Setting up a budget build for modding skyrim and fallout nv

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Kasra_

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Hey everyone this is the first time I'm setting up a pc so zero experience!
And I'm not from usa and computer components are more limited and expensive in my country.Ive chosen two kind of setup i wanted to know which one is better and what should i adjust and balance.haven't bought anything yet. And I'm building this rig specifically for modding skyrim and fallout nv. my resolution is 1080 and im okay with 30fps . Like to use an enb too if i could.
Thanks in advance.
First specs:
Mother:asus z170 p lga.
Cpu: intel core i5 6500 3.2gh
Gpu:asus gtx 1060 6gb
Ram:G.skill ripjaws v 8gb dual channel 3200 cl16 (2×4)
Hard:crucial ssd mx200 256gb.
Second specs:
Mother: asus 979 pro gaming aura
Cpu:amd fx8350 4.0gh
Gpu:asus gtx 1060 6gb
Ram:g.skill dual channel 8gb 2400 cl10 (2×4)
Hard:crucial ssd mx200 256gb.
 
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Skyrim, especially modded, is an extremely VRAM intensive game. You will be far better off getting 8 GB RX series card over the 6GB GTX GPU for it, double that for the incoming remastered version, if you want to keep same price, or just bite the bullet and go for 8 GB 1070.

Just to give you an idea, I just replied to another poster also asking about Skyrim

With the following mods at the current 4GB limit I run out of VRAM:

UUNP Special Body (with full HDT working vag SOS etc.), both 2K and 4k textures, on 2K I can play about 1-1.5 hours before it catches up, on 4k about 15 minutes. + Some custom HDT outfits, hair, eyes, etc. Few extra NPCs, not too many.

And I can forget about ENBs terrain. lighting, etc. Just that alone fills out...
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Kasra_

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Thanks for the fast reply.one question though.which os is the best one for modding skyrim?since it's an old game should i go for Windows 7 or 10.
 
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the 1st set up is an asus z170 right? Its an overclockable mobo so if i were you, i'll get the i5 6600k with a K in the end, to maximize the potential of ur motherboard , if u want to get the i5 6600 only, just get a cheaper board to save some cash:)
 
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Skyrim, especially modded, is an extremely VRAM intensive game. You will be far better off getting 8 GB RX series card over the 6GB GTX GPU for it, double that for the incoming remastered version, if you want to keep same price, or just bite the bullet and go for 8 GB 1070.

Just to give you an idea, I just replied to another poster also asking about Skyrim

With the following mods at the current 4GB limit I run out of VRAM:

UUNP Special Body (with full HDT working vag SOS etc.), both 2K and 4k textures, on 2K I can play about 1-1.5 hours before it catches up, on 4k about 15 minutes. + Some custom HDT outfits, hair, eyes, etc. Few extra NPCs, not too many.

And I can forget about ENBs terrain. lighting, etc. Just that alone fills out 4 GB. 6 GB will fair better, but not by much, 8 GB is where its at, I'd go the 12 if I could afford it, but that is just not worth it at the moment.

Skyrim is all about the VRAM, double that when modded, the rest of it is much less of a difference. That 10-20% extta possible FPS does squat for a game you'll need to limit to 60 FPS anyways (cause of its crappy FPS tied physics engine), and at the same time run out of VRAM and start seeing missing textures and whatnot everywhere and then CTD unless you do preventive game restarts.
 
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Kasra_

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Yeah i would go with a 6600k but my budget has reached it's limit.although maybe I'll change the cpu in a few months then I'll OC the mobo.
 
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