Full Skyrim requirements

To run the Skyrim system requirements, you will need an AMD Radeon X1950 PRO GPU, an Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 CPU, 2GB of RAM, and 6GB of free HD or SSD space.

The Skyrim system requirements ask for a minimum graphics card equivalent to an AMD Radeon X1950 Pro. However a GPU equivalent to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 is recommended. An Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 CPU is required at a minimum to run Elder Scrolls 5, whereas an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or better is recommended. The minimum memory requirement for Skyrim is 2 GB of RAM installed in your computer. If possible, make sure your have 4 GB of RAM in order to run Skyrim to its full potential. The Skyrim PC requirements state that you will need at least 6 GB free storage space.

Skyrim guides

If you are using the console, then check PCGamesN for the latest Skyrim commands and cheats. They also have all the best Skyrim mods, and a Skyrim achievement guide.

Latest Elder Scrolls game

Looking for the online game? Check our ESO system requirements and the PCGamesN Elder Scrolls 6 release date guide. 

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Skyrim will run on PC system with Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit) and upwards.

Looking for an upgrade? See our graphics card comparison and CPU compare for benchmarks. We'll help you find the best deal for the right gear to run the game.

Skyrim FPS - what frame rate can you expect?

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