In dragon age origins, do modified stats count toward items you can use?

For example, my characters base strength is 49, i need 52 to use an item and lets say i have a ring that grants 3 strength. This modifies my strength to 52. Does that mean I can use that item? Or does my base strength have to be at 52 before using that item?In dragon age origins, do modified stats count toward items you can use?
yes, modified stats count.In dragon age origins, do modified stats count toward items you can use?
It should let you use it with the ring on... I think. Haven't played that game in a while