This update will really test Skyrim's limits with mods.
This update will really test Skyrim's limits with mods.
Hello once more, curious forum visitors! It seems we've been quite a while since anyone shared updates about Skyrim here. I'm aiming to finish this by the summer's end: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6cF7qs. Regarding your questions—do you think Project ENB, Climates of Tamriel, Frostfall, and PerMa would run smoothly at high FPS? And are there any additional mods that could enhance stealth gameplay? Also, do you have any mods that make shadows perfect for staying hidden?
I have an i5 4690K with a Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming card. It handles Skyrim well with most mods, especially when running 80+ mods—around 70 of those are texture or sound changes, including ENB. At full power and 1080p, I maintain about 60 FPS everywhere except in towns, which is mainly due to a town mod that adds lots of trees and plants for a nicer appearance. I wouldn’t suggest using that PSU; consider Corsair, Silverstone, Seasonic or EVGA options instead. The HyperX Clouds or Clouds II are top picks for gaming headsets, except for the i7, which is only slightly better than the i5 4690K in most games. Very few titles rely heavily on hyperthreading, so an i7 won’t give you a noticeable boost.
The review from jonnyguru gave it a 7.9 out of 10, indicating it's quite good.
It seems the audio quality isn't quite right; I recommend using the audio technique from 2020 USB.
I’d pick the 290x option, though it’s just my taste. Having all four GB of VRAM running at full capacity would give me more peace of mind, especially since modded Skyrim consumes a lot of RAM and memory. A 16GB setup works if you’re using Chrome in the background—just keep in mind that 16GB is only optimal under certain conditions, like minimal background processes. An i5 processor is sufficient. Modded Skyrim at 1080p uses up all three GB of VRAM.