Skyrim PC build

anonylytical · Jun 12, 2014

Hey guys, I've been looking for a PC build that would be able to run Skyrim on ultra settings + multiple mods efficiently while maintaining an impressive FPS rate (60+), I was wondering if you guys could tell me whether or not this will do it:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/anonylytical/saved/kCvbt6
Thanks in advance

ChrisLouie · Jun 12, 2014

Yes it should. I've never played skyrim before but it can run BF4 at ultra at 60+ fps so it definitely should be able to run skyrim+mods at 60+.

randomhkkid · Jun 12, 2014

anonylytical :

It depends on the mods you plan to use. With many ENB mods they say to expect your FPS to basically be cut in half, I'd advise spending ~$20 more to get a 280X thats about 12% faster. Also that CPU has just been refreshed to the i5 4690K which is $9 more expensive but faster and with more overclocking headroom.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-280x-r9-270x-r7-260x,3635-13.html

Executeorder66 · Jun 12, 2014

Also cannot get 60+ regardless of hardware for skyrim. It's capped at 60 any monitors over 60mhz like my 144mhz and skyrim goes wonky with contorted flying horses ect.

anonylytical · Jun 12, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/anonylytical/saved/kCvbt6
So would this do better?^^^

randomhkkid · Jun 12, 2014

Executeorder66 :

anonylytical :

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TVdFK8 I'd go with this, I changed out the cpu for a faster one for $6 more. Also I don't think you need a 280X, a 270X is $100 cheaper and for skyrim even with many mods it should be plenty. http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Version-PCI-Express-Graphics-11217-01-20G/dp/B00B3WTWXU?SubscriptionId=AKIAIEF7KZG4SSIJ7QQA&tag=toms_shopping_gpu-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00B3WTWXU

TheMagicalWallaby · Jun 12, 2014

randomhkkid :

Executeorder66 :

anonylytical :

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TVdFK8 I'd go with this, I changed out the cpu for a faster one for $6 more. Also I don't think you need a 280X, a 270X is $100 cheaper and for skyrim even with many mods it should be plenty. http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Version-PCI-Express-Graphics-11217-01-20G/dp/B00B3WTWXU?SubscriptionId=AKIAIEF7KZG4SSIJ7QQA&tag=toms_shopping_gpu-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00B3WTWXU

If he runs heavy texture mods, the 3GB can help. Skyrim texture mods eat VRAM for breakfast.

randomhkkid · Jun 12, 2014

TheMagicalWallaby :

Depends though, on a single 1080p monitor I don't think the difference when going beyond a good 2K texture pack like THIS This one actually runs fine for me with only 1GB of ram and with a sharpshooters ENB. Up to the OP but I would save money and stick with the 270X as the 280 is $100 more expensive and not necessarily needed. For this mod the creator recommends 1.25GB of VRAM

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