Will DDScopt work for me

[Tomack13]

This is my second go-round with MO and I have made the decision to try following the STEP Guide.  I am running on Windows 7 - 64-bit OS.  I have started with a fresh install of STEAM and have deleted all old saves from the game.  Also I have deleted MO from my computer and all of the mods.  I completely have started from scratch.  New downloads of MO and all and I mean all of my mods.  Off to a poor start.

 

Stuck already at 1.C. Installing Utilities.

I intend on using Mod Organizer, Loot and TES5Edit.  Is it imperative to use DDSopt?

Reading the description of DDSopt on Nexus it states that it requires VISTA (and up).

Edited January 12, 2016 by Tomack13

[Nebulous112]

Hey Tomack. I recommend not messing around with DDSopt and just use the STEP Vanilla Optimized Textures (installed during 2.D Fixes).

 

DDSopt is a great tool, but by far the most benefit is found from optimizing the vanilla Skyrim textures, which STEP has already done. Optimizing the textures of the other mods helps FPS a little bit, but I don't think it's worth the hassle for most users.

[Tomack13]

Thanks!