Skyrim Guides, Secrets and Tips

List of graphics improvement mods that make Skyrim awesome.(with links)

2012-03-04T02:22:00.001-08:00

My list of mods that make Skyrim awesome, combine them all and skyrim will become extremely beautifull. (Obviously there will be a frame rate drop so make sure you 've got a fine rig)

BASIC(very basic mods that change the game a lot in terms of graphics)
2D TO 3D OBJECT REPLACER
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=8655
SKYRIM HD TEXTURES
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=607#content
FLORA OVERHAUL
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=141

SECONDARY(list of mods that dont make very significant changes but if combined the game becomes awesome)
REALISTIC FIRE
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=836
SUNGLARE
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=116
HIGH RES DRAGONS
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1154
HIGH RES WATER
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=711
HIGH RES NPC CLOTHING
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=2674
ENHANCED DISTANT TERAIN
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1598
ENHANCED BLOOD TEXTURES
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=60
LEGIBLE ROADSIGNS
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=436
REAL ICE
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=5388
BETTER SNOW
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=10383
HIGH RES WEAPON TEXTURES
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1754
BETTER ANIMAL TEXTURES
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=3621
NICER SNOWFLAKES
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=296

FACES(BY XENIUS)(all of these mods are made by xenius, the very best modder for me, and if combined the are a complete face overhaul, faces will never look ugly and blocky again if)
BETTER WARPAINT
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=4489
XENIUS CHARACTER ENHANCEMENT
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=2356
DETAILED FACES
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=26
DETAILED BODIES
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=256
DETAILED LIPS
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=689
BLOCKY FACES FIX
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=30
HIGH QUALITY EYES
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=498
BETTER BEAST RACES
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=944

Skyrim Gaming PCs for any budget.

2012-03-04T02:14:00.000-08:00

So, in order to run Skyrim like the developers intended you to do, you must have a fine gaming pc. Even though Skyrim is a console port and is not too demanding, in order to max out every single setting you will need to spend some money. I am here to help you get the best "bang for your buck" components and not spend a huge ammount of money just to enjoy Skyrim.

My Rig
Intel Core i5 2500k OCed at 4.0 Ghz
Gtx 570 slightly oced
8gb Corsair Vengeance 1600 mhz RAM
Running the game at 1080p

So with this gaming pc i can max out Skyrim and get a minimum of 35 fps and an average of 56 fps. My whole pc cost 1500 euro, these parts about 750 euro, that doesnt mean you have to spend these money in order to enjoy skyrim. Right bellow is a list of custom gaming builds that can run Skyrim very well, the first is a budget the second a mid-range and the third a high-end.

Budget Build
Motherboard Asrock p67 Pro B3 100 €
CPU Intel core i5 2400 170 €
GPU Gtx 550 120 €
Ram Corsair Vengeance 1600 Mhz 4 Gb 25€

Τotal: About 430€ with rebates

Mid-Range
Motherboard Asus p8p67 m-pro rev 3.0 130€
CPU Intel core i5 2500k 220€
GPU Gtx 560 ti 230€
Ram Corsair Vengeance 8Gb (2x 4Gb) 1600mhz 50€

Total: About 650€ with rebates

High-End
Motherboard Asus Sabertooth P67 B3 180€
CPU Intel Core i5 2500k 220€
GPU Gtx 580(500€) or Gtx 570(350€)
Ram Corsair Vengeance 16Gb(100€) or Corsair Vengeance 8Gb(50€)

Total: About 1030€ or 850€(with gtx 570 and 8gb ram) both with rebates

All of these builds exept of the budget one will be able to max out skyrim and never fps lower than 28.....the budget build will be able to max out skyrim but it will see fps drops at demanding areas. The mid range and high end builds will be able to run the game at 1080p just fine....but for the budget build i sugest a resolution of 1680x1050 or 1600x900.(By the way, if the budget builds CPU is overclocked to 4 Ghz the game will run just fine maxed out, if you use the budget build and need more performance i sugest you set shadows to high)

Introduction

2012-03-04T01:49:00.001-08:00

Hello, ladies and gentlement.....my name is Nick and I love skyrim

I will fill this blog with guides secrets and tips (as well as mods) in the near future....stay tuned.