[Aaron Clark]

The Radeon video graphics card closest to the 360 was was the X1950 ("Pro" model, I believe).

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=625&card2=466

The HD 5450 is well below that one in overall performance, although it does beat it in shader operations.

It wasn't designed for gaming, but it has acquired various aspect of the more advanced generations as time has passed, such as the many shader processors that the HD 4n00 and HD 5n00 generations added. It should be able to run an elderly game such as Oblivion, although not as well as the XBox360.

I installed version 11.7 earlier today, so am fully up to date with the software.

I'll be playing it on the 360, for the first 1-2 playthroughs but then will buy the PC version, when more mods are available. So I have plenty of time to upgrade my PC or even get a new one but as I mentioned in a previous post the graphics on my PC version are better than the 360 anyway.

[JeSsy ArEllano]

Of the two options I would go for the 2nd setup. You won't need 8gb for gaming 4gb will be more than enough, so you can save yourself some money there. If you want to reinvest the money upgrade the i5 2500 to the i5 2500k.

You will be able to run Skyrim on High settings

Thanks for the advice!

[Aliish Sheldonn]

Please answer!

MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Intel Core i7 2620M @ 2.70GHz
Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology

6.00 GB (RAM)

Radeon ™ HD 6770M

[Aaron Clark]

My specs are as follows:

-System-

Total amount of system memory 8.00 GB RAM
System type 64-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 6

-Storage-

Total size of hard disk(s) 931 GB
Disk partition (C:) 826 GB Free (931 GB Total)
Media drive (D:) CD/DVD

-Graphics-

Display adapter type AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series
Total available graphics memory 5886 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 2048 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 3838 MB
Display adapter driver version 8.850.0.0
Primary monitor resolution 1440x900
DirectX version DirectX 10


Do you think I can run Skyrim?

[scorpion972]

To both of you above me: Yes, probably quite well.

[abi]

hey im not good with this stuff.
i got a terrible pc which is to say my laptop can play better games
it has a AMD phenom™ II N970 quad-core-processor 2.20GHz
4.00 GB (3.74 usable)
64-bit operating system
directX 11
DISPLAY)
chip type... ATI display adapter(ox9712)
DAC type(whatever that is) internal DAC(400Mhz)
approx total memory 1913Mb
current display mode 1366 x 786
will i be able to play it or will i have to get it on x box?

if this is not enough info plz tell me what i need

[Kim Kay]

Intel i5 2400 + Biostar TP67B
Kingston ValueRam 1x4gb
Samsung F3 1TB
Sapphire HD 5850 Extreme 1GB
FSP Aurum Gold 400w
IKONIK EN2 w/side window

reckon this will work for max settings?

[Jade Payton]

hey im not good with this stuff.
i got a terrible pc which is to say my laptop can play better games
it has a AMD phenom™ II N970 quad-core-processor 2.20GHz
4.00 GB (3.74 usable)
64-bit operating system
directX 11
DISPLAY)
chip type... ATI display adapter(ox9712)
DAC type(whatever that is) internal DAC(400Mhz)
approx total memory 1913Mb
current display mode 1366 x 786
will i be able to play it or will i have to get it on x box?

if this is not enough info plz tell me what i need

You did not give us your actual GPU, just the chipset manufacturer. Please repost with your actual GPU listed. (Right-click Computer, select Properties, select Device Manager, open the Display Adapter list, and it will tell you there).

Steve: You might benefit from a touch more RAM (don't worry, RAM is easy), preferably a second stick the exact same RAM you are currently using to allow for Dual-Channel which will speed things up a bit, but otherwise you are in good shape.

[Mandi Norton]

Im pretty average with PC spec anolysis, but I can run Crysis 1 on medium/high settings, and Crysis 2 on almost full high settings on my laptop.

How will Skyrim fare based on that?

[Dalia]

Im pretty average with PC spec anolysis, but I can run Crysis 1 on medium/high settings, and Crysis 2 on almost full high settings on my laptop.

How will Skyrim fare based on that?

You mean Crysis 2 in full DX9 settings, or in DX11 + HD pack?

In any case, Skyrim should work OK for you.

[jodie]

You mean Crysis 2 in full DX9 settings, or in DX11 + HD pack?

In any case, Skyrim should work OK for you.

I play on Dx9, though its capable of DX11, I believe.

Thanks for the help XD

[Nadia Nad]

Intel i5 2400 + Biostar TP67B
Kingston ValueRam 1x4gb
Samsung F3 1TB
Sapphire HD 5850 Extreme 1GB
FSP Aurum Gold 400w
IKONIK EN2 w/side window

reckon this will work for max settings?

Yes, you should be able to max the game quite easily with the 5850. :thumbsup:

[Alyce Argabright]

My specs are as follows:

-System-

Total amount of system memory 8.00 GB RAM
System type 64-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 6

-Storage-

Total size of hard disk(s) 931 GB
Disk partition (C:) 826 GB Free (931 GB Total)
Media drive (D:) CD/DVD

-Graphics-

Display adapter type AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series

Total available graphics memory 5886 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 2048 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 3838 MB
Display adapter driver version 8.850.0.0
Primary monitor resolution 1440x900
DirectX version DirectX 10


Do you think I can run Skyrim?

Yeah you can run Skyrim...

Why do you have DX10, but not DX11 with a DX11 GPU?

...and your GPU deserves a higher resolution monitor.

[Wayne Cole]

Just thought I'd get some opinions in.

AMD Phenom II x3 720 (OC'ed to 3.5GHz)
ATI Radeon HD 4850
4GB DDR3 RAM

It's like...two years old now.

[Neil]

Just thought I'd get some opinions in.

AMD Phenom II x3 720 (OC'ed to 3.5GHz)
ATI Radeon HD 4850
4GB DDR3 RAM

It's like...two years old now.

You should probably still get high settings depending on your resolution. If you play on a low resolution you might even be close to maxing it.

[Lovingly]

How about this non-gaming laptop, think it can run on the lowest of low?

i3 380m @ 2.53GHz
2gigs ram
Video: Look at the i3 Lol!

I didnt buy this for gaming but it would be interesting to know if it could run it. I know I cant play BFBC2 on lowest settings, but that game is a bit more demanding than this one I would think.

[Jordyn Youngman]

How about this non-gaming laptop, think it can run on the lowest of low?

i3 380m @ 2.53GHz
2gigs ram
Video: Look at the i3 Lol!

I didnt buy this for gaming but it would be interesting to know if it could run it. I know I cant play BFBC2 on lowest settings, but that game is a bit more demanding than this one I would think.

I highly doubt it from this http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i3-380M-Notebook-Processor.37085.0.html it looks to be around the HD 4200 performance at best. If you do manage to get it to run I would think it would be very unplayable and unpleasant, and that is if it even runs. Also 99.9% of Laptops can't be upgraded or at least the GPU...Sorry.

[Steve Smith]

What PSU would you recommend for a NVidia GTX 550ti?

Currently I am looking at the PC Power and Cooling Silencer 760W High Performance 80PLUS Silver SLI CrossFire ready Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

[Joanne]

What PSU would you recommend for a NVidia GTX 550ti?

Currently I am looking at the PC Power and Cooling Silencer 760W High Performance 80PLUS Silver SLI CrossFire ready Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

That should be plenty, Nvidia themselves recommend a minimum 400W, but if you go that low any upgrade will require a new PSU, always give yourself some breathing room when dealing with PSUs

[megan gleeson]

I'm buying this pc, I don't think it will run on ultra setting but do you it will run ok?
Specs:
Corsair CX 500w PSU
AMD Phenom II x4 840 3.2 GHz processor
4GB Corsair XM53 DDR3 1600 MHz RAM
Nvidia GTX 460 768 MB

these words are alien to me so advice would be appreciated

[Tracey Duncan]

You did not give us your actual GPU, just the chipset manufacturer. Please repost with your actual GPU listed. (Right-click Computer, select Properties, select Device Manager, open the Display Adapter list, and it will tell you there).

Steve: You might benefit from a touch more RAM (don't worry, RAM is easy), preferably a second stick the exact same RAM you are currently using to allow for Dual-Channel which will speed things up a bit, but otherwise you are in good shape.

ah ok sorry, it has two: (AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250) and a (ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6370) (it pops up asking me if i want to change them to save power if i unplug)

and the otherstuff
AMD phenom? II N970 quad-core-processor 2.20GHz
4.00 GB (3.74 usable)
64-bit operating system
directX 11
DISPLAY)
chip type... ATI display adapter(ox9712)
DAC type(whatever that is) internal DAC(400Mhz)
approx total memory 1913Mb
current display mode 1366 x 786

[MR.BIGG]

Hi, do you think i can run Skyrim?

My specs:
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
AMD Phenom II x4 965 processor with 3.4 ghz
4GB of RAM
AMD HD 6950 2Gb

Thanks in advance.

[Vincent Joe]

Hi, do you think i can run Skyrim?

My specs:
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
AMD Phenom II x4 965 processor with 3.4 ghz
4GB of RAM
AMD HD 6950 2Gb

Thanks in advance.

IMHO nope.

[Andrew Perry]

Yeah you can run Skyrim...

Why do you have DX10, but not DX11 with a DX11 GPU?

...and your GPU deserves a higher resolution monitor.

How do I get DX11

And Eh, the monitor is fine lol.

[Everardo Montano]

I'm buying this pc, I don't think it will run on ultra setting but do you it will run ok?
Specs:
Corsair CX 500w PSU
AMD Phenom II x4 840 3.2 GHz processor
4GB Corsair XM53 DDR3 1600 MHz RAM
Nvidia GTX 460 768 MB

these words are alien to me so advice would be appreciated

It should be fine with High settings, and as you surmise, fall just short of very High.

ah ok sorry, it has two: (AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250) and a (ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6370) (it pops up asking me if i want to change them to save power if i unplug)

Neither one of those is game-capable as that is defined, although the 4250 is much worse.