# The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [December 12, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846 "2010-12-12T02:45:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![Mr.Kobayashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/261 "2011-11-02T16:30:56Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > Dumb question, but if you pre-order from Amazon, does that mean you won’t get it until it arrives 2 days after it’s release date? Depends what delivery option you pick. Amazon every now and again actually delivers games early; on my pre-order on Amazon it dispatches on the 10th. With expedited delivery I’m hoping it’ll be here by the release date. > [@Illuminatiprimus](#): > > I nearly posted to say “Oh my god, the quality of this CGI is amazing!” but then realised it was actually live. :o That’s what it looks like on a decent PC…heh. Speaking of which, minimum specs were released about a week ago: Recommended Specs: 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 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 Specs: 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 compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM DirectX compatible sound card Internet access for Steam activation According to one of the devs on Twitter; “The Min specs get you playing, The recommended specs let you play on High, not on Ultra. You’ll want beefier rig for that” ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/262 "2011-11-02T16:46:43Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > Dumb question, but if you pre-order from Amazon, does that mean you won’t get it until it arrives 2 days after it’s release date? GTA IV from Amazon got to me the day before release date. YMMV. And MMMV. I think they try to ship so the package arrives on the release date. It’s just that UPS was quicker than they expected I guess. ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/263 "2011-11-02T17:44:42Z")
Thanks, I kind of want the map that comes with the pre order, but I also want to spend the long weekend playing the game. ---
**Author:** ![Koldanar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@Koldanar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koldanar)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/264 "2011-11-02T17:58:52Z")
> [@Illuminatiprimus](#): > > I should probably get an upgrade too. Can you run [it.com](http://it.com) says I can run the minimum but not the recommended as my processor is a bit out of date. My PC is two years old but apart from the processor being outdated it’s actually a decent spec. What socket is your motherboard? (Or, if you don’t know that, what is the CPU? Sometimes you can get a little more juice out of a mobo with a better processor). I’m unfortunately stuck on a much older model, with no-where to go CPU wise otherwise I could have a new rig right now. ETA : Send me a PM if you want, I don’t want to hijack. Are there videos out there of the game playing on a min to reccomended spec system? I’d like to see what I’ll be missing. ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/265 "2011-11-02T18:17:05Z")
I just pre-ordered it with the option to get it delivered the same day as release. We also just refinished our basement into a man cave, I mean a family room, with a bar and a fridge. Now, we just have to wait. ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/266 "2011-11-02T18:54:16Z")
> [@Koldanar](#): > > What socket is your motherboard? (Or, if you don’t know that, what is the CPU? Sometimes you can get a little more juice out of a mobo with a better processor). > > I’m unfortunately stuck on a much older model, with no-where to go CPU wise otherwise I could have a new rig right now. > > ETA : Send me a PM if you want, I don’t want to hijack. > > Are there videos out there of the game playing on a min to reccomended spec system? I’d like to see what I’ll be missing. Yeah - it’s called the console version. Seriously guys, this is barely an improvement over Oblivion. If you’ve got a rig that is from 2007, you’ll be playing it fine at console settings (720p, low). Anything above that is sweet gravy. ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/267 "2011-11-02T20:37:09Z")
> [@Koldanar](#): > > What socket is your motherboard? (Or, if you don’t know that, what is the CPU? Sometimes you can get a little more juice out of a mobo with a better processor). > > I’m unfortunately stuck on a much older model, with no-where to go CPU wise otherwise I could have a new rig right now. > > ETA : Send me a PM if you want, I don’t want to hijack. > > Are there videos out there of the game playing on a min to reccomended spec system? I’d like to see what I’ll be missing. I’ve checked the manufacturers specs and the best I can install on my current motherboard is a Pentium quad core. Whilst it’s better than nothing that’s still on the “outdated” list. If I want to get a current gen processor I need a new motherboard, which is outside my capabilities of installing. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/268 "2011-11-02T20:45:40Z")
Wow, how did I not find out about this until now? And I spent this month’s gaming money on Sim City 4. How much like Oblivion is this going to be? I hope they do away with that horrible leveling system. ---
**Author:** ![Kinthalis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kinthalis/32/16084_2.png) [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/269 "2011-11-02T21:05:33Z")
> [@Illuminatiprimus](#): > > I’ve checked the manufacturers specs and the best I can install on my current motherboard is a Pentium quad core. Whilst it’s better than nothing that’s still on the “outdated” list. If I want to get a current gen processor I need a new motherboard, which is outside my capabilities of installing. Installing a mobo is fairly easy. But in case you really don’t want to do it, I’m sure a mom and pop PC repair shop will get you started for cheap. > [@olivesmarch4th](#): > > Wow, how did I not find out about this until now? And I spent this month’s gaming money on Sim City 4. > > How much like Oblivion is this going to be? I hope they do away with that horrible leveling system. People have said the leveling system is closer to Fallout than oblivion. Still, there will be mods 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Kobayashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/270 "2011-11-02T21:20:57Z")
Some more on the levelling [here.](http://gamerant.com/elder-scrolls-5-skyrim-leveling-fallout-tao-60364/) In Fallout 3 you could eventually become a god, but go to Old Olney out of the Vault and you would get your face peeled off by Deathclaws. ---
**Author:** ![Bosstrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Bosstrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstrain)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/271 "2011-11-02T22:13:10Z")
> [@Mr.Kobayashi](#): > > Speaking of which, minimum specs were released about a week ago: Yes, I believe they called it a 360,…hmmmm, I shall have to get more info on this mysterious device they call a console. (a bad attempt at humor…) 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/272 "2011-11-02T22:38:14Z")
> [@Kinthalis](#): > > Installing a mobo is fairly easy. But in case you really don’t want to do it, I’m sure a mom and pop PC repair shop will get you started for cheap. It’ll be good for the economy 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Kobayashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/273 "2011-11-02T22:55:47Z")
> [@Bosstrain](#): > > Yes, I believe they called it a 360,…hmmmm, I shall have to get more info on this mysterious device they call a console. > > (a bad attempt at humor…) > > 🆒 I just want to say one word to you. Just one word. Mods! ---
**Author:** ![MichaelEmouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/michaelemouse/32/101_2.png) [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/274 "2011-11-02T23:00:34Z")
> [@olivesmarch4th](#): > > Wow, how did I not find out about this until now? And I spent this month’s gaming money on Sim City 4. > > How much like Oblivion is this going to be? I hope they do away with that horrible leveling system. That’s ok. A month from now, it will be better on PC because of the inevitable patches and mods. Is that what you’ll be playing it on? If not, patches are still likely on the consoles. If you’ll play it on PC, check the system requirements and your own specs. I got my computer early this year and I’m only a bit above the recommended requirements. ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/275 "2011-11-03T00:33:47Z")
Not only will it be better in a month on the PC, in six months it will be an entirely different game with all the mods. Also, in about 3 weeks, it will have boobies, because that’s usually a high priority for the “community.” ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Kobayashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/276 "2011-11-03T00:57:54Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > Also, in about 3 weeks, it will have boobies, because that’s usually a high priority for the “community.” 3 _weeks_? It took modders about 3 hours to upload the first adult mods for Fallout New Vegas. ---
**Author:** ![Bosstrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Bosstrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstrain)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/277 "2011-11-03T01:47:57Z")
> [@Mr.Kobayashi](#): > > I just want to say one word to you. Just one word. Mods! I know, I know, I’ve gotten into this argument online and offline many times, I do not wish to start it again, but I have two words for you sir… **comfy** … **chair** …😃 ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/278 "2011-11-03T02:50:19Z")
I’ve got three words actually for me…three day weekend. I even admitted to my students today that “next weekend will be extremely unproductive.” ---
**Author:** ![smiling\_bandit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/279 "2011-11-03T03:07:02Z")
> [@Bosstrain](#): > > I know, I know, I’ve gotten into this argument online and offline many times, I do not wish to start it again, but I have two words for you sir… **comfy** … **chair** …😃 Can’t we compromise? You hook up your computer to the big tv and the comfy chair and the controller. We stop teasing you. ---
**Author:** ![Bosstrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Bosstrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstrain)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846/280 "2011-11-03T04:50:15Z")
> [@smiling\_bandit](#): > > Can’t we compromise? You hook up your computer to the big tv and the comfy chair and the controller. > > We stop teasing you. C’mon :), you left yourself wide open, you hook your console up to the monitor and the desk and the uncomfortable chair, then we’ll call it even :D. Good comeback though, I must admit you got me, however, seeing as how that isn’t a possibility due to my unique situation, and my stubborn support of consoles, it isn’t gonna’ happen, so please, tease away, I can take it ;), and I can tease back, remember, I have the computer rig that’s the envy of all, don’t make me quote myself again 🆒 (you can just look back at my previous specs in this thread anyway). 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846.md?page=13) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/563846.md?page=15)