I need help on a computer build for skyrim!

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So I used to play Skyrim on a PS3. However, I'm sure most of you know that it's a heck of a lot better on a PC. I don't know a whole lot about computers and hard ware but I have been researching stuff in my spare time for the past 4-5 months. I plan on playing the game with all of these:
Ultra settings
2k textures
HD texture packs
Crap ton of npc adds
ENB
City overhauls
World overhauls
AI mods
And an FPS above 30 or 40 hopefully

How much do I need to spend to get this? I'm not going for 4k but it's still pretty strong graphics.
Thank you

ps. This is my first ever post on this thing so tell me if i screwed something up or if i have bad etiquette.
 
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Good CPU, And great graphics which will handle 2k resolution, the 250GB SSD will help with speed of Windows and games, And 650W Gold power supply which leaves room for upgrades in the future

*edit* And you wont need to overclock, The I5 will do the job great already without tweaking
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s9GwCJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s9GwCJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($140.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($101.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1287.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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That's partially my question sorry i wasn't very clear. I could spend just over $1000 probably. That might not be realistic and if it's not I'll find a way to get some more cash.
 
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Okay so I kinda forgot something sorry everybody. You can yell at me but I don't really want to overclock. I know it's better but I dont think it's my thing. Is there a build that can be done so i don't have to overclock?
 
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CPU Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core $186.88
Motherboard MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 $99.99
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $73.98
Storage Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" SSD $122.98
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM $75.65
Video Card Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE $349.99
Case Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower $88.99
Power Supply Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V $84.99
 
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Good CPU, And great graphics which will handle 2k resolution, the 250GB SSD will help with speed of Windows and games, And 650W Gold power supply which leaves room for upgrades in the future

*edit* And you wont need to overclock, The I5 will do the job great already without tweaking
 
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Thank you very much!
 
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1. You don't have to overclock. It's purely optional. Many peeps choose not to overclock, especially their first build. It's nice to have the option though in case as time goes by and system gets sluggish, you can change your mind later on.

2. Overclocking warrants Z97 + k series processors ..... If you don't get a 4690k, I would not bother investing invest in Z97. Your buying capabilities that the CPU won't let you use w/o a "k" series processor or 2nd GFX card.

3. 2133 RAM is usually same price or within $3-4 of 1600, making it the proverbial "no brainer"
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c9d8gxl

4. I would avoid any Corsair PSU with a "C" in it..... none are of acceptable quality for a gaming box. The EVGA 750 is a high quality PSU that is several tiers above anything Corsair makes (other than the HX / AX series), it can handle a 2nd GFX card for a future upgrade and it's cheaper than Corsair's 650 watter.
 
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reeder1

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okay sweet thanks
 
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I would point out that unlike many games skyrim is very CPU dependent, so it would benefit al ot compared to other game to CPU overclocking. I think that your skyrim expectations might warrant a CPU overclock.
 
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Yeah this would work well. I have essentially the same build, but a slightly weaker GPU, and my build runs Skyrim with 2k textures on ultra fine.
 
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If you're looking to play skyrim with mods maxed out with a demanding ENB like K Extensive a single GPU won't get you close to 60 FPS. SLI or CF is the only way you'll get that, or close to it if you want skyrim looking as good as it can while being smooth. On my 290X CF system I get about 45 FPS with Opthefeldt ENB at 1440p if I turn off SSAO and with my 780TI SLI system I get around 60 FPS with K's Northern Lights ENB at 1080p/144Hz if I turn off SSAO; both the systems running high rez textures and all that jazz. No matter what you will have spots with drops like Whiterun at the top of the stairs looking out on the town. If you're ok with 30FPS then I'd say a regular 290 will get you there, or a 970. If you limit yourself to 1K textures all around then yeah a 970/290 would be ok. I was getting 33 FPS with a similar setup on an i7 960 with a GTX 780 at 1440p.
 
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