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The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is a role-playing game with action elements in an open world. It was developed and released by Bethesda for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC on... Read more

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System Requirements The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for Skyrim specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 2 Gb
• Free Space: 6 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 3850 (512 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for Skyrim show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 2.8 GHz [Will it run?]
• RAM: 4 Gb
• Free Space: 6 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1 Gb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Requirements updated: April 7, 2026

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Will The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim run on my PC?

Minimum to run The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim: processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+, graphics card nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 3850 (512 Mb), 2 Gb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim weigh on PC?

To install The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim you need 6 Gb of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim?

The minimum graphics card for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim: nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 3850 (512 Mb). Recommended: nVidia GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1 Gb).

How much RAM is needed for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim?

For The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, at least 2 Gb of RAM is required. Recommended 4 Gb.