Skyrim freezes when I move or look around. [NOT AN INSUFFICIENT HARDWARE ISSUE]

[SteptimusHeap]

I'll try to remember all the details about this that I figured out
I have no mods installed
it only happens when looking around or moving.
If I stand still it doesn't happen
if I look around a lot and wait for all the freezes to happen without moving at all, I can then look around without freezing. As soon as I move however it freezes again
According to task manager, when it freezes my GPU goes down to 0%.
there's no crashes, just freezes
I have no clue what I did before this happened. All I remember is turning off my computer and turning it back on the next day
This has happened before. I didn't purposefully do anything to fix it but it stopped eventually

I've uninstalled and reinstalled skyrim.
I've deleted my INIs and let skyrim get new ones
I've tried downloading SKSE
I've tried repairing game files with steam
I've manually deleted every file related to skyrim and threw all my saves in a zipped folder on my desktop
I've tried restarting my pc
I honestly don't know what else I can do anymore

[thepicard]

Same here, within 30 seconds to 3 minutes, game graphic stops. sound continues, Task manager says, Not Responding....

[thepicard]

Started to freeze out since yesterday, 21 May 21 ...

[smr1957]

SteptimusHeap, first, make sure that there is nothing running in the background and that other apps are turned off. Next, we need to see your PC specs. For that:

At the top left of your Steam screen on small print just above where you see Store, Library, etc., click on Help.
From the drop down menu, click on System Information.
When the box appears, after you information loads, right click in the field where the information is showing
Select Copy all to clipboard
Paste in the reply box of the thread

@thepicard,, if you are having game issues, please start your own thread. Of course you are free to lurk here and avail yourself of any help given, but please do not post regarding your issue. Also, not all problems are caused by the same thing, even if the symptoms appear similar - so what may work for one person, may not necessarily work for another.

[Kisamefishman]

Maybe put your system spec, as it might help a bit even though you say it's not an hardware issue. I never had this issue I'm running this game off a laptop also.

[SteptimusHeap]

I have run skyrim for about 2 years with no freezing other than that other time. Even changing the resolution does nothing. I have no other programs open.

Computer Information:
Manufacturer: LENOVO
Model: 10SQCTO1WW
Form Factor: Desktop
No Touch Input Detected

Processor Information:
CPU Vendor: GenuineIntel
CPU Brand: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Gold G5400 CPU @ 3.70GHz
CPU Family: 0x6
CPU Model: 0x9e
CPU Stepping: 0xa
CPU Type: 0x0
Speed: 3696 Mhz
4 logical processors
2 physical processors
HyperThreading: Supported
FCMOV: Supported
SSE2: Supported
SSE3: Supported
SSSE3: Supported
SSE4a: Unsupported
SSE41: Supported
SSE42: Supported
AES: Supported
AVX: Unsupported
AVX2: Unsupported
AVX512F: Unsupported
AVX512PF: Unsupported
AVX512ER: Unsupported
AVX512CD: Unsupported
AVX512VNNI: Unsupported
SHA: Unsupported
CMPXCHG16B: Supported
LAHF/SAHF: Supported
PrefetchW: Unsupported

Operating System Version:
Windows 10 (64 bit)
NTFS: Supported
Crypto Provider Codes: Supported 311 0x0 0x0 0x0

Video Card:
Driver: Intel(R) UHD Graphics 610
DirectX Driver Name: igdumdim32.dll
Driver Version: 27.20.100.8783
DirectX Driver Version: 27.20.100.8783
Driver Date: 9 24 2020
OpenGL Version: 4.6
Desktop Color Depth: 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
DirectX Card: Intel(R) UHD Graphics 610
VendorID: 0x8086
DeviceID: 0x3e90
Revision Not Detected
Number of Monitors: 1
Number of Logical Video Cards: 1
No SLI or Crossfire Detected
Primary Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Desktop Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Primary Display Size: 18.03" x 10.16" (20.67" diag)
45.8cm x 25.8cm (52.5cm diag)
Primary Bus Type Not Detected
Primary VRAM: 1024 MB
Supported MSAA Modes: 2x 4x 8x 16x

Sound card:
Audio device: Speakers (Realtek(R) Audio)

Memory:
RAM: 20348 Mb

VR Hardware:
VR Headset: None detected

Miscellaneous:
UI Language: English
Media Type: Undetermined
Total Hard Disk Space Available: 475662 Mb
Largest Free Hard Disk Block: 179064 Mb
OS Install Date: Dec 31 1969
Game Controller: None detected
MAC Address hash: 183c3992a966c11662f6d827a54c4d70f95f747d

Storage:
Disk serial number hash: dfcea734
Number of SSDs: 0
SSD sizes: %s1
Number of HDDs: 1
HDD sizes: 500G

[SteptimusHeap]

I forgot something. When I open up skyrim, it also freezes on the main menu before the skyrim symbol loads in

[Chicken Balti]

Originally posted by SteptimusHeap:

I forgot something. When I open up skyrim, it also freezes on the main menu before the skyrim symbol loads in

This is very likely a PC hardware problem, your PC is not meeting min hardware requirements to run the game without random problems, you don't have a dedicated GPU, only a much less powerful integrated graphics chip.
Especially likely to have problems if you have tried to increase game graphics settings or something else on your PC is now taking additional available processing power.
Possibly consider a much more powerful new or secondhand gaming PC with a dedicated GPU. Some good deals available secondhand if you search.

'SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
Processor: Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB
Storage: 12 GB available space
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
Processor: Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
Storage: 12 GB available space

[SteptimusHeap]

obviously you didn't read the title. this is absolutely not an insufficient hardware problem. I've been running skyrim without freezes for years. Last time this exact same problem happened they also told me it was a hardware issue. They were wrong as it ended up getting fixed without any hardware changes. Read the damn title

[SteptimusHeap]

Also, my GPU goes down to 0% usage when it freezes

[SpeedFreak1972]

Well maybe you can run LE... but without a dedicated GPU it's below MINIMUM specs read the REQUIREMENTS for yourself.

[Chicken Balti]

Originally posted by SteptimusHeap:

Also, my GPU goes down to 0% usage when it freezes

You don't have a GPU slot in card, only integrated graphics on a chip, which is very much lower processing power compared to a dedicated GPU. That will be much of your random problems you have, your PC is not able to process all you have asked it to do when playing the game, so it stops trying. Your PC is below min requirements to play Skyrim without random processing problems. You could try reducing your Skyrim graphics to very low settings, but it may not help, the problems you have may return.
A new or secondhand gaming PC with a dedicated GPU, is your only long term option to avoid frustrating gaming problems with your present PC.
Your graphics chip data/performance is listed in the link below.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-UHD-Graphics-610-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.469450.0.html

[SteptimusHeap]

wow another one who can't read

[Chicken Balti]

Originally posted by SteptimusHeap:

wow another one who can't read

With respect, I have read what you have posted and you appear to be in denial over your PC specs not meeting the min requirements to play the game without random problems.
I have been building and repairing gaming PC's since the late 1980's. You have an older business PC (fine for business use) but never intended to be a gaming PC. It does not have the graphics/CPU processing power to play demanding games without random problems from time to time, that you experience.
I have tried to help you with valid information and advice (as it seems others have) and you refuse to accept that advice. It is becoming very clear that nobody can help you. It is impossible to offer you a magic fix, that will turn your business PC without a graphics card, into a far more powerful gaming PC able to play demanding games without problems.

[SpeedFreak1972]

I withdraw myself from this discussion if the OP is in denial what his pc can do he can't be helped.

[SteptimusHeap]

A new motherboard solved this Issue. Nothing about my graphics changed. Like I said, it wasn't because of my GPU.