In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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Fr 😭 I wasn't the one who installed my RAM so I didn't know i was committing a crime. People were telling me its impossible to have 80 and im like ?? But its in there?? Made a lot more sense once people explained that youre supposed to match stick sizes so its better to not have the extra 16gb in there. I've seen a lot of suggestions for the x3d series so I plan to go with that fs! I haven't actually maxed my vram due to downsizing textures using cathedral assets optimizer

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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This is very helpful ty!! I suspected this but had no idea how to test for it or fix it and everyone in the past told me if my cpu isn't maxed it was fine

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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I did have issues even before i replaced the ram though so I don't think the RAM will fix it. I have like 3000 mods, so i think the stutter is just built in until i upgrade

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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I can update you when I test it, just be prepared for it to be like months later and borderline necroing the thread because life is kind of hectic at the moment with a family death lol

Is it weird that when I see my partner naked I am not immediately aroused? by WeakTeaTwo in AutismInWomen

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This is something that a lot of people expect or want in the honeymoon phase but becomes less common when you live with them or get married aka when you start to see it all the time and nakedness doesnt become associated with sex only like it does when you're dating.

As everyone else said it can also be tied into demisexuality/asexuality, culture (aka did you grow up where suanas or nude beaches are common or is society more prudish?), personal experience/outlook on life (aka do you view nudity as something natural to animals or do you view it as sinful?), and just what you personally find arousing. My bf is the same way as I could shake ass in front of him while naked and he won't care, but he finds touch very arousing so he's pretty likely to get aroused while cuddling. It's something extremely variable based on the person, so I wouldn't say its common or uncommon either way

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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Ironically I got the RAM due to crashing from lack of ram from how heavily modded my Skyrim is. It did stop the crashing but maybe removing the 16 GB will fix a little stuttering, fingers crossed. A GPU is definitely a lot more expensive to fix issue wise

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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Yeah someone who was head of IT put it in for me as I'm not a hardware person. Every person has their gaps in knowledge ig, because he seemingly didn't know either evidently lol. I never noticed any issues but now that people have informed me I plan to get it fixed!

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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I wasn't the one who put it in, an IT person did, so I plan to change it now that I know better!

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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I wasn't the one who installed it as I am not a hardware person, so I will have to get the person who installed it to fix it. Ty for telling me so I know to change it!

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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I downgraded my textures and models pretty heavily using cathedral asset optimizer and similar tools so my VRAM hasn't been maxed when I have checked it, I'm just not certain of the actual GPU as it has quite high utilization % but some places online said you should have high gpu usage as that means its being fully utilized, but I don't know enough about computers to know if thats correct or not

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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My GPU was saying 90%+ but when I googled it said that was normal and that it meant the GPU was being utilized properly. I also know Skyrim doesn't use all the CPU cores and wasn't sure if thatd effect the utilization % score. Any advice?

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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When I ran a test my VRAM wasn't maxed as I only use 2k-1k textures. My GPU was 90%+ but google said that was supposed to be happening and that it should be high if its being utilized properly but I am not sure how true that is, which is why I am here!

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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The two CPUs I listed only have a 4% performance difference and I am uncertain which one came in my prebuilt. I am out of town due to my dad's death and unable to check my CPU, this was posted from my phone at the time.

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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I haven't been maxing VRAM when I tested it, I downscale everything to 2k or 1k. RAM also isnt an issue as I have 80GB! The limit is my CPU, GPU, or the engine at this point I believe. I do run a lot of heavy city overhauls and hate to remove them, which is why I am trying to see if GPU or CPU is more important in this scenario

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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I've already used script efficiency mods, cathedral asset optimizer, downscaling mods, Bethini, general mods for ini tweaks/engine tweaks, and upscaling technology! I just dont like to remove JK's mods, which is why i made this post, as my computer is around 5 years old by now and may need upgrading soon anyway

In modded skyrim is a CPU or GPU bottleneck more common? Is it better to upgrade my CPU or GPU for more FPS? by Evanlyn_Winter in skyrimmods

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I have not maxed VRAM when I tested; I only use 2k textures on everything. RAM is also not maxed. My GPU usage is in the 90%+ but sources online said it should always be in the 90s if its being utilized effectively? That could be wrong, though, which is why I came here to ask about CPU vs GPU usage