Template:Notice by frihyland & S.T.E.P. Team
GUIDE FORUM THREAD
This Guide exists to help STEP enthusiasts and new comers alike with lower end systems, specifically those who have only 1GB of VRAM, complete a STEP installation with all mods; a full STEP installation. Typically, new comers that are limited to 1GB of video RAM will often get over zealous with the mods; not realizing the effect they have on their systems and often revert back to a Performance STEP install:
Performance STEP: Core mods only; performance options wherever possible. These recommendations will not be much more that the official recommended system requirements. "My poor box needs all of the mercy that I can spare it, but I can't do without STEP!"
This; however, is not necessary. In the following sections, you'll learn exactly how to maintain a full STEP installation without stuttering and performance issues.
Several settings play a role when modding with limited hardware. Below is a general overview of these settings with recommendations.
*You need up to 6GB to install vanilla Skyrim with all patches. DLCs will require up to an additional 6GB.
