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= Introduction = | = Introduction = | ||
Welcome to the [http://www.enbdev.com/ ENBSeries Graphics Modification] for ''Skyrim'' Guide. The ENBSeries is a special type of mod, different from most Skyrim mods, created and maintained by Boris Voronstov. ENB adds in effects to Skyrim that were not available before, like SSAO and Depth of Field, as well as providing a memory manager known as ENBoost. The following will help newcomers become familiar with the basics of installing and using ENB and will also answer many questions for every user, from novice to expert. The STEP Forums now have dedicated ENB subforums, for recommendations of ENB Profiles go [http://forum.step-project.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=105 here], and for ENB Support go [http://forum.step-project.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=87 here]. | |||
== What is ENB? == | == What is ENB? == | ||
ENBSeries is a powerful post processing modification | ENBSeries is a powerful post processing modification available for ''Skyrim'' and other games. It was developed by Boris Vorontsov, who still maintains and updates the mod. The mod also enables users to create custom configurations (ENBs, ENB Profiles) designed to their own specifications by modifying rendering functions and the application of additional effects such as bloom, depth of field, and SSAO. ENB Series has also added a memory manager known as ENBoost which assists in offloading memory from the system memory (RAM) to video memory (VRAM) and avoid crashes. ENBs often enhance overall lighting, colors, and shadows among other aspects of the game, but comes with a performance loss of anywhere between 5% to 50% of total frames per second (FPS), depending on the hardware setup and the ENB features being used. Most users find this loss acceptable compared to the enhancements and features gained from the ENB. | ||
Use {{#switchtablink:Quickstart|Quickstart}} tab to get right into using an ENB Profile. | |||
== What is ENBoost? == | == What is ENBoost? == | ||
ENBoost is a memory reduction feature added to the ENB Series to address the crashes and freezes of Skyrim due to hitting system memory | ENBoost is a memory reduction feature added to the ENB Series to address the crashes and freezes of ''Skyrim'' due to hitting system memory (RAM) limit of a 32-bit application. ENBoost is included in the ENB Series graphics modification and is now a part of all up to date ENB profiles or can be used without the graphic modifications of the ENB Series. The ENBoost tab will explain using ENBoost for users that just want the to use the memory manager without the graphics modifications. ENBoost is designed to work better for more powerful computers that have more video memory (VRAM) available. | ||
Use {{#switchtablink:Quickstart|Quickstart}} tab to get right into using an ENBoost. | |||
= Quickstart = | = Quickstart = |
Revision as of 07:33, January 9, 2014
Template:Notice A comprehensive guide for properly setting up ENB for n00bs and gurus alike -- by the Wiki Editors & S.T.E.P. Team
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