Skyrim

[orich93]

right now im using

amd phenom x3 720 OC at 3.2ghz
4gb ozc reaper ram ddr2 1066 (pc2 8500)
nvidia gts250 1gb ddr3
7200 rpm 750gb hdd

i was wondering if i could max out skyrim using this rig? if not i will be buying a second GPU for SLI later this week, will that make max possible? thanks guys!!!

 

[bystander]

I'd advise waiting until the game is released to find out.

If you are playing at 1080p, I highly doubt you'll be able to, as you don't meet the recommended spec's, which are usually not high enough for max either.

If you have a small enough resolution, you might be able to.

 

[rolli59]

Most likely not http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Elder-Scrolls-Skyrim-System-Requirements-Pete-Hines-RPG,13821.html

 

[orich93]

even if i SLI the cards? what if i turned that 4gb ram into 8gb?

 

[ordos96]

We're not going to know till the game comes out. But to max it out you will need to upgrade your graphics. Just my opinion, but i wouldn't spend the money on a second 250. You can get an AMD 6670 for about the same price and will get a performance boost. Or spend a bit more and get an AMD 6750 or a GeForce GTS 450. I just don't see the point in going SLI with a mid or low range card. Especially when it is about 3 years old. Again, just my opinion.

 

[ordos96]

And from Viewing prices, Tigerdirect.com has a GeForce GTX 550 Ti on sale for $110 USD. So if you look around you can find some good cards out for the same price or just a bit more.

 

[bystander]

Without at least knowing your resolution or monitor, our ability to even guess is severely hampered.

 

[orich93]

And from Viewing prices, Tigerdirect.com has a GeForce GTX 550 Ti on sale for $110 USD. So if you look around you can find some good cards out for the same price or just a bit more.

if my intent was to run Skyrim on max setting what is the cheapest card i could buy to do this with no other upgarade? thank you!

 

[rolli59]

A guess, since not released, GTX560Ti or HD6950 level card.

 

[sp0nger]

I doubt you would even max out skyrim with a 560ti... going to need more ram too.

 

[iam2thecrowe]

We're not going to know till the game comes out. But to max it out you will need to upgrade your graphics. Just my opinion, but i wouldn't spend the money on a second 250. You can get an AMD 6670 for about the same price and will get a performance boost. Or spend a bit more and get an AMD 6750 or a GeForce GTS 450. I just don't see the point in going SLI with a mid or low range card. Especially when it is about 3 years old. Again, just my opinion.

Are you kidding? the 6670 would be slower than his gts 250, the gts450 and 5750/6750 are on par with it. ( http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gts-450-gf106-radeon-hd-5750,2734-8.html )You would need to step up to a gtx460 or 6850 for a noticeable upgrade from a gts250. I think adding a secong gts250 would be a good idea if thats all the money he has, just make sure you have a good quality 650w psu and sli capable motherboard.

 

[bystander]

I doubt you would even max out skyrim with a 560ti... going to need more ram too.

You are making an assumption on resolution. If he was at 720p or lower, he might have enough now.

 

[orich93]

ok so if i had all the same specs except i used a 550ti instead, i dont know if im on 720 or 1080 cause its a 32 inch lcd TV, would i be able to max it out? or close? truth is $120 is about as much as i can spend!

 

[orich93]

And from Viewing prices, Tigerdirect.com has a GeForce GTX 550 Ti on sale for $110 USD. So if you look around you can find some good cards out for the same price or just a bit more.

can you link please? im not finding it!

 

[bystander]

ok so if i had all the same specs except i used a 550ti instead, i dont know if im on 720 or 1080 cause its a 32 inch lcd TV, would i be able to max it out? or close? truth is $120 is about as much as i can spend!

Right click your desktop and choose "Screen Resolution". It'll then show you what you have it set to.

 

[Djentleman]

What is it with all these freggin monster cards. For high settings the recommended is a 260. I think an upgrade to the 550ti would be fine. If you don't prefer Nvidia go with the 6770. I'm sure you'll be fine......