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Official benchmark tool available for FFXIV

by: Chad -
More On: Final Fantasy XIV
Can't get enough Final Fantasy XIV?  Are you already planning on purchasing the game but are wondering how it will run on your PC?  If you answered yes to one of those questions then click here to download the Final Fantasy XIV benchmark tool.  The program is 335MB and allows players to select from various characters to appear in the benchmark.  

The benchmark is available here along with a full explanation of what it involves and how to read the results. 

FINAL FANTASY®XIV OFFICIAL BENCHMARK TOOL
Download Now Available

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 – Square Enix today releases an official benchmark tool, available via download, for the hugely anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) FINAL FANTASY XIV.

Title: FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Benchmark
Download Available: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Price: Free
File Size: 335MB
URL: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/media/benchmark/na/index.html

What: The FINAL FANTASY® XIV Official Benchmark uses actual scenes and characters from the game to evaluate the user’s system and rate its ability to run FINAL FANTASY XIV.

Details: The FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Benchmark boasts several exciting features.

■ Character Selection
Users can choose from a selection of available characters to appear in the benchmark, representing five of the races appearing in FINAL FANTASY XIV. (Characters can also be selected randomly.)

■ Detailed High Definition Support
In addition to 1280×720 resolution, a high definition display of 1920×1080 is also supported. Enjoy the realm of Eorzea in exquisite clarity.

■ 5.1 Channel Surround Sound/Fully Voiced Dialogue
The benchmark software will run through an event featuring fully voiced dialogue in 5.1 channel surround sound.

■ Multilingual Support
Japanese, English, German and French are supported.


Download Site: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/media/benchmark/na/index.html
*Benchmark score details are available at the above URL.

About FINAL FANTASY XIV
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC
Genre: MMORPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)