Skyrim PC Build on Ultra with lots of mods, preferably future proof

ryanskeltis-1367868 · Jul 21, 2013

Hi, i'm new to PC gaming and building PC's in general, and im really interested in building a gaming PC.

I want to build a PC for skyrim preferably that can run it on ultra settings, with a ton of mods, and have it be future proof if possible, i have NO IDEA where to start. ive been looking over stuff, reading builds and there are so many different ones, my head is hurting looking over them

my price range is $750-$1000. If it needs to be i can save up more and spend $1000-$1500 but that would be a VERY last resort, i dont really spend that kind of money on a computer. I would like to keep the price down as low as i can but high enough where i can get really good performance. ANY help would be nice, im new to all this so its frustrating.

the build would exclude, the keyboard, mouse, hard drive, speakers, and OS.

I want to go with AMD because ive herd they are better for over clocking, but if its better to go with Intel im in for it.

Marcopolo123 · Jul 21, 2013

Want overclocking ?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1105.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-21 10:42 EDT-0400)

ryanskeltis-1367868 · Jul 21, 2013

Marcopolo123 :

yes

rad666 · Jul 21, 2013

Go with the Intel setup above. Skyrim is mostly processor bound and it prefers Intel chips.

ryanskeltis-1367868 · Jul 21, 2013

Marcopolo123 :

rad666 :

Will this be able to run with the 4k mod and all those cool mods? also would this be future proof, be able to upgrade it when i fell the need to

Marcopolo123 · Jul 21, 2013

If you want to add a second gpu get 750/850w psu.

socialassassin · Jul 21, 2013

I'd consider a 7970 over a 770 for his requirements. You get 3GB vram instead of 2 which may make a difference when running a lot of mods.

Marcopolo123 · Jul 21, 2013

Nvidia cards are better for skyrim
A gtx 780 with 3gb would fit in budget ...

rad666 · Jul 21, 2013

ryanskeltis-1367868 :

It will do fine.

Marcopolo123 :

Skyrim is heavily CPU bound, it really doesn't care what GPU you use.

socialassassin · Jul 21, 2013

Marcopolo123 :

How do you figure?
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-770-gk104-review,3519-10.html

ryanskeltis-1367868 · Jul 21, 2013

rad666 :

ryanskeltis-1367868 :

It will do fine.

Marcopolo123 :

Skyrim is heavily CPU bound, it really doesn't care what GPU you use.

i thought it was mainly the GPU that you use, that determines the how well it looks and runs

rad666 · Jul 21, 2013

ryanskeltis-1367868 :

It depends heavily on what game you are talking about. While Skyrim will benefit from a strong GPU, it relies more on the CPU to get things done due to it's console roots.

As long as the GPU is a good one, it won't matter with Skyrim.

ryanskeltis-1367868 · Jul 21, 2013

rad666 :

where is a good website to find cases? i want something cool looking, its gonna be my first desktop so i want it to look cool

rad666 · Jul 21, 2013

ryanskeltis-1367868 :

That depends on what you think is "cool looking", which may or may not agree with what I think is cool looking. I like simple and not ostentatious, functional and not overdone, minimalist if you will

If you REALLY want to and have the time, you can dig through this.

ryanskeltis-1367868 · Jul 21, 2013

socialassassin :

so what video card should i go with?

rad666 · Jul 21, 2013

ryanskeltis-1367868 :

I like my Sapphire Vapor-X HD7970ghz, but I got lucky and got it cheap. The best bang for your buck right now are the 770s.

surkins · Jul 22, 2013

Great build, I'm doing something very similar. Noob here, so correct me if I'm wrong. But in the above build list, The power supply (1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 6+2-Pin) doesn't seem to work very well with GTX 770 (requires 2 x 8-Pin Power Cable).

rad666 · Jul 23, 2013

surkins :

It's easy enough to buy a 6-pin to 6+2-pin adapter for about $5. I'm using one myself.

surkins · Jul 23, 2013

rad666 :

I learned something new today. Thanks!

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