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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been developed from the ground up with a new graphics programming core named the “Creation Engine”. Along with a new graphics engine comes the need for a higher powered computer to run it. If you still have the same computer that you were using to play Oblivion in 2006 then you definitely need to upgrade.
[adblockingdetector id=”1″]The new minimum graphics card requirement is a bit basic for 2011 standards and no need to worry about. But if you want to play Skyrim in its full graphical glory you really need a high end graphics card like the nVidia GeForce GTX 260 or faster. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim requires a 2 GHz+ dual-core processor to run, although the recommended processor is the quad-core variety. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will not run properly on Tablets or Netbooks, new or old. Skyrim will run smoothly on laptops and desktops with basic “on-board” / “integrated” graphic cards, but you need to have a decently fast processor and preferably 3+ GB of RAM.
To achieve smoothness while playing Skyrim, you must set the graphics to the lowest detail. I am not the type of gamer that enjoys playing PC games in low detail, so I personally do not recommend playing on a PC with an integrated / on-board graphics card unless you are okay with Skyrim graphics set to the lowest settings.
If you have any problem installing or playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim smoothly on your computer or if you are not sure if your PC is compatible with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim feel free to ask for help in the comments section below. It would help a lot if you give us the following info about your computer when you ask for help…
– Do you have Windows XP, Vista or 7? (also is it 32 or 64-bit?)
– Processor on your computer?
– Amount of RAM on your computer?
– Graphic card on your computer?
– Do you have a Desktop or Laptop?
If you are unsure of any particular computer specification your PC may have that is not a problem. Go to this website to test your computer compatibility with the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Besides giving you a good estimation on the compatibility of your PC it will tell you your PCs Graphics Card, Processor and Memory (RAM) specs. For more detailed specifications on your computer’s hardware check out my tutorial on how to use a free program to find your PCs specs.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim PC MINIMUM System Requirements
• Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 (It will work on 32 or 64-bit Windows 7, Vista & 8)
• Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz OR Better
• RAM: 2 GB
• Video/Graphics Card: DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB of RAM
• Sound Card: DirectX compatible
• Hard Drive: 6 GB Free Space
• Internet access for Steam activation
[adblockingdetector id=”5″]The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim PC RECOMMENDED System Requirements
• Operating System: Windows XP, Vista or 7 (It will work on 32 or 64-bit Windows 7 and Vista)
• Processor: Quad-core OR Better
• RAM: 4 GB
• Video/Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon 4890 OR Better
• Sound Card: DirectX compatible
• Hard Drive: 6 GB Free Space
• Internet access for Steam activation
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Will Skyrim work for Windows 10?
Joey Cam Post author
Yes. Skyrim is compatible with Windows 10. But anyone that wants to play Skyrim on WIndows 10 needs to update their graphics card drivers to the latest update. If you have out of date graphic drivers, chances are that Skyrim will not work in Win10 or it will give you problems.