NEW GPU for Skyrimm release.

[Godline]

Hello im looking to update my GPU for the upcoming Elder scrolls : skyrimm game.

Currently display is 1366 x 768

OS: vista 32 bit SP1
CPU@: Intel core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40ghz
RAM 4.00 GB DDR2 @399MHz
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H
Current GPU - Geforce 8800 GTS 320MB

PSU 680W G7 Power Extreme ATX PSU

Id be looking to buy the card soonish just wondered what cards would be suitable for my current PC

 

[Kari]

IIRC Skyrim is scheduled for 11.11 release, with any luck there might be some next generation cards available by then. You wont be needing the top-of-the-line model, but since the next gen comes with a die shrink, you'll end up with much lower power consumption at adequate performance level...

btw have they released any info about the recommended specs or anything like that yet?

 

[Godline]

well taken from the system requirements.in web site

Minimum System Requirements
* OS: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
* CPU: Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or Althon X2 2.0 GHz
* RAM: 3 GB
* HDD: 15 GB
* Graphics: 512 MB card
* Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
* DirectX: Version 9.0c
Recommended System Requirements
* OS: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
* CPU: Core 2 Quad 3 GHz
* RAM: 3 GB
* HDD: 15 GB free disk space
* Graphics: 512 MB Graphics Memory
* Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
* DirectX: Version 9.0c
Supported Graphics Cards:
Minimum – 8800 GT
Recommanded – Geforce GTX 460/Radeon 5850

I seem to be within the minimum but would like something to at least allow me to play medium settings.

Not sure if source is legit

 

[jaguarskx]

You still got time before the game comes out so I would just wait a bit.

Your resolution isn't that high so you don't need a particularly powerful video card.

 

[mactronix]

well taken from the system requirements.in web site

Minimum System Requirements
* OS: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
* CPU: Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or Althon X2 2.0 GHz
* RAM: 3 GB
* HDD: 15 GB
* Graphics: 512 MB card
* Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
* DirectX: Version 9.0c
Recommended System Requirements
* OS: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
* CPU: Core 2 Quad 3 GHz
* RAM: 3 GB
* HDD: 15 GB free disk space
* Graphics: 512 MB Graphics Memory
* Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
* DirectX: Version 9.0c
Supported Graphics Cards:
Minimum – 8800 GT
Recommanded – Geforce GTX 460/Radeon 5850

Seems a bit odd to me but i don't know for sure. It lists Sound card which has nothing to do with gaming capabilities and 3 GB is a funny number for Ram as far as im concerned.

Mactronix

I seem to be within the minimum but would like something to at least allow me to play medium settings.

Not sure if source is legit

 

[MysticMiner]

They list DirectX 9 compatible sound card, that's just saying "We programmed this game using DX9 libraries" and nothing more.

system requirements at this stage, well, that may be accurate, or it may not. I wouldn't rely on it, but would suggest waiting, though really, anything you should buy would probably be good enough.

 

[Godline]

Ahh ok

No rush cheers guys.