Skyrim 1440p on GTX980
Skyrim 1440p on GTX980
You might consider the R9 390X for that setup, especially with those extra gigabytes needed. Alternatively, an i5 paired with a 980Ti would work well, as the i7 isn’t great for gaming.
It really varies depending on the type of mods you have. Too many script mods can heavily strain your CPU. The biggest impact comes from skyrim's lack of multi-threading. ENB usually causes the most noticeable drop in FPS. Mods like K ENB tend to be quite demanding.
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Check the back of the package—it's built for multiple cores and includes a Core 2 Quad. The specs match what you mentioned after testing with your E8500 at 4GHz and your Xeon X5450 at 3GHz.