PC Will this run Skyrim?

[Towls]

I am getting a new Desktop for Christmas and my range is about 600$ or less. I am not really good with computer specs so i was hoping someone here could help me out... I have 2 computers i am looking at, a Custom one and a used one from craigslist... I am also open to your suggestions on a different one in my price range thank you alot everyone

Custom built one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341048
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227367
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908

Used one on craigslist:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/sys/2717336301.html

also open to suggestions! really appreciated thanks a million!

 

[Towls]

Sorry forgot to mention i was looking for one that can run Skyrim at about mid-high graphics with a good framerate... Is it possible with a budget of 600$?

 

[michaelb15]

ohh yea it will run no problem on that. I have a pretty old computer and I have it on mid-high settings with good fps, and my computer doesnt have that good of specs

 

[Towls]

which one? and thanks for the help michaelb15!

 

[michaelb15]

the newegg one with the Radien vid card.. personally I like Nvidia but that will do for sure.. the one from craigslist doesnt seem to have a vid card, so that would put ya over the $600 mark with a 150$ vid card. (although if you could get one for that it would be the definate choice)

No prob hope it helps

 

[Towls]

it did thanks! i now feel much better knowing this info

 

[Flamingtaco]

That will run it on high settings. If you want to go up to ultra you should either get the 6870 instead for $30 more or the nvidia gtx 560 ti for about $200. If you wanna stay lower budget then the nvidia equivalent of the 6850 would be a gtx 550 ti

 

[Towls]

Hello thank you for the advice flamingtaco! i have 1 question though

Is Nvidia better then raedon in general? Because i noticed the gtx 550 ti is cheaper then the Raedon Sapphire






Thanks!

 

[Towls]

Also, say i switch the 75$ 650W power supply with a 40-50$ 500-550W power supply, would i experince a difference in gaming or just in general?

oh and what setting would this go on? i am going for med-ultra

 

[Deadhand]

Better isn't a great choice of words, people will argue that both sides are better than the other. At different times in my life I have preferred nVidia for it's ease of use, and Radeon for it's customizability and better cost per performance. At this point in time, I prefer nVidia, but if you can find a better deal on a Radeon, there would be absolutely nothing wrong with taking the better deal. If the nVidia is cheaper, especially the GTX 550 Ti (amazing bang-for-the-buck ratio in this card) I would jump on it.

 

[Towls]

ok thanks i am pretty much set to go here on this

 

[Deadhand]

Also, say i switch the 75$ 650W power supply with a 40-50$ 500-550W power supply, would i experince a difference in gaming or just in general?

I wouldn't go below 650W, but I like having some overhead when it comes to PSUs. You should be fine with a 500 to 550W PSU for this build.

 

[Towls]

sorry for all the questions


What does the power supply do exactly? im a noob when it comes to computers

 

[Flamingtaco]

Power supply gives electricity to all the parts in your pc. If its not high enough then you will encountr crashes or black screens. I would go no lower than 650 especially if you ever want to upgrade the machine even more. As for the cards, nvidia is a little better and I had a more stable experience with an nvidia card, but the 6870 I have gave me the power I wanted for mich cheaper.

 

[Deadhand]

Supplies measured and controlled electricity to the devices connected to it. You'll usually have a 4-pin (or 6) connection for the mobo, a 6-pin connection for a 550 Ti or 6850, then some molex or flat connectors for fans, drives, etc, but those don't have much of a draw. Long as you're not going SLi or Crossfire 650W is plenty, unless for some odd reason the mobo was power hungry (power user mobo with high customization for overclocking) or a newer GFX card, which take 8-pin or even multiple connections (my GTX 590 takes 8-pin x2).

 

[Towls]

so i should stick with the nvidia gtx 550 ti and the 650W then. Thanks DeadHand and FlamingTaco!

 

[Towls]

are any of these savings black friday savings or like past christmas savings? because i may be getting it mid-late december

 

[Deadhand]

so i should stick with the nvidia gtx 550 ti and the 650W then. Thanks DeadHand and FlamingTaco!

In my opinion I would agree with that being a smart purchase! Far as the deals, not sure.

 

[Flamingtaco]

Tigerdirect.com tends to have good deals on cards so I would check there before buying from newegg or amazon. Also for the holidays you mgt be able to snag a card with a free game download. Mine came with Deus Ex HR Good luck with your computer, customizing it can be a daunting task but its worth it

 

[Flamingtaco]

Here this card is the same as the one you just posted and the same price but it has a download coupon for three free games, just cause 2, mafia 2, and dungeon siege 3 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=927670&csid=_22
The psu is about the same. Go with either one. It might be easier to get the tigeridrect if youre also etting the card from there