[RaeAnne]

Not with that awful video card, no.

[Tikarma Vodicka-McPherson]

Would this be worth running Skyrim on over an X360? I want to have something on PC to play while I have a movie in the background.

Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 @2.66Ghz
CPU Speed 2.7 Ghz
Ram - 4.1 GB
OS - Windows 7
Video Card - ATI Radeon HD 3670
Pixel Shader - 4.1
Vertex Shader - 4.1
Dedicated Video RAM - 512 MB

[Sian Ennis]

As the author of the list, perhaps I'm late in responding to your question, but yes...it is in sequential order. The Radeon 6990 is the slightly more powerful card than the 7970 considering its a dual GPU card. However, it's very close and the 7970 has far better value.

FYI I've actually updated the list


The GT 240 isn't a great card nowadays, but should get you medium settings


With the 8400GS, lowest of settings. The GTX 550 TI is an improvement to high settings, but your power supply probably has to be replaced. You have an older Inspiron 530 that probably used a 300 or 305W PSU...it's a decent unit, but the CPU you have is telling of this system's age. I wouldn't run a 550 Ti with your PSU now.



Your video card puts you a bit lower than X360 specs and the 512MB VRAM is barely cutting it especially if you intend to mod. Some settings will certanily have to be turn down, but it's certainly playable around low-medium levels.

[bonita mathews]

I have an i7 8GB hp laptop with the default integrated graphics solution. 2 quick questions -

• Is this sufficient to run skyrim at an acceptable quality?
• If not, can I do anything with this particular machine to allow it to run skyrim? I spent a lot of money on this and can't afford to build a specific gaming rig but would love to get skyrim for pc.

Any advice very appreciated, many thanks.

[Kieren Thomson]

Depends on the model of the i7.
Second bullet, not with a laptop.

[Ross Thomas]

HP Pavillion dv6
Intel Core i7-3610QM CPU@2.30GHz, 4 Cores, 8 Logical Processors

Any experience with this or something similar?

[KiiSsez jdgaf Benzler]

Motherboard: MSI H61M-P31-G3 Motherboard

RAM: 4GB

CPU: AMD Athlon II X3 450 Triple-Core Processor (3.20 GHz)

GPU: XFX Radeon 7770

HDD: 500GB

OS: Windows 7 (64 bit)

How about this?

[Ana]

THIS WILL BE MESSY. Sorry not my falt, cant use links and am unable to hit enter for new paragraphs so I hope you guys can work with me here. Can my computer run skyrim with 60+ fps on medium to ultra settings with this computer. Processor Brand AMD Processor Platform AMD VISION A8 APU Processor AMD A8-Series (Also known as the CPU). The part of the computer that interprets and executes instructions. Think of it as the brain of the computer. Processor Speed 3.2GHz How fast a computer processor carries out instructions. In general, faster is better, but processor speeds across brands may not be equivalent (i.e., a 3.0GHz AMD processor may not be the same speed as a 3.0GHz Intel processor). Cache Memory 4MB on die Level 2 A small segment of memory that stores frequently used information for fast access by the processor, improving response time. System Memory (RAM) 8GB The memory a computer uses to run its operating system, applications and active data files. Greater amounts of RAM improve speed and enable more applications to run at once. System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 32GB Maximum amount of memory a computer can support (as opposed to the amount that comes preinstalled). Type of Memory (RAM) DDR3 SDRAM Hard Drive Type SATA (7200 rpm) Hard drives are classified based on the interface they use to connect to a computer. Common interfaces for internal hard drives include EIDE, PATA (also known as, ATA and IDE), SATA and SCSI. Common interfaces for external hard drives include USB 2.0, FireWire and eSATA. Hard Drive Size 1TB Capacity for storing programs, photos, video, music and other electronic information. Hard drive capacities range from a few gigabytes to several hundred. Graphics AMD Radeon HD 7560D Type of graphics (video) adapter (usually built into the motherboard), identified by manufacturer and model. Video Memory Up to 4055MB total available as allocated by Windows 8 Manages display functions, including screen refresh rates, resolution and color. The more video memory a computer has, the better graphics and video will look. Audio Beats Audio; High Definition Audio with up to 7.1-channel surround sound capabilities Speakers None Network Card Built-in 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN Allows a computer to connect to a network either by using cables (Ethernet) or wireless technology (IEEE 802.11). Wireless Networking Built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN Recordable DVD Drive Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive that can read CDs and DVDs, as well as write and rewrite CDs and various types of DVDs. Recordable DVD Drive Speeds 8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 40x24x40 CD-RW Maximum write (DVD±R), rewrite (DVD±RW) and read (DVD-ROM) speeds of the DVD±RW drive. Direct-Disc Labeling No Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader Available Expansion Bays External: 1 (3.5"), 1 (5.25"); Internal: 1 (3.5") Available Expansion Slots 3 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI Express x16 For digital cameras and digital audio players: Slots that allow the addition of a removable memory card, such as Secure Digital or CompactFlash, to increase storage capacity.
For computers: Slots on the motherboard that accept sound cards, video cards, memory and other upgrade cards. USB 2.0 Ports 4 USB 3.0 (2 front, 2 rear); 4 USB 2.0 (rear) Ports that allow high-speed (up to 480 Mbps) data transfer between compatible devices. Keyboard Description USB with volume control Indicates design, functionality or connection features. Some keyboards offer special buttons for gaming or multimedia use, while other keyboards include features such as illumination or wireless connectivity. Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.) Optical mouse Operating System Platform Windows Operating System Windows 8 The master software that controls hardware functions and provides a platform on top of which any software applications will run. Commonly used systems include Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X for computers and Palm OS and Microsoft Windows Mobile for PDAs. Operating System Bit Version 64-bit The terms "32-bit" and "64-bit" refer to the way a computer's processor (CPU) handles information. A 64-bit operating system handles large amounts of system memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system.

Most software programs designed for a 32-bit operating system will work on the 64-bit version, with the exception of many antivirus programs. However, if a program is designed for a 64-bit operating system, it is not backwards-compatible with a 32-bit version.

Device drivers designed for a 32-bit system will not work on computers running a 64-bit operating system. Similarly, drivers designed for a 64-bit system will not work with a 32-bit version. Software Included CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink PowerDirector, CyberLink PhotoDirector and more ENERGY STAR Certified No Best Buy PC App No HDMI Output No Blu-ray Player No Graphics Chip AMD/ATI Drive Capacity 1TB UPC 887111708151

[Betsy Humpledink]

This should be good for tons of mods right? It's wat I currently have

CPU: AMD FX-8120 3.10 GHz Eight-Core AM3+ CPU 8MB L2 Cache & Turbo Core Technology

MEMORY: 8GB DDR3 Kingston hyperX

GIGABYTE GA-970A-D3 AMD 970 Chipset Socket AM3+ ATX Mainboard

OS: Microsoft? Windows 8 (64 bit)

VIDEO: AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card

[candice keenan]

Hello all!

I gave it a quick glance and didn't see my setup on here and I'm wanting to buy Skyrim on the PC but am not sure if it will run so I'm coming to you wonderful people to find out.

OS: Windows 8 64 bit
Video: Radeon HD 7660G (512 MB) up to 4GB virtual video ram?
CPU: AMD A10-4600M (4 CPUs @ 2.3Ghz)
Ram: 8GB

misc that I'm unsure of importance

DirectX 11

Hopefully someone will get back to me soon. I apologize in advance if someone with the same specs has previously came and gotten help. Thanks in advance.

To Update: I went and bought Skyrim. It defaulted to high settings. I turned off AA and anisotropic filtering (I dont need them) and I get about 35-40 fps most times.

[claire ley]

OS: Windows XP 32-bit
CPU: Intel ® Pentium ®D 3.4 GHz
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GS 512mb
RAM: 5.4 GB

I know this is an old rig, but I just want to play the game with mods and not have any problems.

[Iain Lamb]

That CPU was already obsolete when it was brand new. The game specifies a modern dual core CPU or better, either an X2 from AMD or a C2D from Intel.

Skyrim Minimum Requirements

* Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
* Processor: Dual Core 2.3 GHz C2D or equivalent CPU
* 3GB System RAM
* 6GB free HDD Space
* Direct X 9 compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM (and
sufficient performance to actually put that VRAM to use)
* DirectX compatible sound card
* Internet access for Steam activation

I remember a Geforce 9500 "GT" card that was a renamed 8600 GT with improved cooling fan control firmware in it.

I have no recollection of any desktop model Geforce 9500 "GS", although there was a 9500 M laptop card that was a GS

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=598&card2=574

IMO, Skyrim will not be at all satisfactory running on such antique hardware.

[lucy chadwick]

Hey everyone I'm going to get a new gaming desktop and was wondering how good this set-up will run Skyrim, my budget is $800 Australian dollars but I'm willing to go a bit over if it's worth getting something better. Here are the specs:

- GTX 650 OC 2G
- 8GB Ram
- 500GB Hard drive
- i5 processor
- DvD Burner
- Windows 7 (64 bit)

Thanks.

[Cameron Wood]

Hi, my Packard Bell easynote LM has:


- ATI mobility radeon HD 4250
- 3gb RAM
- 320gb Hard disk

I can run Skyrim fast on low settings in a windowed box, is there any way that I could make it run in full screen?
Thanks for the help.

[alicia hillier]

How well will this laptop run Skyrim. I know its cheap and low end but it will do if it can run Sky fine. I do not want an expensive gaming laptop.

I want a laptop I can carry and play Skyrim on when I visit other places. The graphics setting does not need to be ultra.

• AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M Accelerated Processor / Operating System: Windows 8 / Graphics Engine: AMD Radeon? HD 7520G
• Memory: 4GB DDR3 1600MHz Memory / Hard Drive: 640GB HDD (5400rpm, Serial ATA) / Optical Drive: DVD-SuperMulti Drive (+/-R Double Layer)
• Display Size: 16-Inch Widescreen / Display Type: HD TruBrite LED Backlit Display / Display Resolution: 1366x768 (HD), 16:9 Aspect Ratio, Supports 720p Content / Audio: Built-in Microphone, Headphone jack (Stereo), Standard Stereo Speakers
• HD Webcam and Microphone Wireless LAN / Wi-Fi Wireless Networking (802.11b/g/n) / Bluetooth V4.0 / 10/100 Ethernet LAN
• Memory Card Reader, 1-USB (2.0) port, 1-USB (2.0) port with Sleep and Charge, 1-USB (3.0) port, HDMI output port, RGB port

[c.o.s.m.o]

You shouldn't have any problems with running medium to high at full hd. What i5 are you getting as it does make a difference. And on the gpu I would personnaly spend a bit more and get a 660 or 660 ti but it does depend how much other gaming you'll do and what games you'll play. Also consider a SSD for your OS.
Have you tried lowering the resolution?
That's a integrated gpu which isn't desgined for gaming but you may be able to run it at a playable rate on low settings with a low resolution.

[Aman Bhattal]

Ok thank you my friend. I am trying to find a ok laptop for traveling purposes so I can play my games when I can on the go.

How about this model?

• AMD A-Series Quad-Core A10-4600M, 2.30 GHz and up to Max Turbo Speed of 3.20 GHz
• 8 GB DIMM RAM
• 1 TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• 15.6-Inch Screen, AMD Radeon? HD 7660G
• Windows 8

[Louise Lowe]

I'm most likely getting a new PC soon (prebuilt) and I've had my eyes on one and am curious how it would play Skyrim and what kind of fps I would be getting.

Here are the specs:
Name: CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA420
Processor type: AMD FX-8150
Processor speed: 3.6ghz
RAM: 16GB
Hard drive capacity: 1 TB
Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD7850
Video memory: 2 GB
Windows 8 64 bit
(am I missing any specs?)

So could someone tell me how good this computer would be for Skyrim? Thanks!

EDIT: checked the list on this thread and the graphic card is in the "Egad!" category so that's a good sign.

[Charlotte Lloyd-Jones]

That is a more powerful GPU but is still integrated so wont handle games aswell as a dedicated chip but it is more powerful than the last config you posted, I wouldn't expect it to run skyrim at any higher than medium settings, again depends on resolution. If you could spend a bit more and get a dedicated gpu, your gaming experience will be a lot more enjoyable, what is your max budget? And what country are you from? as this will help people find you the best laptop for your money.

You shouldn't have any problems running on high-ultra with 50+fps in most places depending on your resolution of course. The amd fx cpu's aren't as good as intel for gaming but it should do you fine. I actually have a 7850 and its a great card, can run most games on high-ultra with good fps. You can see here http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/fx-8350-vishera-review,review-32550-15.html how the fx 8150 performs and compares to intel chips.

[remi lasisi]

Alright thanks, just ordered it so it's on its way. If I run into problems with the FX-8150 I can always just upgrade.

[M!KkI]

I'm not sure but I will probably get an Intel core i5-3470 3.2GHz. And yeah I've read that it would be better to get the 660 so I'm most likely going to get that, also I'll look into the SSD, Thanks.

Edit: I ended up getting this.

- 8GB Ram
- i5-3470 3.2 GHz
- GTX 660 2G
- 500GB hard drive
- Windows 7 (64-bit)

I didn't get the SSD because it was $100+ and I didn't have that money, anyway how well would it run Skyrim now? hoping to run it on high-ultra. Thanks.

[Beast Attire]

How will skyrim run on the computer it has

Processor
3rd gen Intel? Core? i7-3770 Processor (3.40GHz, 8MB)

Operating System
Windows 8 64bit, English

Video Card
NVIDIA? GeForce GT 640 1GB DDR5 Graphics Card

Hard Drive
1TB Serial ATA (7,200 rpm)


Memory
8GB* Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz

[Code Affinity]

If your running at 1080p you shouldn't have any problems running at high-ultra but bear in mind a lot of graphical mods will start slowing your game down, but that's true no matter how powerful your system is.
Powerful cpu but a pretty low end gpu? A pretty unbalanced build, you'd be better off getting a a i5 which is all you need for gaming anyway and spend more on the gpu, get like a 660 ti or amd equivalent.

Anyway to answer your question, the 640 will bottleneck the 3770 so not particularly great. The 640 isn't a gaming card, I wouldn't go any lower than a 650 ti.

[Jessica White]

Thanks samA92 this helped me a lot

[danni Marchant]

Good evening,
I'm going to be building my first computer to replace a 6 year old e machine. I'm hoping this is a good build. I would like opinions and would like to know if its all going to be compatible. It won't be top of the line stuff but I feel confident I should be able to run skyrim (maybe a few mods) a a decent enough frame rate to make me not want to play skyrim on my Xbox. Here is the build:

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I hope this is enough info.
I picked the 660 because it has a lifetime warranty
I picked the CPU because the motherboard requires CPU video to use its on board chips. I have this for backup if the video card fails.
Average latency ram. Hope it's good enough.
Psu is 650 watts. Should be plenty. Modular to cut down on cable bundle.
Extra USB card cause I have ipad 2 iPod 1 iPhone and 2 external drives I use as data backup, etc.
Extra fans for case.
Budget build under a grand.

Let me know what ya,all think before I press the buy key.
Thanks all