Do you think my computer could run Skyrim?

Syxx_Killer · 11-24-11, 09:41 PM

I really haven't been giving it much thought until I went to System Requirements Lab. According to that site my computer meets everything except the CPU. I have an Athlon 3500+ processor (2.2 GHz). The game requires a dual core 2 GHz processor. I have 2GB RAM, nVidia 8600GT video card, and XP with SP3. I can run Oblivion on the best settings right now. If I could run Skyrim on low, or maybe even medium, settings I would be happy. I know my computer is old and I need to build a new one, but the $$$ is not there right now. I'm also thinking that if the Xbox 360 and PS3 had Oblivion and are running Skyrim my computer *might* possibly run it, too (I know completely different beasts, but still.

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I also read a comment that Oblivion modded out looks better than Skyrim. If that is the case that kind of gives me a little more hope.

danasan · 11-28-11, 10:51 AM

I just got an used Athlon 64 3800+ Dual Core (2 GHz) CPU (Socket 939) for 25 EURO through the Ebay and it runs really nice. Maybe a possible upgrade for your machine?

Dowly · 11-29-11, 10:17 AM

For comparisation's sake, I'm running Skyrim on the High preset with some minor stuttering on this rig:

- AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (Dual Core) 3.0GHz
- HD5770 1GB
- 4GB DDR2 RAM

I get around 30fps most of the time.

kiwi_2005 · 12-06-11, 05:34 PM

Running Skyrim on Medium with 1 or 2 on high. Runs fine.
I will point out I was running skyrim with steam for about 3days then I added a fix and no longer have the odd stutter or any CTD. Thanks to the crackers

Xeon dual core 5130 @2ghz
4gig ram
Win 7 64bit
9800GT 512 ram
Skyrim updated to latest patch.

Running Skyrim on 2gigs of ram might be a problem, might work on low settings

Skald · 12-16-11, 03:32 AM

You should be okay, I run Skyrim on a PC with very similar specs.

11-24-11, 09:41 PM	#1
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Do you think my computer could run Skyrim? I really haven't been giving it much thought until I went to System Requirements Lab. According to that site my computer meets everything except the CPU. I have an Athlon 3500+ processor (2.2 GHz). The game requires a dual core 2 GHz processor. I have 2GB RAM, nVidia 8600GT video card, and XP with SP3. I can run Oblivion on the best settings right now. If I could run Skyrim on low, or maybe even medium, settings I would be happy. I know my computer is old and I need to build a new one, but the $$$ is not there right now. I'm also thinking that if the Xbox 360 and PS3 had Oblivion and are running Skyrim my computer might possibly run it, too (I know completely different beasts, but still. ). I also read a comment that Oblivion modded out looks better than Skyrim. If that is the case that kind of gives me a little more hope.

11-28-11, 10:51 AM	#2
danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I just got an used Athlon 64 3800+ Dual Core (2 GHz) CPU (Socket 939) for 25 EURO through the Ebay and it runs really nice. Maybe a possible upgrade for your machine? __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers."

12-06-11, 05:34 PM	#4
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Running Skyrim on Medium with 1 or 2 on high. Runs fine. I will point out I was running skyrim with steam for about 3days then I added a fix and no longer have the odd stutter or any CTD. Thanks to the crackers Xeon dual core 5130 @2ghz 4gig ram Win 7 64bit 9800GT 512 ram Skyrim updated to latest patch. Running Skyrim on 2gigs of ram might be a problem, might work on low settings __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

11-29-11, 10:17 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	For comparisation's sake, I'm running Skyrim on the High preset with some minor stuttering on this rig: - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (Dual Core) 3.0GHz - HD5770 1GB - 4GB DDR2 RAM I get around 30fps most of the time.

12-16-11, 03:32 AM	#5
Skald Nub Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	You should be okay, I run Skyrim on a PC with very similar specs.