since you guys mentioned 1080p/2gb/skyrim

heres skyrim/latest update/official hd pack/misc pack/step v201a pack/2x ultra settings/1080p/3x gtx580 3gb

i can only show @ 4096 shadowmaprez because @ 8192.. 3060mb is reached very fast and i have to esc the game before it crashes

iShadowMapResolution=4096
fShadowDistance=2000.0000

high rez short distance shadows


no shadows at long distance


iShadowMapResolution=4096
fShadowDistance=32000.0000

low rez short distance shadows


shadows at long distance