1. More about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered


Despite the fact that for many players the company Bethesda is 100% associated with Skyrim, it was Oblivion that paved the way to greatness, building bridges between the hardcore TES III: Morrowind and the casual TES V: Skyrim. At the time, the original Oblivion was striking in its scale of open-world detail, number of side quests, comprehensive leveling system, and the famous life simulation technology that spawned tons of memes. Remaster authors from the studio Virtuos lovingly approached the transfer of the original, retaining even small but soulful details such as voice acting errors, a horse getting stuck in textures, and bugs with resurrected NPCs. Meanwhile, they refined the game's mechanics, including sword combat, stealth, archery, added dodges (for the "athletics" perk), reworked silly auto-leveling, and made a ton of minor quality of life (QoL) improvements. Also, the remaster added several new quests and included DLC from the original, including the very expansion in the realm of the mad god Sheogorath Shivering Isles. In general, Bethesda and Virtuos Studios have created an almost perfect example of a remaster that, it seems, everyone is currently playing.

2. Affordable Gaming PC

Basic Build is aimed at 45 - 50 FPS at 1080p on medium-low graphics settings.
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
  • Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M DS3H
  • Graphics Card: Radeon RX 6600 8 GB
  • RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 2x8 GB
  • SSD: Viper VP4300 Lite 500 GB
  • Power Supply: Chieftec Proton 600 W

Processor

Ryzen 5 5500 is the popular choice for budget builds. 6 cores (and 12 threads) Zen 3 with a maximum clock speed of 4.2 GHz provide decent performance in both modern projects and more demanding games on UE5. In terms of performance, it outperforms the Ryzen 5 3600 and is closely approaching the Ryzen 5 5600, and its prices are currently extremely low even by AMD standards. Other advantages - a wide selection of processors supported by the AM4 platform for future upgrades and the stock Wraith Stealth fan, which is quite sufficient for proper cooling without overclocking.

Motherboard

Gigabyte B550M DS3H is a simple and affordable option with PCI-E 4.0 support, four slots for RAM, and everything necessary for a classic gaming build. Unlike the base A520 chipset, the more advanced B550 provides more flexibility for upgrades and is also better suited for Gen4 SSD if you decide to replace it later.

Graphics Card

Radeon RX 6600 with 8 GB GDDR6 memory is one of the best budget cards in terms of the price-to-performance ratio. It is now sold for almost the same price as the GTX 1660 Super along with other inexpensive GPUs from previous generations, considering that RX 6600 is usually 30-50% more powerful. In Oblivion Remastered at 1080p on medium graphics settings, it provides stable 45-50 FPS with drops to 30 FPS in heavily populated locations. And this without upscaling and frame generation with FSR. With them, you can aim for 60 FPS quite well.

RAM

16 GB is already practically the minimum for the Oblivion remaster and other games based on Unreal Engine 5. Dual-channel mode is critical for Ryzen, and 3200 MHz frequency allows you to unleash the Zen 3 architecture without extra costs. There are plenty of options to choose from here (the most obvious ones are Kingston Fury Beast, G.Skill Aegis, and Corsair Vengeance LPX); their characteristics and internals are almost the same, so choose what you like the most.

Storage

Viper VP4300 Lite is not quite a typical Gen4 class SSD drive Gen4 with a democratic price tag and characteristics on the level of more expensive models. It is equipped with a Maxiotek MAP1602A controller and high-class 236-layer flash memory with PCI-E 4.0 interface support, providing read speeds up to 7000 MB/s and write speeds up to 4000 MB/s. The only nuance is that 512 GB in a gaming system is a "tight fit," so if the budget allows, it's better to add a little for the 1 TB version.

Power Supply

Chieftec Proton is one of the few reliable budget PSUs in this price segment. It has an 80+ Bronze certificate, sufficient power reserves, and quiet operation. To power the entire build, 500 W should be enough. A 600 W option provides a margin of safety if, in a couple of years, you want to replace the processor with a more powerful one.

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3. Optimal Gaming PC

Build is aimed at 80 - 90 FPS at 1080p on maximum settings or 50–60 FPS at 1440p on medium-high, with a reserve for ray tracing.
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7700
  • Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 2x16 GB
  • Storage: WD Black SN770 1 TB
  • Power Supply: Corsair RMe 750 W
  • Cooling: DeepCool AK400

Processor

In the mid-price segment, there is a solid selection of processors nowadays, but our choice falls on Ryzen 7 7700. AMD has gradually standardized the AM5 platform, component prices are on a downward trend, and for a rather modest amount of $200 with some extra, you get 8 cores/16 threads Zen 4, a modern hardware platform with AM5 providing excellent upgrade prospects, support for modern memory and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Motherboard

MSI B650M GAMING PLUS WiFi offers a complete set of up-to-date interfaces (PCI-E 5.0, USB C, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G LAN) and an improved power system, which is more than enough for the 7600. Good cooling and firmware without surprises make it a convenient choice in the up to $140 segment. And most importantly — it leaves ample room for future upgrades to Ryzen 8000.

Graphics Card

In terms of price/performance ratio, GeForce RTX 4070 is hardly one of the best solutions at the moment. The card confidently handles UE5 projects, thanks to 12 GB of video memory, high energy efficiency, and support for DLSS 3 (including frame generation). In Oblivion Remastered, it provides stable 80+ FPS in Full HD even at ultra-settings with Lumen, while at 1440p, it manages stable 60 FPS with DLSS enabled.

RAM

G.Skill Flare X5 is one of the best RAM lines for the AM5 platform. Thanks to EXPO support, it will have no problem launching at the stated frequencies and timings with the latest generation Ryzen processors. And the combination of 6000 MHz frequency with CL32 latency is a sort of sweet spot for Zen 4 architecture.

Storage

WD Black SN770 is quite a fast NVMe Gen4 SSD with excellent speeds, 1 TB memory, and a high-quality controller. It costs slightly more than entry-level models, has a reliable reputation, provides an identical level of performance in games compared to more expensive Gen5 SSD drives.

Power Supply

Corsair RMe 750 is a quality power supply with an 80+ Gold certificate, modular connection, and quiet operation even under load. Equipped with Japanese capacitors and modern circuitry, it is suitable for systems with powerful graphics cards at the level of RTX 4070. If you're considering a future upgrade, then a version with 850 W power would be better.

Cooling

Under moderate load, the Ryzen 7 7700 dissipates up to 65 W of heat, which the stock fan can handle just fine. However, modern games can make the processor sweat, so it's better to immediately purchase and install a more powerful tower. An excellent option for the price/performance ratio would be DeepCool AK400: it's already been tested on Zen 4, and even under heavy load on Ryzen 7 7700, it can maintain a temperature of around 65 - 70 °C, not tiring the ears with strong noise and not spoiling the case's aesthetics with its neat appearance.

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4. Advanced Gaming PC

Build is aimed at maximum performance at any settings and resolutions, including 4K with ray tracing.
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
  • Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X670E-F
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
  • RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 2x16GB
  • Storage: SSD Lexar NM790 2 TB
  • Power Supply: Corsair HX1000i 1000 W
  • Cooling: Deepcool AK620

Processor

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the most attractive gaming processors in recent years. 8 cores, 16 threads, and 3D V-cache with 96 MB provide top performance in the most demanding AAA blockbusters, often outperforming more expensive and more powerful chips from the Ryzen 9 and Intel Core/Core Ultra 9 series. Thanks to the energy-efficient Zen 4 architecture, it doesn't require bulky water cooling.

Motherboard

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-F is an ATX model on a modern chipset with support for PCI-E 5.0, DDR5, and fast storage drives. It has a good power supply, cooling, and expansion reserves, plus has a lot of tools for overclocking and system monitoring.

Graphics Card

GeForce RTX 4090 with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory is hardly the most powerful consumer graphics card on sale, necessary for comfortable gaming in Oblivion Remastered at ultra-settings in 4K resolution with enabled ray tracing. Even with such power, the remastered Oblivion at ultra-settings in 4K can in heavy scenes drop the framerate to 30 - 40 FPS. Considering that the RTX 4090 is quite expensive and gradually disappearing from the market, those wishing to optimize expenses should pay attention to RTX 4080 SUPER and play around with DLSS settings.

RAM

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 2x16 GB with a frequency of 6400 MHz is high-speed memory with low timings, which maximizes the potential of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Even though this processor already has an enormous cache, fast memory still allows reducing latencies and increasing the overall system responsiveness.

Storage

SSD Lexar NM790 is a high-speed SSD with a PCIe 4.0 interface, offering up to 7400 MB/s read speeds. It is perfect for modern games, installing big textures, and for quick loading of locations. Despite not being the fastest and most expensive SSD on the market, current games do not particularly benefit from top models with PCI-E 5.0. In that case, why pay more?

Power Supply

Considering the greed and whimsy of the RTX 4090 graphics card, as well as the overall expense of the system, saving the conditional $50 - 70 on the power supply would be foolish. Therefore, we chose Corsair HX1000i ― a proven model with a platinum quality certificate, top-notch circuitry based on Japanese capacitors, and support for ATX 3.1 and PCI-E 5.1 standards.

Cooling

Ryzen 7 7800X3D does not exhibit high heat emission, allowing it to fit under tower coolers with TDP from 180 to 240 W. For a practical build, something from the DeepCool AK series (AK500/620) can be used. If you want to emphasize the level of configuration — classics such as Noctua NH-D15, supercooler with ARGB lighting (for example, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO) or a quiet AIO like ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360.

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5. Let's sum it up

  • Basic build is aimed at 45 - 50 FPS at 1080p on medium-low graphics settings.
  • Optimal Gaming PC for Oblivion Remastered should provide 70 - 80 FPS at 1080p on maximum settings or 40 - 60 FPS at 1440p on medium-high settings and have a small reserve of strength for ray tracing.
  • Advanced Gaming PC is aimed at maximum performance at any settings and resolutions, including 4K with ray tracing. The game is quite demanding, so it can't be done without GeForce RTX 4090.

For convenience, we have compiled all the components in a table, and below the link, you can go and see the current prices for the builds in full and the components separately.

Affordable Gaming PC Optimal Gaming PC Progressive Gaming PC
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5500 AMD Ryzen 7 7700 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Graphics Card Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Radeon RX 7800 XT 12 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Motherboard Gigabyte B550M DS3H ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS ASUS ROG Strix X670E-F
SSD drive Viper VP4300 Lite 500 GB WD Black SN770 1 TB SSD Lexar NM790 2 TB
RAM Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 2x8 GB G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 2x16 GB G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 2x16GB
Power Supply Chieftec Proton 600 W Corsair RMe 750 W Corsair HX1000i 1000 W
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