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Since DirectX calls are offloaded to the CPU, multiple cores are a requirement! You must have at least a dual-core processor and a quad-core is recommended. Skyrim will often max out the first core with the remaining cores being utilized between 30% to 50%. | Since DirectX calls are offloaded to the CPU, multiple cores are a requirement! You must have at least a dual-core processor and a quad-core is recommended. Skyrim will often max out the first core with the remaining cores being utilized between 30% to 50%. | ||
In order to accommodate a new processor, you often have to buy a new motherboard, unless your board was purchased within the last couple of years. The reason for this is because as new processors are | In order to accommodate a new processor, you often have to buy a new motherboard, unless your board was purchased within the last couple of years. The reason for this is because as new processors are released, they often come coupled with a new socket type; which may not match your motherboard. A new motherboard can severely effect any budget, especially when the prices of CPUs usually aren't cheap. | ||
The minimum recommendations for upgrading when purchasing for AMD you'll want an FX-Series (Zambezi); however, Intel is highly recommended. Intel performs better in nearly all tests. For Intel, a Core i5 (Ivy Bridge) or higher is best, unless you already have a sandy bridge in which case just stick with it. The closer you can get to 4Ghz (higher is faster) the better. Keep in mind the higher the hertz, the higher the price goes. | The minimum recommendations for upgrading when purchasing for AMD you'll want an FX-Series (Zambezi); however, Intel is highly recommended. Intel performs better in nearly all tests. For Intel, a Core i5 (Ivy Bridge) or higher is best, unless you already have a sandy bridge in which case just stick with it. The closer you can get to 4Ghz (higher is faster) the better. Keep in mind the higher the hertz, the higher the price goes. |