New PC parts for Skyrim : V

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:28 pm

Did I really just hit the buy button on Newegg.com for 578.00 just so I can play this game on ultra settings? Damn straight I did.

New parts:
I-5 2500k intel cpu...will overclock to 4.5ghz
ASRock z68 chipset mobo
8gigs of 1600 DDR3 ram
AMD 6870 GPU. (Planning on running at 1680x1050 so this will be more than needed)
Fresh Win 7 64 bit install

Old parts to reuse:
1 tb Hard drive sata
Ultra mid tower case
Corsair 750watt power supply
Samsung DVD sata drive

Can't wait to put this puppy together and slay some dragons!

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 1:45 pm

I don't understand the point of this thread

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:21 pm

Nice, I'm going to be building mine soon too. Probably GTX 570 or 580 and an i5.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:01 am

Would fit better http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1240184-unofficial-will-my-pc-run-skyrim-discussion-32/page__hl__unofficial+will+my+pc...

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:33 pm

http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1240184-unofficial-will-my-pc-run-skyrim-discussion-32/page__hl__unofficial+will+my+pc

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 1:31 am

I don't understand the point of this thread

Will you count the steps? That is a worthwhile post :/

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:54 am

I think your lying. Just kidding. I spent 400.00 a few days ago on a 560GTX and a PSU, should be here Friday. I cancelled the monitor though so its 283.00 out the door.

Good job though, Skyrim is going to look amazing!

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:47 am

A GTX 580 would be overkill, and probably even the GTX 570. I'm sticking with my GTX 560 ti as it should get the job done nicely. Just built my new gaming rig over this past weekend. Works amazingly well so far =)

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:46 am

Anyone plannng on building DO NOT get the bulldozer it blows get a i5 2500k instead

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:17 am

Will you count the steps? That is a worthwhile post :/

Its a question regarding the game to pass time. This is nothing but a list of hardware.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:30 am

Thought about going GTX but I'm an AMD fan and since I couldnt buy their new CPU cause Intels amazing bang for the buck...I at least got a GPU from AMD.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:46 am

did i really hit the buy button for $1600 on newegg a month ago? [censored] YEA I DID!

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:45 pm

Its a question regarding the game to pass time. This is nothing but a list of hardware.

There are other people who are upgrading their PCs specifically for this game. This is a thread for people to talk about that.

Way more than people couting the steps to the TOTW.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 11:05 am

A GTX 580 would be overkill, and probably even the GTX 570. I'm sticking with my GTX 560 ti as it should get the job done nicely. Just built my new gaming rig over this past weekend. Works amazingly well so far =)

You can OC your 560 Ti pretty well, like I did, to almost match a stock 570 anyway.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:09 pm

A GTX 580 would be overkill, and probably even the GTX 570. I'm sticking with my GTX 560 ti as it should get the job done nicely.

Considering a 8800/9800 is probably about where the recommended PC specs are going to be, yeah I would think so. :laugh:

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:36 am

Anyone plannng on building DO NOT get the bulldozer it blows get a i5 2500k instead

I was planning on getting it but the delays were getting annoying so I just went with the sandybridge instead.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 11:13 am

You can OC your 560 Ti pretty well, like I did, to almost match a stock 570 anyway.

I'm thinking I won't even have to overclock to that extent. So far it runs everything I've thrown at it at a modest factory overclock.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 5:53 am

A GTX 580 would be overkill, and probably even the GTX 570. I'm sticking with my GTX 560 ti as it should get the job done nicely. Just built my new gaming rig over this past weekend. Works amazingly well so far =)

Not overkill considering the eventual graphical mods.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:54 am

@KD

ya it has been released and it was WAY overrated/overhyped doesn't even come close to a i7 and only a i5 when its overclocked up the ass on the right motherboard and svcks up almost 3x as much power xD

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 5:25 am

There are other people who are upgrading their PCs specifically for this game. This is a thread for people to talk about that.

Way more than people couting the steps to the TOTW.

Whatever dude, not going to argue with you.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:04 am

Not overkill considering the eventual graphical mods.

'I'm sure it will be a good 1-2 before something like that comes along.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:24 am

I'm thinking I won't even have to overclock to that extent. So far it runs everything I've thrown at it at a modest factory overclock.

Yea its a really good card, reminds me of the 8800GT, was the best bang for the buck back in its day when I got them in SLi.. I still have one of em lying around somewhere :whistling: :twirl:

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:41 pm

Not overkill considering the eventual graphical mods.

Going to say that it is still overkill. The GTX 560 ti runs games like Crysis without a hiccup. I don't think Skyrim will bring it to its knees.

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:17 am

Well I waited for Bulldozer to come out hoping it would amaze but alas, I was disappointed. Cant wait for the 2500k to rock my socks off. About the time the new excitement of the PC starts to wear off, Skyrim comes out. Its a 2 month high...Woot!

Not even some troller is going to get me down!

» Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:28 am

Going to say that it is still overkill. The GTX 560 ti runs games like Crysis without a hiccup. I don't think Skyrim will bring it to its knees.

Crysis 2 DX11 sure does, as well as Witcher 2