[Jason Wolf]

i have to download it?

No, it's a settings option you can choose in the Skyrim graphics settings menu.

MSI GT783-625US

SPECS !!!!!!Rotation Speed 7200 rpm Networking Options 802.11n Primary Optical Drive DVD+/-RW DL with Blu-Ray Wireless Display Capability (WiDi) Yes WiMax No Battery Type 87 Whr (Watt hours) Tech Support Two years. MobileMark 2007 – Standard Battery Productivity Load (hrs:min) 3:29 MobileMark 2007- Performance score 332 PCMark7 4099 MULTIMEDIA TESTS - Handbrake 1:30 min:sec MULTIMEDIA TESTS - PhotoShop CS5 3:41 min:sec MULTIMEDIA TESTS - CineBench 11.5 5.4

The specs that really matter are:

1. CPU?
2. GPU?
3 how much RAM?
4. is the display 1920x1080

[Harry Hearing]

MSI GT783-625US

SPECS !!!!!!Rotation Speed 7200 rpm Networking Options 802.11n Primary Optical Drive DVD+/-RW DL with Blu-Ray Wireless Display Capability (WiDi) Yes WiMax No Battery Type 87 Whr (Watt hours) Tech Support Two years. MobileMark 2007 – Standard Battery Productivity Load (hrs:min) 3:29 MobileMark 2007- Performance score 332 PCMark7 4099 MULTIMEDIA TESTS - Handbrake 1:30 min:sec MULTIMEDIA TESTS - PhotoShop CS5 3:41 min:sec MULTIMEDIA TESTS - CineBench 11.5 5.4

Please provide the specs for the actual CPU, GPU, OS information, and RAM. That right there doesn't help.

The specs that really matter are:

1. CPU?
2. GPU?
3 how much RAM?
4. is the display 1920x1080

Also price.

[Talitha Kukk]

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2401545,00.asp?tab=Specs

[Amysaurusrex]

msi gt783-625us

SPECS!!!

Processor Name Intel Core i7-2670QM Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Processor Speed 2.2 GHz RAM 16 GB Weight 8.6 lb Screen Size 17.3 inches Screen Size Type Widescreen Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 Graphics Card nVidia GeForce GTX 580 Triple SLI Graphics Memory 2048 Storage Capacity (as Tested) 878 GB

You said $1,000 as your budget. That's way out of your range.

[Alexander Lee]

msi gt783-625us

SPECS!!!

Processor Name Intel Core i7-2670QM Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Processor Speed 2.2 GHz RAM 16 GB Weight 8.6 lb Screen Size 17.3 inches Screen Size Type Widescreen Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 Graphics Card nVidia GeForce GTX 580 Triple SLI Graphics Memory 2048 Storage Capacity (as Tested) 878 GB

Yes, that laptop can definitely run Skyrim at 1080p. I'm guessing it might be a bit above your original budget of $1000.

EDIT: ninja'd

[Hannah Barnard]

Maybe. Your case needs to be big enough, you need proper cooling, a strong enough PSU, and you need to check the total PCI express lanes that your MB supports. There are other considerations, as well, but those are the main ones.

However, you'll be unlikely to see a large performance increase above 2 cards.

Hold up... PCI express lanes? I have liquid cooling and a 750 PSU

[Alessandra Botham]

Yes, that laptop can definitely run Skyrim at 1080p. I'm guessing it might be a bit above your original budget of $1000.

It's also extreme overkill. There's not much benefit to having more than 2 GPUs from my experience.

And there's not much reason to have more than 6 GB of RAM, either.

[brenden casey]

Hold up... PCI express lanes? I have liquid cooling and a 750 PSU

The MB can only support a limited number of lanes. Optimal is x16. They represent the speed of data transmission. Most MBs only support two cards in x16 configuration.

Also, your PSU is not strong enough for 4 cards. You need the cooling on all of them. With 4, you need to pass the fluid out to the radiator more often so you're not carrying heated fluid to the other cards, rendering your loops ineffectual.

[Jade MacSpade]

It's also extreme overkill. There's not much benefit to having more than 2 GPUs from my experience.

And there's not much reason to have more than 6 GB of RAM, either.

Yes, I completely agree. 6GB is plenty.

I have 16GB RAM in my laptop and this has no benefit for gaming. I've never seen any game utilize more than 2-3GB of RAM at a time.

[Ally Chimienti]

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394838,00.asp?tab=Specs???

[XPidgex Jefferson]

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394587,00.asp?tab=Specs

[Lady Shocka]

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394838,00.asp?tab=Specs???

No. Weak GPU.

Please see this for a general idea: http://www.notebookcheck.net/The-Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim-Benchmarks.66057.0.html

[Lew.p]

The motherboard...

Mfr Part Number: P8Z77-V LX
CPU: Socket 1155; Supports 3rd/2nd Generation Core i7/ i5/ i3 Processors; Supports Intel 32/22nm CPU; Supports Intel Turbo boost 2.0 Technology
Chipset: Intel Z77 Chipset
Memory: 4x DDR3-2400(OC)/2200(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Max Capacity up to 32GB
Slots: 1x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slot; 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot (runs at x4); 2 x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slot; 3x PCI Slots; Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX
SATA: 4x SATA2 Ports, 2x SATA3 Ports, Supports RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10
Audio: Integrated Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Video: Supports Intel HD Graphics, Maximum shared memory of 1696 MB
LAN: Integrated Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller
Ports: 10x USB 2.0 Ports (4 rear, 6 at mid-board); 4x USB 3.0 Ports (2 rear, 2 at mid-board); 1x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port; 1x DVI Port; 1x VGA Port; 1x HDMI Port; 1x RJ45 LAN Port; 1x Optical S/PDIF Out; 3x Audio Jacks
Power Connector: 1x 24pin EATX Power Connector; 1x 8pin 12V ATX Power Connector
Form Factor: ATX, 12.0 x 8.6 inch / 30.5 x 21.8 cm

[phil walsh]

The motherboard...

Mfr Part Number: P8Z77-V LX
CPU: Socket 1155; Supports 3rd/2nd Generation Core i7/ i5/ i3 Processors; Supports Intel 32/22nm CPU; Supports Intel Turbo boost 2.0 Technology
Chipset: Intel Z77 Chipset
Memory: 4x DDR3-2400(OC)/2200(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Max Capacity up to 32GB
Slots: 1x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slot; 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot (runs at x4); 2 x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slot; 3x PCI Slots; Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX
SATA: 4x SATA2 Ports, 2x SATA3 Ports, Supports RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10
Audio: Integrated Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Video: Supports Intel HD Graphics, Maximum shared memory of 1696 MB
LAN: Integrated Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller
Ports: 10x USB 2.0 Ports (4 rear, 6 at mid-board); 4x USB 3.0 Ports (2 rear, 2 at mid-board); 1x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port; 1x DVI Port; 1x VGA Port; 1x HDMI Port; 1x RJ45 LAN Port; 1x Optical S/PDIF Out; 3x Audio Jacks
Power Connector: 1x 24pin EATX Power Connector; 1x 8pin 12V ATX Power Connector
Form Factor: ATX, 12.0 x 8.6 inch / 30.5 x 21.8 cm

Ok, you only have two slots which even support more than x1. So, you'd only be able to run 2 cards and get anything out of them.

[Steve Bates]

Ok, you only have two slots which even support more than x1. So, you'd only be able to run 2 cards and get anything out of them.

I only plan on having the 1 card so am I good on ultra with all that?

[Lizs]

I only plan on having the 1 card so am I good on ultra with all that?

Yes. The GTX 560 is fine as is the i5 you mentioned.

[Dan Stevens]

What's the general FPS I'm looking at? On ultra

[Mackenzie]

No. Weak GPU.

Please see this for a general idea: http://www.notebookcheck.net/The-Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim-Benchmarks.66057.0.html

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394307,00.asp?tab=Specs?

[Francesca]

What's the general FPS I'm looking at?

45 - 60. It's hard to predict, but that should be your general range. Also, it shouldn't matter too much if you get the 1 GB version or the 2 GB version. The Ti version is arguably better, with its greater performance.

[carrie roche]

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394307,00.asp?tab=Specs?

Please look at the list I linked you to.

[glot]

Please look at the list I linked you to.

ok

[john page]

45 - 60. It's hard to predict, but that should be your general range. Also, it shouldn't matter too much if you get the 1 GB version or the 2 GB version. The Ti version is arguably better, with its greater performance.

Ty I just want it on ultra above the 20 fps my ps3 has.

[Dean Brown]

Speaking of console version... What graphical setting are those on?

[Markie Mark]

Speaking of console version... What graphical setting are those on?

I'm not sure specifically for Skyrim, but my understanding is that most PS3/Xbox versions of recent games run at around 1280x720 (or lower resolution), with no AA or 2xAA and no AF

[Jesus Duran]

Ok another question... How do I know what size case to bet