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* Installed vanilla Skyrim with all DLCs | * Installed vanilla Skyrim with all DLCs | ||
* | * Optimized* DLC textures using the [[Guide:DDSopt|DDSopt Guide]] | ||
* Used suggested constraints settings for High Quality (H1, H2, H3) | |||
* Installed modding pre-reqs (SKSE, MO, BOSS, Wyre Bash, etc..) | * Installed modding pre-reqs (SKSE, MO, BOSS, Wyre Bash, etc..) | ||
* | * Vanilla Benchmarks | ||
* | * Complete* STEP Core Installation and Benchmarks, using baseline and recommended** configuration options. | ||
* All STEP core mods were installed EXCEPT: | |||
- 2.F. Conflicting Graphics - Bethesda Hi-Res DLC Optimized | |||
- 2.F. Conflicting Graphics - Bethesda Hi-Res DLC Optimized | |||
As suggested in the guide, having 2GB of VRAM means I could have used the stock HRDLC. | As suggested in the guide, having 2GB of VRAM means I could have used the stock HRDLC. | ||
Since I've already DDSopt'd the stock textures, I'll use them instead, at the top of my MO | Since I've already DDSopt'd the stock textures, I'll use them instead, at the top of my list in MO. | ||
- 2.J. Animations & Effects Skyrim Sunglare is no longer available | - 2.J. Animations & Effects Skyrim Sunglare is no longer available for download. | ||
** Recommended settings: I selected the red tomato texture, personal preference. | |||
* STEP Core Benchmarks |
Revision as of 23:30, June 22, 2014
System Specs | Benchmarks | PlayBuild |
The Songs of Jodene Sparks, Vol I
A journey from STEP to custom play-build.
What follows below is a journal of my choices, mistakes, successes and other notes as I put together a build of Skyrim I've come to enjoy playing*.
Part of this may appear the unintelligible ramblings of a madman, others parts more finely polished.
At times I'll throw an update or note here for myself, then come back later and edit/revise the ramblings into something more understandable.
* Your mileage may vary.
- Installed vanilla Skyrim with all DLCs
- Optimized* DLC textures using the DDSopt Guide
* Used suggested constraints settings for High Quality (H1, H2, H3)
- Installed modding pre-reqs (SKSE, MO, BOSS, Wyre Bash, etc..)
- Vanilla Benchmarks
- Complete* STEP Core Installation and Benchmarks, using baseline and recommended** configuration options.
* All STEP core mods were installed EXCEPT: - 2.F. Conflicting Graphics - Bethesda Hi-Res DLC Optimized As suggested in the guide, having 2GB of VRAM means I could have used the stock HRDLC. Since I've already DDSopt'd the stock textures, I'll use them instead, at the top of my list in MO. - 2.J. Animations & Effects Skyrim Sunglare is no longer available for download. ** Recommended settings: I selected the red tomato texture, personal preference.
- STEP Core Benchmarks