[Honey Suckle]

Duped this when I attempted an edit. Sorry.

[Carlos Vazquez]

The HD 3470 M isn't what anyone would call a "decent" graphics card, and it is relatively old by now, as well. I can't imagine its performance would satisfy anyone. However, the worst thing about that system is the very poor CPU. Pentium Duals are the very lowest quality Intel chip after the Celeron, with the greatest majority of the internal cache RAM that added so much to the performance of the C2D totally ripped out.

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

Recommended Specs (For running Skyrim on "High" settings at 1920x1080 resolution)

* Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
* Processor: 3.0 GHz Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
* 4GB System RAM
* 6GB free HDD space
* DirectX 9 compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM
* (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon 4890 or higher).
* DirectX compatible sound card
* Internet access for Steam activation

TTBOMK, the maximum VRAM that a 64-bit GPU such as an HD 3470 is able to manage is 128 MBs.

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=555&card2=636

P. S. It is an acknowledged fact that with the kind of gutted-out nature of Pentium Dual manufacture, they can overclock easily. On the other hand, almost no one's laptop offers either a built-in overclocking access point, nor anything close to enough cooling capacity to deal with overclocking requirements.

It may be unkind to be so truthful, but attempting to pretend that this dinosaur of a laptop is a games-usable machine is like handing pigs' ears to a seamstress, and asking for a beaded silk evening purse to be made from them.

[Kat Lehmann]

So, it won't run, even on low? And the sticker says ATI Radeon HD 3470, not HD 3450 M?

(I took my config info from Xfire, and on Xfire it only said 3400 Series, sorry I only specified it was a 3470 now...)

[Sophie Payne]

I thought you wrote you hoped for "decent" game play? With that CPU, the graphics settings are more or less besides the point. If you had an HD 7870, the Pentium Dual would be such a bottleneck, THEN you'd have to run low image quality. Laptop graphics are between 15 and 25% worse than desktop graphics with the same chip used. For low settings, IF a full-power CPU was involved, and you had a desktop, the HD 4670 was the last, or lowest / old choice, or an HD 5570 for the following generation, and an HD 6570 after that.

I would think that among "old" graphics cards from AMD / ATI for laptops, the HD 4770 or HD 5670, along with something decent for a CPU, should show up all right in the OP post for this thread.

[Eve(G)]

I don't really care about the graphics, just as long as it runs smoothy. So, no, it won't run Skyrim?

EDIT:

I found this video of a guy running Skyrim on a slightly worse config than mine, and it seems to run okay:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3v1q-ONX4U

And I also heard of a Better Performance Mod that gives you some extra 10-20 FPS?

So maybe with GameBooster on and the performance mod I can run Skyrim on low just fine?

[Rob Davidson]

I am thinking of getting a new PC which of the 2 is better to run skyrim on? They are both the same price but i don't know that much of pc specs so i hope you guys can help me out. Thnx for reading

PC 1

Spoiler

Processor: Intel Core i5-3450 3.10 GHz
Motherboard: MSI H77MA-G43
RAM: 8GB DDR3 Corsair
Vidcard: AMD Radeon 7770 1GB
Soundcard: Some regular 7.1 soundcard

Or

PC 2

Spoiler

Processor: FX-8120 (8x 3100 MHz)
Motherboard: M5A97 (AMD 970)
RAM: 8 GB RAM DDR3-1600 Mhz
Vidcard: AMD Radeon HD6850 ( 256 bit, 1 GB DDR5 ) XFX
Soundcard: Realtek Sound 7.1

[Ana]

I am thinking of getting a new PC which of the 2 is better to run skyrim on? They are both the same price but i don't know that much of pc specs so i hope you guys can help me out. Thnx for reading PC 1

Spoiler

Processor: Intel Core i5-3450 3.10 GHz Motherboard: MSI H77MA-G43 RAM: 8GB DDR3 Corsair Vidcard: AMD Radeon 7770 1GB Soundcard: Some regular 7.1 soundcard

Or PC 2

Spoiler

Processor: FX-8120 (8x 3100 MHz) Motherboard: M5A97 (AMD 970) RAM: 8 GB RAM DDR3-1600 Mhz Vidcard: AMD Radeon HD6850 ( 256 bit, 1 GB DDR5 ) XFX Soundcard: Realtek Sound 7.1

For the purpose of playing this game, either PC would be fine for at least high settings. The second PC has a slightly better video card in it, but the first PC has the more preferable CPU as it is faster in games.

However, if you do highly threaded tasks like encryption, cpu based video conversion/encoding tasks etc....then the 8120 would have an edge on the 3450.

IMO, I find the first PC to have the better upgrade path should you decide to do so.

[Benito Martinez]

For the purpose of playing this game, either PC would be fine for at least high settings. The second PC has a slightly better video card in it, but the first PC has the more preferable CPU as it is faster in games.

However, if you do highly threaded tasks like encryption, cpu based video conversion/encoding tasks etc....then the 8120 would have an edge on the 3450.

IMO, I find the first PC to have the better upgrade path should you decide to do so.

Thank you for your verdict i will consider it in my choice

[BlackaneseB]

Does anyone know if these laptops will run Skyrim well, and which one would be most recommended to get?

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/lenovo-z570-15-6-laptop-gun-metal-12377688-pdt.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-Ideapad-15-6-inch-Laptop-Gunmetal/dp/B00829IDLY/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/toshiba-satellite-p850-138-15-6-laptop-silver-12520768-pdt.html


Any suggestions?

[JLG]

Hey guys, I am asking for a bit of help. In a month I get a nice fat bonus that I intend to spend on a new PC tower. Now, everyone tells me to build my own, and while I am tech savvy it is all software, I am a babe in the woods when it comes to the hardware aspects. As in, I don't know what's good, what works well with this or that item or how to put it together. I was doing some searching online and found this on Newegg
http://216.52.208.185/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1018502&fb_source=message

The only thing missing is the the graphics card. With everything there in that setup, what would be a good budget ($525ish for the computer and $100-150 for the card) card to invest in. I would be upgrading the card or adding a second one at a later date when I have more money, in a few months probably. I ask, because like I said I don't know what goes with what. I know that computer would be able to handle Skyrim at ultra settings, since my laptop with integrated graphics can run the game at low (but it's choppy).

EDIT: I forgot about this post when I decided to go make a sandwich 4 hours ago. In the meantime I did some reading and came across this card: AMD Radeon HD 7750. Is that a good card with that set up, and would it run Skyrim fine on ultra or high settings?

[Setal Vara]

Would it make much of a diffrence if I overclocked my CPU to run at 2.0GHz, instead of it's 1.86GHz, considering the minimum requirements ask for 2GHz?

[Monique Cameron]

Absolutely, but overclocking can be dangerous if you're not taking the proper precautions. Namely using an aftermarket heatsink/fan (HSF) to cool your processor. Overclocking makes it run a lot hotter, and temperatures can make your system unstable, crash, or even physically damage your components. Be smart and keep your temperatures low and you might get some more juice out of it

[Add Meeh]

Absolutely, but overclocking can be dangerous if you're not taking the proper precautions. Namely using an aftermarket heatsink/fan (HSF) to cool your processor. Overclocking makes it run a lot hotter, and temperatures can make your system unstable, crash, or even physically damage your components. Be smart and keep your temperatures low and you might get some more juice out of it

Well, overclocking from 1.86GHz to 2.0GHz (0,14 diffrence) can't be very dangerous, right? My CPU usually runs at 70oC/160oF, sometimes it reaches almost 80oC, should I consider overclocking, even if it's just by 0,14?

[Amelia Pritchard]

No, 70°c is too high to overclock. I would actually recommend you improve ventilation or install a HSF as-is, regardless of overclocking.

[Rachel Hall]

Considering that it's an elderly laptop, I'm surprised that there is any access point to the hardware to allow any overclocking. The GPU is also too slow for Skyrim, so BOTH would have to be literally COOKING everything else (HDD, RAM, Optical Drive, etc) into a crisp, both overclocked, and still not really able to reach a satisfactory performance level.

[FLYBOYLEAK]

Would an i3 2120 and a gtx 560 run skyrim on high to ultra setting?

[Motionsharp]

Considering that it's an elderly laptop, I'm surprised that there is any access point to the hardware to allow any overclocking. The GPU is also too slow for Skyrim, so BOTH would have to be literally COOKING everything else (HDD, RAM, Optical Drive, etc) into a crisp, both overclocked, and still not really able to reach a satisfactory performance level.

And what do you mean by a satisfactory performance level? Playing at medium settings at 35+ FPS? There's a video of a guy playing Skyrim on a laptop with the same GPU as mine, except it has 128mb dedicated memory instead of my 256mb, and a worse CPU than mine and less RAM, and he's able to run it at 30-45 FPS, and the graphics look pretty much like the Xbox 360 version. Steam is selling it at 50% the price, tomorrow I'll buy it and let's hope it runs okay.

I already know wich performance mods I will install and with them I truly believe I'll be able to run it at low/medium settings at 30 FPS.

[Kayla Oatney]

Would an i3 2120 and a gtx 560 run skyrim on high to ultra setting?

It will run on high very comfortably.

[Red Sauce]

Does anyone know if these laptops will run Skyrim well, and which one would be most recommended to get?

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/lenovo-z570-15-6-laptop-gun-metal-12377688-pdt.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-Ideapad-15-6-inch-Laptop-Gunmetal/dp/B00829IDLY/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/toshiba-satellite-p850-138-15-6-laptop-silver-12520768-pdt.html


Any suggestions?

Might want to check out PCSpecialist or Novatech to see their options.
http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/laptop-computers/

Specifically the Inferno, Optimus II and Optimus II notebooks. They are configurable, so get at least a Core i5 3210M, 4GB DDR3 1333, and a 7200rpm hard drive.


Same configs apply for Novatech (n1705 or n1503 preferably):
http://www.novatech.co.uk/laptop/all/

Hey guys, I am asking for a bit of help. In a month I get a nice fat bonus that I intend to spend on a new PC tower. Now, everyone tells me to build my own, and while I am tech savvy it is all software, I am a babe in the woods when it comes to the hardware aspects. As in, I don't know what's good, what works well with this or that item or how to put it together. I was doing some searching online and found this on Newegg
http://216.52.208.185/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1018502&fb_source=message

The only thing missing is the the graphics card. With everything there in that setup, what would be a good budget ($525ish for the computer and $100-150 for the card) card to invest in. I would be upgrading the card or adding a second one at a later date when I have more money, in a few months probably. I ask, because like I said I don't know what goes with what. I know that computer would be able to handle Skyrim at ultra settings, since my laptop with integrated graphics can run the game at low (but it's choppy).

EDIT: I forgot about this post when I decided to go make a sandwich 4 hours ago. In the meantime I did some reading and came across this card: AMD Radeon HD 7750. Is that a good card with that set up, and would it run Skyrim fine on ultra or high settings?

The HDD runs at 5900RPM, making this more of a storage drive rather than a operating system and game running one. $15 for a cheap CPU fan? Meeh. Plus the Phenom 955 is showing its age....still a good CPU, but just feel you can do better. Pick the components yourself....

CASE+PSU Combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1018996
CPU+MOBO Combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1030096
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

Pretty much all the components in that bundle are here, except the CPU and HDD are FAR better. Price? $568

[KRistina Karlsson]

How about a Compaq cq2815ea? What settings could Skyrim run on with this?

[Mr. Allen]

How about a Compaq cq2815ea? What settings could Skyrim run on with this?

Please provide the full spec list.

[Adriana Lenzo]

On my iPod so can't copy. Here's the link: http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/compaq-cq2815ea-desktop-pc-14134706-pdt.html

[Avril Louise]

Won't run well, if it even runs at all.

[Anthony Diaz]

" General Information Processor
Intel? Celeron? G540T (2.5 GHz, 2 MB L3 cache)
Operating System
Genuine Windows? 7 Home Premium 64
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) (DDR3, 1066)
Graphics card
Intel HD (1.3GB) "

Not at all good enough. Not the CPU, and not the Graphics

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

[Quick Draw III]

Okay then what about this laptop?


General Information
Processor AMD Dual-Core E2-3000M (1.8 GHz, 1 MB L2 Cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows? 7 Home Premium 64
RAM 4 GB (Expandable to 6 GB)
Graphics card AMD Radeon HD 6380G Discrete-Class
Screen type HD LED BrightView
Screen resolution 1366 x 768
Screen size 15.6"
Screen features LED
Hard drive 500 GB