be breaking things, then I'd have a panic attack, then I'd cry myself to sleep.

...I need a life.



What can I do? Nothing. I think I'm in a bit of shock and awe with it though. Like "Holey sh*t my computer broke..............".

But either way, I got a console so I'm going to play on that. Just means I won't be playing any graphically intensive games anytime soon. heh.


Well at least you'll still be able to play. That should bring you some relief. Man, my heart goes out to you. I also own a gaming PC worth around the same, and if it were to die, I'd flip.
#41 Aug 29 2013 at 1:59 PM Rating: Good
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Whatever it is, it's probably one part that went out. Companies like that cheap out heavily on power supplies. If you have a techie friend, have them look at it. You can probably fix whatever it is for less than you spent on that PS3.
#42 Aug 29 2013 at 2:27 PM Rating: Good
Did you manage to get in game ? I don't see you Smiley: frown
#43 Aug 29 2013 at 2:30 PM Rating: Good
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this is why you always build your computer, cheaper, and 3-5 year warranties on each part
#44 Aug 29 2013 at 2:42 PM Rating: Good
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Oh no phasmoto :(

That sucks, hopefully you'll win a lottery soon!
#45 Aug 29 2013 at 2:48 PM Rating: Decent
Phasmoto wrote:
I won't be playing for some time. I spent 1400$ on a gaming desktop several months ago. And it just blew up on me. Went snap crackle pop with sparkies and then dead. My guess is it was just the power supply as more and more often the game was randomly shutting down my computer. Then tried to log in 2 times and instant shut down upon game load. 2nd time sparks flew. Don't have the monies to fix it right now so CRAP!

It was nice playing with ya'll I had some fun! :-)

Edited, Aug 29th 2013 10:44am by Phasmoto


Did you build this yourself? I must know more lol

Edit: Never mind, I read the thread. There's no warranty or anything? That's really ******, and for a $1400 desktop...

Edited, Aug 29th 2013 4:49pm by Killua125
#46 Aug 29 2013 at 3:44 PM Rating: Good
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Phasmoto wrote:
I won't be playing for some time. I spent 1400$ on a gaming desktop several months ago. And it just blew up on me. Went snap crackle pop with sparkies and then dead. My guess is it was just the power supply as more and more often the game was randomly shutting down my computer. Then tried to log in 2 times and instant shut down upon game load. 2nd time sparks flew. Don't have the monies to fix it right now so CRAP!

It was nice playing with ya'll I had some fun! :-)

Edited, Aug 29th 2013 10:44am by Phasmoto


If you happen to see this, what video card did it have and how many watts was your power supply made to produce?

Sounds to me like you may just have to replace your power supply, unless by sparks you mean it literally burned your components.

It randomly shutting your screen down means it didn't have enough juice to power your build. Your motherboard has priority and screen is basically last on that list.

I would try getting a power supply at least 600 watts and see if that helps you turn your computer on. If it doesn't then your components are all fried.
#47 Aug 29 2013 at 4:13 PM Rating: Excellent
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Some years back I had a power supply blow up while the computer was off! If I hadn't been home when it went off my place might have burned down. There's definitely a lot of dangerously defective power supply units on the market these days.
#48 Aug 29 2013 at 4:17 PM Rating: Default
Based on what you described it sounds like your video card was the culprit.

If your system has a more recent CPU you should have an integrated GPU.

Remove the discrete video card, connect your monitor to the integrated output and see what happens.

You said 7 months? That outfit doesn't include at least a 1 year warranty?

#49 Aug 29 2013 at 5:09 PM Rating: Decent
Phasmoto that sucks for sure! Have you contacted the company to ask for resolution? If it is only 7 months old surely they will either repair, replace or refund? You need to be assertive with them if they try to give you the run around. If that isnt in your nature have someone good at being assertive and negotiating call them on your behalf. You should not be taking a $1400 loss due to faulty components or incompetence.

If you need a hand talking to them PM me if you don't have anyone to push them. I am a professional when it comes to being a customer since mine have trained me.
#50 Aug 29 2013 at 5:17 PM Rating: Good
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What sort of consumer protection laws do you have over there?

Here in the UK if something like that happened after just several months we'd be entitled to replacement or repair. It generally varies on the type of product but, safe to say, one would generally expect a PC to last much longer than yours has and, therefore, regardless of what guarantee or warranty was provided, could potentially still be covered under our Sale of Goods Act.
#51 Aug 29 2013 at 5:46 PM Rating: Good
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Wow thanks for all the replies!

Yea, I ended up getting a PS3, just to be super disapointed with how much of a downgrade it was.

My System was on when it happened. I heard SNAP CRACKLE POP. Then smoke and smell. Shut down the powerstrip. Then unplugged the unit.

Ok checked out the warranty on newegg.com It is a 1 year warranty parts + labor.
I checked my account and it was purchased this year, which means I'm still within the timeframe.

My only problem I see is. I installed an extra 8 gigs of ram when I got it.... Would that void a warrenty do you think? And if it doesnt. Should I remove the 8gigs before I send the product to the company?
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