Hi I'm new here so sorry if this is in wrong section or something . I have many hours on the xbox 360 but have heard good things about PC version so i was curious if i could run it smoothly.
If somone can post the required specs to run skyrim with no lag on high/ultra settings that would be amazing.

These are my specs taken from dxdiag. If there is something i may have missed let me know please
Also, my PC has some heat problems so i am gonna add a few fans, a few upgrades and a good cleaning. any input on what i can upgrade or fix about my pc would be awesome. Thank you!!

Operating System: Windows Vista? Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.110617-0336)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: FX6801
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel? Core? i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 12278MB RAM
Page File: 3546MB used, 20934MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11


Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 285
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_05E3&SUBSYS_065B10DE&REV_A1
Display Memory: 4069 MB
Dedicated Memory: 997 MB
Shared Memory: 3071 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (120Hz)

EDIT: Also i was wondering how fast the loading times will be compared to xbox360. Remember im upgrading soon so if i can make my pc run skyrim even better let me know!

I'm computer illiterate, but you would probably get an answer asking in this thread:
http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1350063-unofficial-will-my-pc-run-skyrim-thread-58-w-hardware-guide/

Your pc is fine. I don't know why you would get the Xbox version with a rig like that.

Your answer sir

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/intro.aspx

Those specs can run Skyrim at max settings depending on what resolution you plan on using. For me, I run the game at max settings with 50 fps on average but I have a 22 inch monitor at 1680x1050 resolution and my specs aren't even as good as yours.

I have 1/3 the ram you have
windows xp
nvidia 260 gtx
AMD phenom BE 3.6 ghz
crappy hard drive confinguration

I run Skyrim at max settings very smoothy.

Well my computer had problems around november of last year so it wouldnt have ran skyrim that well.

Thanks to everyone for fast answers

i have a 23 inch monitor at 1920 x 1080. and thanks for the answer!

at LEAST one good eye (two is better), two working hands.

Hearing is a plus, not really required.

Recommend that you be less than 90 years old - otherwise reflexes are too slow

^ lol .

Update: I restored my PC to factory defaults downloaded minecraft and i get framerate issues at times and random choppyness.

I updated all my drivers(i think) so im not sure what to do. If my pc cant run minecraft smooth how will it run skyrim smooth?

Do you have any other games to test besides minecraft? Your rig should have no problems with skyrim.

I'm downloading Just Cause 2 demo on steam. All i can get for now is demo's.

Any demo's or free games you can suggest to test my pc? just cause 2 is almost done downloading

Edit: Just cause 2 ran almost perfect on high/max settings. Was actually pretty fun too lol