Which GPU for Skyrim V SE

[MrBucket101]

I recently got my wife into gaming on the switch with Breath of the Wild. She's nearly 100% that game, and I purchased her Skyrim on the switch. She absolutely loves the open world games. Thinking about showing her Fallout 4 next.

 

She wants to try skyrim on PC, and possibly play other similar games. She has been complaining about the graphics on skyrim for the switch, as they're not as good as BOTW. So I'd like to get her something that could play games on High. Maybe ultra for the older titles?

 

Here is her current rig. I put in an old 770 I had.

 

With her monitor being 3440x1440, I'm not really sure how to judge which GPU would be best suited for her. It's also only 60hz. I'm not really sure how to j

 

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CPU: Intel - Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($222.64 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($104.99 @ Newegg Business) 
Motherboard: Asus - Z170I PRO GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($238.16 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
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Case: BitFenix - Prodigy (Orange) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply 
Monitor: LG - 34UC87C 34.0" 3440x1440 60Hz Monitor 
Keyboard: Cooler Master - CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard 
Mouse: Logitech - G403 Prodigy Wired Optical Mouse  ($47.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $983.94
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[NelizMastr]

For 1440p ultrawide in Skyrim you're probably okay with a 1060 6GB. If AAA games are a priority (Skyrim isn't anymore) then I'd look at a 1070Ti or better (like GRW, FC5, etc.)

[DemiGod]

Skyrim will run on a potato my friend has gt 210 and runs skyrim on 30 fps 1080p so just get 1050 and you will be set

[NelizMastr]

6 minutes ago, DemiGod said:

Skyrim will run on a potato my friend has gt 210 and runs skyrim on 30 fps 1080p so just get 1050 and you will be set

Please note the SE in Skyrim SE. It's not the same  at 1440p in Skyrim SE even a RX570 can't maintain 60 fps.

[imreloadin]

12 minutes ago, NelizMastr said:

Please note the SE in Skyrim SE. It's not the same  at 1440p in Skyrim SE even a RX570 can't maintain 60 fps.

What is the difference between the two? I booted it up because I got it free and they both look visually the same...

[MrBucket101]

Just now, imreloadin said:

What is the difference between the two? I booted it up because I got it free and they both look visually the same...

SE is basically remastered. It runs on the same engine as fallout4 with upgraded textures and visuals.

[NelizMastr]

1 minute ago, imreloadin said:

What is the difference between the two? I booted it up because I got it free and they both look visually the same...

Supposedly has improved graphical fidelity (higher texture detail mostly). I'm just going on numbers here, Skyrim isn't my cup of tea.