Ok, so this torrent worked fine for me on the very first try. Well worth the 8 hours it took to download, obviously. I should also let people know that I am not new to this so it was really pretty easy to install and crack the game.
Anyway, I didn't need STEAM for anything. It was installed at one time on my computer but is not anymore. Didn't need it though. I am happy to report that my 2 year old computer can run this game on medium settings with no difficulties. (besides the bethesda-esk split second new region load glitches lol)
Here are the specs for my computer, in case anyone is doubting they can even run it.
MEDIUM GRAPHICS SETTINGS
Ati radion HD3200 Graphics card (oddly enough its not one of the supported models under requirements, so have faith here)
Amd Phenom X4 9100e Quad core processor
4 Gb of ram
Hope this helps at least a few people. With all of the problems posted for this game, its rediculous that it may just be installer errors. MAKE SURE YOU GUYS GET THE C++ AND DIRECT X 9 FILES WHEN PROMPTED.
Thanks for the upload GW.

Fallout.New.Vegas-SKIDROW-[tracker.BTARENA.org].iso

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