Help building a $1500-$1600 gaming rig.

Devilmee

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Hello I'm building my first gaming computer, I want it to have 16GB of RAM, a good processor (like 4.0ghz), 2 or more TB Hard Drive, 250GB SSD, and a video card that can handle Skyrim with 2k textures and mods ( I was looking at this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-121-779&cm_mmc=SNC-YouTube-_-NETV-_-4IPrffL_bYU-_-14-121-779)

I also already have a case so don't count it in the budget. Thank you for the help.
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.20 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($159.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($187.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($152.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1594.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-22 21:16 EDT-0400
 
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