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just tested it, erm both at 97% or around that...  xD

 

ill get a new cpu first, what should i go for on an i5 level?

 

i5 4460, 4690, 4690k (if you want to overclock), or 4590.

 

 

With my specs (see signature) I manage to get 60+ FPS maxed out at 1080p with roughly 100 mods :/ (Hardly ever CTD though, so that's nice)

I had more mods before but kept crashing all over the place...

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So I play a lot of Skyrim, and I play with ALOT of mods (253 to be exact), and I don't get too great performance. In game I get around 40 frames and commonly a lot of ctds, I understand ctds are to do with Skyrim in general but I noticed my vram was maxed out when I got a lot of crashes or freezes, I'm running a gtx 750ti and a pentium g3258 at 4ghz and I'm thinking of an upgrade. Obviously I don't just play Skyrim but it is the main game I play and having good performance is a must, I've got a budget of £250 and am either going to get a 970 or a i5 4690k I was just wondering what to do and needed some advice.

Cheers!

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-GTX 750ti 
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-MSI h81m-e34 
-240gb Kingston SSD now SSD 
-1tb Seagate baracuda HDD 
-500watt Aero cool 'X-strike' PSU 
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-ASUS 21.5" 1080p monitor 

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Favorite tank: Sturmgeschütz III (I understand the Sturmgeschütz series are not technically tanks but infact SPGs, 'got me') 
Favorite Aircraft: Henschel Hs 129
 

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WarThunder = Tank destroyer and sometimes my KV-1B if im bored 
CSGO = Sniper, I seem to be able to AWP 'well' apperently 
RPGs in general = Mage or Tank w/ resoration

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So I play a lot of Skyrim, and I play with ALOT of mods (253 to be exact), and I don't get too great performance. In game I get around 40 frames and commonly a lot of ctds, I understand ctds are to do with Skyrim in general but I noticed my vram was maxed out when I got a lot of crashes or freezes, I'm running a gtx 750ti and a pentium g3258 at 4ghz and I'm thinking of an upgrade. Obviously I don't just play Skyrim but it is the main game I play and having good performance is a must, I've got a budget of £250 and am either going to get a 970 or a i5 4690k I was just wondering what to do and needed some advice.

Cheers!

Considering you experience stuttering and vram is maxed id suggest the 970

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So I play a lot of Skyrim, and I play with ALOT of mods (253 to be exact), and I don't get too great performance. In game I get around 40 frames and commonly a lot of ctds, I understand ctds are to do with Skyrim in general but I noticed my vram was maxed out when I got a lot of crashes or freezes, I'm running a gtx 750ti and a pentium g3258 at 4ghz and I'm thinking of an upgrade. Obviously I don't just play Skyrim but it is the main game I play and having good performance is a must, I've got a budget of £250 and am either going to get a 970 or a i5 4690k I was just wondering what to do and needed some advice.

Cheers!

 

Load skyrim up in windowed mode, and monitor the CPU usage and GPU usage, if GPU usage is higher, replace the GPU with a better one, if CPU usage is higher then replace the CPU with a better one, if they're both aboput the same then go for either one. (CPU first then GPU would probs be a good idea)

Specs: CPU - Intel i7 8700K @ 5GHz | GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming | Motherboard - ASUS Strix Z370-G WIFI AC | RAM - XPG Gammix DDR4-3000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) | Main Drive - Samsung 850 Evo 500GB M.2 | Other Drives - 7TB/3 Drives | CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i Pro | Case - Fractal Design Define C Mini TG | Power Supply - EVGA G3 850W

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I understand ctds are to do with Skyrim in general...

 

I don't believe so. Not once during both of my playthroughs (with/without DLC) had I crashed. I used to tab out every thirty minutes, too. I'd say it's more to do with a conflicting mod - but hey, just me going off topic.

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Load skyrim up in windowed mode, and monitor the CPU usage and GPU usage, if GPU usage is higher, replace the GPU with a better one, if CPU usage is higher then replace the CPU with a better one, if they're both aboput the same then go for either one. (CPU first then GPU would probs be a good idea

just tested it, erm both at 97% or around that...  xD

 

ill get a new cpu first, what should i go for on an i5 level?

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The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion -[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls_IV:_Oblivion]
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks and the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary, 2K Games. It is the fourth installment in The Elder Scrolls action fantasy video game series, following The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and preceding The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Oblivion was first released in March 2006. 

Favourite Music: 
Look at my Mixcloud [https://www.mixcloud.com/Gabelele/]  If you want  

PC specs: 

-Pentium G3258 
-GTX 750ti 
-8gb no name RAM 
-MSI h81m-e34 
-240gb Kingston SSD now SSD 
-1tb Seagate baracuda HDD 
-500watt Aero cool 'X-strike' PSU 
-Bitfenix Neos (Blue Y Black) 

- Modded Microsoft -Intelli mouse [linustechtips.com] (thanks to TheRandomness X/) 
-Logitech K120 keyboard 
-ASUS 21.5" 1080p monitor 

No mates facts: 

Favorite tank: Sturmgeschütz III (I understand the Sturmgeschütz series are not technically tanks but infact SPGs, 'got me') 
Favorite Aircraft: Henschel Hs 129
 

Roles or characters in games: 
WarThunder = Tank destroyer and sometimes my KV-1B if im bored 
CSGO = Sniper, I seem to be able to AWP 'well' apperently 
RPGs in general = Mage or Tank w/ resoration

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You could just get the low end i5, which would be a great option.  And maybe see if you can fit a better graphics card in there, if not.  Thats fine, Skyrim is more a cpu game and a better cpu with be better all round and help with allot more than just games.  

 

A new GPU isn't really needed as you've got a GTX 750ti which is perfectly fine, the GTX 750ti can actually probably handle the game just fine unless your running lots of ENBs.  But, the GTX 750ti is probably equal to a pretty good gpu back when skyrim was released, so.  Actually, a new CPU is the best option by far.  

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You could just get the low end i5, which would be a great option.  And maybe see if you can fit a better graphics card in there, if not.  Thats fine, Skyrim is more a cpu game and a better cpu with be better all round and help with allot more than just games.  

 

A new GPU isn't really needed as you've got a GTX 750ti which is perfectly fine, the GTX 750ti can actually probably handle the game just fine unless your running lots of ENBs.  But, the GTX 750ti is probably equal to a pretty good gpu back when skyrim was released, so.  Actually, a new CPU is the best option by far.  

cheers, allthough i am running an enb it isnt very major and i agree with you ill go for a new cpu thanks!

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks and the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary, 2K Games. It is the fourth installment in The Elder Scrolls action fantasy video game series, following The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and preceding The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Oblivion was first released in March 2006. 

Favourite Music: 
Look at my Mixcloud [https://www.mixcloud.com/Gabelele/]  If you want  

PC specs: 

-Pentium G3258 
-GTX 750ti 
-8gb no name RAM 
-MSI h81m-e34 
-240gb Kingston SSD now SSD 
-1tb Seagate baracuda HDD 
-500watt Aero cool 'X-strike' PSU 
-Bitfenix Neos (Blue Y Black) 

- Modded Microsoft -Intelli mouse [linustechtips.com] (thanks to TheRandomness X/) 
-Logitech K120 keyboard 
-ASUS 21.5" 1080p monitor 

No mates facts: 

Favorite tank: Sturmgeschütz III (I understand the Sturmgeschütz series are not technically tanks but infact SPGs, 'got me') 
Favorite Aircraft: Henschel Hs 129
 

Roles or characters in games: 
WarThunder = Tank destroyer and sometimes my KV-1B if im bored 
CSGO = Sniper, I seem to be able to AWP 'well' apperently 
RPGs in general = Mage or Tank w/ resoration

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just tested it, erm both at 97% or around that...  xD

 

ill get a new cpu first, what should i go for on an i5 level?

 

i5 4460, 4690, 4690k (if you want to overclock), or 4590.

 

 

With my specs (see signature) I manage to get 60+ FPS maxed out at 1080p with roughly 100 mods :/ (Hardly ever CTD though, so that's nice)

I had more mods before but kept crashing all over the place...

Specs: CPU - Intel i7 8700K @ 5GHz | GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming | Motherboard - ASUS Strix Z370-G WIFI AC | RAM - XPG Gammix DDR4-3000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) | Main Drive - Samsung 850 Evo 500GB M.2 | Other Drives - 7TB/3 Drives | CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i Pro | Case - Fractal Design Define C Mini TG | Power Supply - EVGA G3 850W

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i5 4460, 4690, 4690k (if you want to overclock), or 4590.

thanks

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks and the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary, 2K Games. It is the fourth installment in The Elder Scrolls action fantasy video game series, following The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and preceding The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Oblivion was first released in March 2006. 

Favourite Music: 
Look at my Mixcloud [https://www.mixcloud.com/Gabelele/]  If you want  

PC specs: 

-Pentium G3258 
-GTX 750ti 
-8gb no name RAM 
-MSI h81m-e34 
-240gb Kingston SSD now SSD 
-1tb Seagate baracuda HDD 
-500watt Aero cool 'X-strike' PSU 
-Bitfenix Neos (Blue Y Black) 

- Modded Microsoft -Intelli mouse [linustechtips.com] (thanks to TheRandomness X/) 
-Logitech K120 keyboard 
-ASUS 21.5" 1080p monitor 

No mates facts: 

Favorite tank: Sturmgeschütz III (I understand the Sturmgeschütz series are not technically tanks but infact SPGs, 'got me') 
Favorite Aircraft: Henschel Hs 129
 

Roles or characters in games: 
WarThunder = Tank destroyer and sometimes my KV-1B if im bored 
CSGO = Sniper, I seem to be able to AWP 'well' apperently 
RPGs in general = Mage or Tank w/ resoration

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i5 4460, 4690, 4690k (if you want to overclock), or 4590.

 

 

With my specs (see signature) I manage to get 60+ FPS maxed out at 1080p with roughly 100 mods :/ (Hardly ever CTD though, so that's nice)

I had more mods before but kept crashing all over the place...

what about this?

 

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-530-IN&groupid=701&catid=6

Favourite Game: 
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion -[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls_IV:_Oblivion]
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks and the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary, 2K Games. It is the fourth installment in The Elder Scrolls action fantasy video game series, following The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and preceding The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Oblivion was first released in March 2006. 

Favourite Music: 
Look at my Mixcloud [https://www.mixcloud.com/Gabelele/]  If you want  

PC specs: 

-Pentium G3258 
-GTX 750ti 
-8gb no name RAM 
-MSI h81m-e34 
-240gb Kingston SSD now SSD 
-1tb Seagate baracuda HDD 
-500watt Aero cool 'X-strike' PSU 
-Bitfenix Neos (Blue Y Black) 

- Modded Microsoft -Intelli mouse [linustechtips.com] (thanks to TheRandomness X/) 
-Logitech K120 keyboard 
-ASUS 21.5" 1080p monitor 

No mates facts: 

Favorite tank: Sturmgeschütz III (I understand the Sturmgeschütz series are not technically tanks but infact SPGs, 'got me') 
Favorite Aircraft: Henschel Hs 129
 

Roles or characters in games: 
WarThunder = Tank destroyer and sometimes my KV-1B if im bored 
CSGO = Sniper, I seem to be able to AWP 'well' apperently 
RPGs in general = Mage or Tank w/ resoration

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You could just get the low end i5, which would be a great option.  And maybe see if you can fit a better graphics card in there, if not.  Thats fine, Skyrim is more a cpu game and a better cpu with be better all round and help with allot more than just games.  

 

A new GPU isn't really needed as you've got a GTX 750ti which is perfectly fine, the GTX 750ti can actually probably handle the game just fine unless your running lots of ENBs.  But, the GTX 750ti is probably equal to a pretty good gpu back when skyrim was released, so.  Actually, a new CPU is the best option by far.  

what about this?

 

https://www.overcloc...pid=701&catid=6

Favourite Game: 
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion -[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls_IV:_Oblivion]
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks and the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary, 2K Games. It is the fourth installment in The Elder Scrolls action fantasy video game series, following The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and preceding The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Oblivion was first released in March 2006. 

Favourite Music: 
Look at my Mixcloud [https://www.mixcloud.com/Gabelele/]  If you want  

PC specs: 

-Pentium G3258 
-GTX 750ti 
-8gb no name RAM 
-MSI h81m-e34 
-240gb Kingston SSD now SSD 
-1tb Seagate baracuda HDD 
-500watt Aero cool 'X-strike' PSU 
-Bitfenix Neos (Blue Y Black) 

- Modded Microsoft -Intelli mouse [linustechtips.com] (thanks to TheRandomness X/) 
-Logitech K120 keyboard 
-ASUS 21.5" 1080p monitor 

No mates facts: 

Favorite tank: Sturmgeschütz III (I understand the Sturmgeschütz series are not technically tanks but infact SPGs, 'got me') 
Favorite Aircraft: Henschel Hs 129
 

Roles or characters in games: 
WarThunder = Tank destroyer and sometimes my KV-1B if im bored 
CSGO = Sniper, I seem to be able to AWP 'well' apperently 
RPGs in general = Mage or Tank w/ resoration

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I have and 970 and a 4690k @4.4,gpu is always pinned to 99% and i can have about 45ish fps in forrest. I believe it only use two cores so oc the hellout of cpu ifno change get a better gpu, i could still have a 980ti and bring it to its knees.

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the i5s would be better for gaming, more specifically the 4690K due to the higher single threaded performance.

Specs: CPU - Intel i7 8700K @ 5GHz | GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming | Motherboard - ASUS Strix Z370-G WIFI AC | RAM - XPG Gammix DDR4-3000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) | Main Drive - Samsung 850 Evo 500GB M.2 | Other Drives - 7TB/3 Drives | CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i Pro | Case - Fractal Design Define C Mini TG | Power Supply - EVGA G3 850W

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what about this?

 

https://www.overcloc...pid=701&catid=6

 

Looks fine to me, just it also is a xeon, so the i5 would probably have better performance and compatibility.  However, if the xeon is cheaper by all means go for it.  Its still a good upgrade and don't worry about thread performance as pretty much all these line of cpus have good thread performance.  Get the i5 is ideal, but the xeon is great too. 

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