Since Skyrim is coming out and my computer is somewhat stuffty, I need to build a new one. Build a whole new one, not upgrade my current computer. As of now, I have $340, which doesn't help. My Dad has a lot of spare computer parts, but it's mostly 128MB memory sticks and outdated GPU's and sound cards. En quote from wikipedia, the minimum requirements for TES:V Skyrim are:
2.0 GHz processor or higher
512MB GPU
3 GB of RAM
Windows XP, Vista, or 7
DirectX 9 compatible sound card
DirectX 9 and other bullstuff.
I have no idea if this is true, since Bethesda never actually released any requirements, but I think these are just estimations. Either way, my computer right now can definitely not run Skyrim on decent settings, or even low settings, I assure you.
Since I have an extremely low budget, I need to find a way to make money and build a computer to run Skyrim on at least medium settings. I am already looking at parts, but my money definitely won't cut it when Skyrim comes out. I'm definitely looking at this $667 PC from Maximum PC's August issue, which looks and I am sure will run great, but I need 300 more dollars, and that won't come easily. I can try to narrow down the price a little bit, but to no avail, since my budget is small.
I don't have to buy Skyrim RIGHT when it comes out, but it would be nice if I could get it soon, with a brand new computer to run my other games nicely as well.
Help, if you can.
