Best Computers For Skyrim - The Elder Scrolls V

Skyrim features a gorgeous open-world and fast-paced combat system, so what better way to play it than on the best computers for Skyrim? First released in 2011, Skyrim is an action RPG game that follows on from the previous installment of Elder Scrolls IV. Players control an escaped prisoner who has the ability to consume a dragon's soul and in turn help the world of Skyrim with his powers. The game has been critically acclaimed and won numerous awards and recommendations from fans and professional reviewers alike.

Best Computers Skyrim The Elder Scrolls V

First released in 2011, Skyrim: The Elder Scrolls V is now playable on all consoles including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and of course PC. Since its release, the game has gone on to release downloadable content which includes the Dawnguard, Hellfire and Dragonborn add-ons. What keeps the game alive even today is the fact that players can create "mods" for the game, which help improve upon the gameplay of the original version. Some of the more famous mods include: Enderal: The Shards of Order, The Fall of the Space Core and many more can be found on mod sites like Nexus Mods.

Since it was released in 2011, my laptops/computers can run Skyrim failry well since it was optimized for machines in those years. A dedicated graphics card is recommended to run the game well, but check out the minium requirements below:

Minimum System Requirements

Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)

Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor

2GB System RAM

6GB free HDD Space

Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM

DirectX compatible sound card

Internet access for Steam activation

Check out our list below for the different computers you can get that can run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at these settings.

Budget Computers For Skyrim

These computers should all be capable of running Skyrim based on the recommended specs. They have enough RAM to allow the game to run smoothly and all come with a dedicated graphics card for processing the game in good quality.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
HP 8300 4K Gaming Computer
	3.2 GHz Intel Core i5	8GB	1TB HDD	GT730	Check Price On Amazon
CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA3400A Gaming Desktop
	AMD FX-6300 3.50GHZ Six-Core	8GB	1TB HDD	AMD Radeon R7 250	Check Price On Amazon
iBuyPower Gaming Enthusiast Desktop PC AM010A
	AMD FX-6300 3.5Ghz	8GB	1TB HDD	NVIDIA Geforce GT 710	Check Price On Amazon
Lenovo Ideacentre 710-25ISH High Performance Gaming Desktop
	Intel 2.7GHz i5-6400	8GB	1TB Hybrid	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 730	Check Price On Amazon

Best Computers For Skyrim

Some of the best computers currently available; all of these computers come with powerful graphics cards, plenty of space and storage and fast CPUs with plenty of cores.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
CUK Switch 77 - Gamer Ready Desktop
	Intel Pentium G4560	12 GB	1TB HDD	GTX 1060	Check Price On Amazon
Acer Predator AG3-710 Gaming Desktop Computer
	Intel i5-6400	8GB	128GB M.2 SSD + 1TB HDD	GTX 1060	Check Price On Amazon
HP OMEN Gaming VR Ready Desktop
	Intel Core i5-7400	8GB	1TB HDD	GTX 1060	Check Price On Amazon
SkyTech Archangel II Gaming Computer Desktop PC
	AMD RYZEN 5 1400	16 GB	1TB HDD	GTX 1060	Check Price On Amazon
SkyTech ArchAngel GTX 1050 Ti Gaming Computer Desktop
	AMD FX-6300 3.50GHz	8GB	1TB HDD	GTX 1050 Ti	Check Price On Amazon

High-End Computers for Skyrim

The high-end computers should be more than good enough to run Skyrim. They sport some of the newest graphics cards, including the GTX 1080 and come with plenty of RAM to keep the game running for longer.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
2019 Latest ELUK OMEN Obelisk Gaming Desktop PC
	Intel i9-9900K	16GB	512GB NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD	NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti 11GB GPU	Check Price On Amazon
CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC
	i9-9900K	16GB	1TB PCI-E NVMe SSD	RTX 2070	Check Price On Amazon
OMEN by HP Gaming Desktop Computer
	i7-9700K	16GB	2 TB hard drive, 512 GB SSD	RTX 2080 Ti	Check Price On Amazon
MSI Trident X Plus 9SF-054US High-End Small Form Factor PC
	i9-9900K	32GB	512GB PCIe NVME SSD+2TB HDD	RTX 2080Ti	Check Price On Amazon
CUK Continuum Micro Gamer PC
	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X	16GB	1TB NVMe SSD	RTX 2060	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on August 2019

Unlimited Budget Computers for Skyrim

If you have an unlimited budget, these computers are for you. Capable of running any game, they have high amounts of ram, the latest and overpowered CPUs, powerful dedicated graphics cards and plenty of storage. These are some of the best computers for around.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
Adamant Custom 18X-Core Liquid Cooled Media Workstation Gaming Desktop
	Intel Core i9 9980XE	128Gb	10TB HDD 1TB NVMe SSD	2-Way SLI Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti	Check Price On Amazon
ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 PC
	i9-9900K	64Gb	2TB 7200RPM + 1TB SSD	RTX 2080	Check Price On Amazon
MSI Infinite X Plus 9SF-270US Enthusiast
	i9-9900K	64Gb	4TB NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD	RTX 2080Ti	Check Price On Amazon
CORSAIR ONE PRO i180 High-Performance PC
	i9-9920X	32GB	960GB M.2 SSD,2TB HDD	RTX 2080 Ti	Check Price On Amazon
12X-Core Video Editing Workstation Gaming PC AMD Ryzen
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X	64Gb	5TB HDD 1TB SSD	SLI Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on August 2019

FAQ - Skyrim Computers

Can Skyrim work on Macs?

Skyrim currently doesn't have a version for Macs. You can play Skyrim on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

Suggestions for Skyrim Computers?

Got any suggestions for running Skyrim on a computer? What are you currently using? Do you find it runs well, or do you have lag? List your processor, ram, graphics card and HDD type in the comments below so we can see what everyone else is using.