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I suspect the problem with dark scenes has numerous factors. Others have commented on settings and video quality, to which I can't add anything relevant.

However, I upgraded my video card in 2017 to play Skyrim -- my old card (basic card, ~$60 USD) was not handling the job and the play was jerky. I upgraded to a better card with more RAM and faster components -- the difference in Skyrim was remarkable.

Of greater substance, I also noticed that my system, overall, was faster and the display was crisper. At first I assumed it was the RAM (which does make a difference), but later research appears to indicate the higher quality (and speed) components are the real game changers.

One article (on Tom's Hardware, IIRC) said that RAM was not the problem -- unless you don't have enough. If an application requires 2 GB of VRAM, adding 10 GB won't make any difference. But if you have 1.5 GB, it will.

Unless you're doing highest end gaming, no need to buy the best card. I purchased the previous year's "very good card" at a considerable discount off the original price, and have been pleased with it.

I expect that if you're watching movies, a 4 GB card is sufficient. Please note this is a personal opinion that I cannot directly back up with hard facts. If you buy a new card, you'll need to do some research -- anything I researched is 1.5 years out of date.
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