Cheap Pc build for Skyrim ultra plus mods?

[h0mesk420illet]

I want to build a PC for gaming mainly skyrim with high graphics and around 50 mods but have no experience with it. Is this possible for around 500$ I also have 2 4gb ddr3. What OS should i get and how much? My screen I have is 1680 x 1050, is that fine or should i spend more for 1920 x 1080. If not possible might be able to make it 700 $ including the price of the OS but would prefer 500$ including OS.

 

[Archgaull]

Something like this is the best I could do for $500, since considering an OS is already $100 off you're basically asking for a $400 computer to be able to run a hell of a lot.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3240 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($144.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $494.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 20:35 EST-0500

 

[Raiin]

480$ no rebates
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Vv6xr

 

[h0mesk420illet]

Something like this is the best I could do for $500, since considering an OS is already $100 off you're basically asking for a $400 computer to be able to run a hell of a lot.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3240 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($144.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $494.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 20:35 EST-0500

this would be able to do ultra with abt 50 mods? And if i had 200$ extra what quad core should i get as well as anything else?

 

[Archgaull]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($144.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $611.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 22:50 EST-0500

That would work a lot better, plus give you breathing room with other games when it comes to the cpu

 

[Raiin]

this is the absolute best you can get for gaming, at 700$ price tag.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BNGXWZ

Mini ITX build with wireless and a Gtx 960, will play skyrim Maxed out with all your mods at 1080p no problem you can also movie it around the house like a console.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7gLkmG