mithikx
10-27-2011, 02:33 AM
Link orginally posted by KiriSilvermane (http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/user/712447-kirisilvermane/) over at the Bethesda forums, you can find the original thread here (http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/topic/1246638-yougamers-pc-benchmark-test/).
http://www.yougamers.com/gameometer/10496/
You need Java on your browser and it may take a minute or two.
It just scans your hardware make and model and see if it meets the game's specifications. Its safe, site is run by Futuremark Corporation, they do 3DMark (a PC Benchmarking software).
If you have Java installed on your browser then click the green "Click here to see your system's performance" button and you will need to authorize Java to run either this time only or every time; the choice is up to you. After a minute or two the scan will complete informing you of the results, here is a sample result (http://i.imgur.com/lswhn.png).
Note that this scan apparently gets some graphics card information (VRAM) incorrect for some people.
This website and the official specifications for Skyrim obviously does not account for outdated drivers, failing hardware, other programs hogging resources (causing lag) and etc.
My effort to reduce the amount of CAN I RUN IT threads...;)
Miscellaneous Information:
When is Skyrim out.
- Release date is November 11th, 2011 across all systems, internationally (unless a retailer decides otherwise, in which case they are stupid)
When will Skyrim unlock on Steam?
- The game will unlock on Steam in APPROXIMATELY... (Click) (http://store.steampowered.com/app/72850/)
When can I preload Skyrim?
No one knows for sure, the forums will let you know when it's available :)
Will there be any problems with mods?
No, all PC versions of Skyrim are the same, in that they ALL use Steam and Steamworks.
Can I play Skyrim offline?
Yes, the game does not require an active internet connection to PLAY.
BUT you first have to install and activate the game online through Steam (this applies to all PC versions)
Steam / digital copies (e.g. D2D) must download/pre load then decrypt on launch day.
Retail (physical) copies must install and activate on launch day.
Downloading, pre loading, decrypting and activation require internet access.
Skyrim patches and DLC
Patches are done automatically through Steam like all other Steam games, this maybe disabled by right clicking on the game, going to Properties then to the UPDATES tab and changing the option on the drop down menu. (Only works when the game is installed. DLCs are PROBABLY done through Steam as well since it is a Steam game (also any other digital retailer).
Backing up a Steam game.
You can backup any Steam game by right clicking on it and going to the LOCAL FILES tab and selecting BACKUP GAME FILES... then select the loaction and any file splitting (if desired). Note that mods and save games are not backed up.
What are the specifications?
Recommended:
Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
4GB System RAM
6GB free HDD space
DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon 4890 or higher).
DirectX compatible sound card
Internet access for Steam activation
Minimum:
Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor
2GB System RAM
6GB free HDD Space
Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM
DirectX compatible sound card
Internet access for Steam activation
Wondering if your setup is up to snuff? Check out this graphics cards hierarchy chart at Tom’s Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card-gaming-performance,3042-7.html). And to discuss with fans, jump into our forums (http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/topic/1245750-unofficial-will-my-pc-run-skyrim-discussion-37-with-hardware-guide/).
Updated: We’ve seen plenty of comments relating to the game only requiring six gigs of HDD space. Don’t worry… there’s still a ton of game in there. The total HDD space relates more to the compression opitmizations we’re able to do with The Creation Engine. Not only are do we think you’ll be impressed with how the game looks, but also how much faster it runs..
http://www.bethblog.com/index.php/2011/10/25/skyrim-system-requirements-announced/
Can I use a 360 controller for PC?
- Yes.
Can I remap keys?
- Yes.
Is there a hardcore mode like in Fallout: New Vegas?
- No.
Will the game have 64-bit support
- No. (No official 64-bit support at launch and no mention of it in future patches)
(Unofficially, maybe modders will get around to it)
Are there werewolves?
- No. (No idea about future content/DLCs)
Are there achievements like on the console version?
- Yes, they work like other Steam achievements too.
Does Skyrim use GFWL?
- No, Skyrim uses Steamworks, not Game For Windows Live, but it is labeled a "Games For Windows" which is different.
EDIT 2:
A5TR0 (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/member.php?u=1116806) made a more purpose tuned information thread here (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2203314). Any general inquiries and answers to those inquiries can be made at that thread if you want to (not forcing anyone or anything, dont want to sound too official =P)
http://www.yougamers.com/gameometer/10496/
You need Java on your browser and it may take a minute or two.
It just scans your hardware make and model and see if it meets the game's specifications. Its safe, site is run by Futuremark Corporation, they do 3DMark (a PC Benchmarking software).
If you have Java installed on your browser then click the green "Click here to see your system's performance" button and you will need to authorize Java to run either this time only or every time; the choice is up to you. After a minute or two the scan will complete informing you of the results, here is a sample result (http://i.imgur.com/lswhn.png).
Note that this scan apparently gets some graphics card information (VRAM) incorrect for some people.
This website and the official specifications for Skyrim obviously does not account for outdated drivers, failing hardware, other programs hogging resources (causing lag) and etc.
My effort to reduce the amount of CAN I RUN IT threads...;)
Miscellaneous Information:
When is Skyrim out.
- Release date is November 11th, 2011 across all systems, internationally (unless a retailer decides otherwise, in which case they are stupid)
When will Skyrim unlock on Steam?
- The game will unlock on Steam in APPROXIMATELY... (Click) (http://store.steampowered.com/app/72850/)
When can I preload Skyrim?
No one knows for sure, the forums will let you know when it's available :)
Will there be any problems with mods?
No, all PC versions of Skyrim are the same, in that they ALL use Steam and Steamworks.
Can I play Skyrim offline?
Yes, the game does not require an active internet connection to PLAY.
BUT you first have to install and activate the game online through Steam (this applies to all PC versions)
Steam / digital copies (e.g. D2D) must download/pre load then decrypt on launch day.
Retail (physical) copies must install and activate on launch day.
Downloading, pre loading, decrypting and activation require internet access.
Skyrim patches and DLC
Patches are done automatically through Steam like all other Steam games, this maybe disabled by right clicking on the game, going to Properties then to the UPDATES tab and changing the option on the drop down menu. (Only works when the game is installed. DLCs are PROBABLY done through Steam as well since it is a Steam game (also any other digital retailer).
Backing up a Steam game.
You can backup any Steam game by right clicking on it and going to the LOCAL FILES tab and selecting BACKUP GAME FILES... then select the loaction and any file splitting (if desired). Note that mods and save games are not backed up.
What are the specifications?
Recommended:
Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
4GB System RAM
6GB free HDD space
DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon 4890 or higher).
DirectX compatible sound card
Internet access for Steam activation
Minimum:
Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor
2GB System RAM
6GB free HDD Space
Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM
DirectX compatible sound card
Internet access for Steam activation
Wondering if your setup is up to snuff? Check out this graphics cards hierarchy chart at Tom’s Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card-gaming-performance,3042-7.html). And to discuss with fans, jump into our forums (http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/topic/1245750-unofficial-will-my-pc-run-skyrim-discussion-37-with-hardware-guide/).
Updated: We’ve seen plenty of comments relating to the game only requiring six gigs of HDD space. Don’t worry… there’s still a ton of game in there. The total HDD space relates more to the compression opitmizations we’re able to do with The Creation Engine. Not only are do we think you’ll be impressed with how the game looks, but also how much faster it runs..
http://www.bethblog.com/index.php/2011/10/25/skyrim-system-requirements-announced/
Can I use a 360 controller for PC?
- Yes.
Can I remap keys?
- Yes.
Is there a hardcore mode like in Fallout: New Vegas?
- No.
Will the game have 64-bit support
- No. (No official 64-bit support at launch and no mention of it in future patches)
(Unofficially, maybe modders will get around to it)
Are there werewolves?
- No. (No idea about future content/DLCs)
Are there achievements like on the console version?
- Yes, they work like other Steam achievements too.
Does Skyrim use GFWL?
- No, Skyrim uses Steamworks, not Game For Windows Live, but it is labeled a "Games For Windows" which is different.
EDIT 2:
A5TR0 (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/member.php?u=1116806) made a more purpose tuned information thread here (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2203314). Any general inquiries and answers to those inquiries can be made at that thread if you want to (not forcing anyone or anything, dont want to sound too official =P)