Compatible Graphics Cards and Newest Driver Software Information Updated (06/13/2008)

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The NVIDIA GeForce 8 series and 9 series driver software has been updated and all related bugs have been fixed. We recommend that users currently using beta driver software (*) update to the latest version.

*Windows Vista™:Version 169.17
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PlayOnline said:
Regarding Approved Graphics Cards

NVIDIA, AMD (ATI), and our development team have cooperated to test various graphics cards. FINAL FANTASY XI on Windows has been tested to run on the video cards listed below (results as of May 26, 2008).

Approved Cards and Drivers (As of May 26, 2008)

The numbers between the parentheses refer to the driver version used for the testing. NVIDIA's GeForce 7300 series and AMD's (ATI) RADEON X300 series and up, only PCI-Express cards have been tested. DirectX 9.0c is required for Geforce6 series and up. Please visit your graphics card manufacturer's web site for all driver software downloads. The Operating System used for compatibility testing is Microsoft Windows 2000/ XP 32bit/Vista 32bit and FINAL FANTASY XI full screen mode. (Confirmed with NVIDIA GeForce 8 series, AMD (ATI) RADEON X1000 series or later on Windows XP/Vista)


<TABLE class=ta1 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=5 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=left width="100%" bgColor=#5c5a54 colSpan=3>NVIDIA http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#aaaaaa rowSpan=2>Graphics Card Type</TD><TD align=middle width="75%" bgColor=#aaaaaa colSpan=2>Operating System</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#aaaaaa>Windows Vista</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#aaaaaa>Windows 2000/XP</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 9600 GT</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (175.16)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (175.16)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 8800 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (175.16)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (175.16)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 8600 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (175.16)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (175.16)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 7900 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (163.75)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (175.16)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 7800 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (163.75)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (93.71)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 7600 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (163.75)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (93.71)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 7300 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (163.75)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (93.71)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 6800 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (66.93)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 6600 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (66.93)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 6200 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (91.47)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce FX5900 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (56.64) *1</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce FX5700 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (56.64) *1</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce FX5600 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (56.64) *1</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce FX5200 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (56.64) *1</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 4Ti Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (66.93)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 3Ti Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (66.93)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 4MX Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (66.93)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>GeForce 2MX Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK(66.93)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

*1. We have confirmed compatibility while Bump Mapping in FINAL FANTASY XI Config was disabled.

Steps to disable the Bump Mapping setting for Windows
  • “Start” → “All Programs” → “PlayOnline” → “FINAL FANTASY XI” → “FINAL FANTASY XI Config”
  • Click the “Effects” tab and uncheck the box that says “Enable bump mapping” and click “OK”.
  • A pop-up window should appear saying “Save Settings?” click “Yes.”
IMPORTANT
PlayOnline Config or FINAL FANTASY XI Config cannot be changed while PlayOnline Viewer or FINAL FANTASY XI is running.



<TABLE class=ta1 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=5 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=left width="100%" bgColor=#5c5a54 colSpan=3>AMD(ATI) http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#aaaaaa rowSpan=2>Graphics Card Type</TD><TD align=middle width="75%" bgColor=#aaaaaa colSpan=2>Operating System</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#aaaaaa>Windows Vista</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#aaaaaa>Windows 2000/XP</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon HD 3800 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 8.3)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 8.3)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon HD 2900 XT</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 8.3)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 8.3)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon HD 2600 XT</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 8.3)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 8.3)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon X1900 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 7.5)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 7.5)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon X1800 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 7.5)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 7.5)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon X1600 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 7.5)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 7.5)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon X1300 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 7.5)</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 7.5)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon X800 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 5.13)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon X700 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 5.13)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon X600 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 5.13)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon X300 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 5.13)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon 9800 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 5.13)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon 9700 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 5.13)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon 9600 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 5.13)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon 9500 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 5.13)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon 9200 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 5.13)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Radeon 9000 Series</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>-</TD><TD align=middle width="25%" bgColor=#eeeeee>OK (Catalyst 5.13)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Notes

• We are currently in the process of testing other products.

• Regarding FINAL FANTASY XI official website (PC Information), chipsets for laptop computers like Mobility Radeon 9000, GeForce FX5600 GO and nForce2 IGP series are confirmed to be working through cooperative testing with certain manufacturers, but the testing results do not include standalone chipsets and are thus not supported.

• There is a possibility that it will not work correctly depending on the Windows PC parts used. We ask that the users be responsible for acquiring and applying the appropriate software drivers.

• The test results above are from May 2008. Please note that there are certain graphics cards or drivers that do not work correctly as listed above.

• If you have an OEM, please install the drivers prepared by the manufacturer.
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I'm not sure I want new drivers; the ones I have are screaming at 30FPS on my 8800 GTX. >_>;; Cool that they were still working on it...
 
Just wanted to note that I tossed the 175.16's on and it's pretty damn nice. During Kirin the other night, I could, from max range see the two Nether Blasts and animation sequences perfectly without any hiccups and was running 30 fps the entire time. Even the two Kirin 2h's went off in full animation. Very impressed.
 
The ffxi graphics engine is ANCIENT. It's based on DirectX 8.1 with some "optimized" code for the special effects. So it's probably those "optimizations" they use that require this constant compatibility testing. It's pretty obnoxious for the end users. I hope that their new graphics engine they're developing, dubbed "The White Engine" is more universal and scalable than this one, though not likely considering it's being coded for the Cell cpu. Sucks for us PC users as it means if they use that engine for their new MMO, it will be ported code not made for a PC architecture, and likely to be every bit as buggy as this current one.
 
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