Desktop Specs help?

[imKaden]

i want to buy a gaming desktop that can play skyrim on ultra but i don't know anything about specs and stuff. what specs do i need to play skyrim on ultra?

 

[PlanarX999]

What are your budget? Please tell us.
What are the desktop are catching your eye at current time?
You really can build one for less with same spec to any pre-built pc out there. we will help you find the parts.
and one more questtion, do you overclock?

 

[imKaden]

What are your budget? Please tell us.
What are the desktop are catching your eye at current time?
You really can build one for less with same spec to any pre-built pc out there. we will help you find the parts.
and one more questtion, do you overclock?

around 800$
and i would like to build
also i have no idea what overclocking is

 

[PlanarX999]

Well, seem you no need overclock, so here:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $799.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-08 00:40 EDT-0400)

GTX 760 more than you need to maxed out Skyrim. Its best bang for buck.

 

[imKaden]

Well, seem you no need overclock, so here:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $799.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-08 00:40 EDT-0400)

GTX 760 more than you need to maxed out Skyrim. Its best bang for buck.

do i need anything else?
i know nothing about computers lol

 

[PlanarX999]

Sorry for late reply, Yes, operating system, it cost about $90, or for an alternative you can get it from friend.
others will be peripheral as monitor, mouse, keyboard.
Do you want me to include all within $800, i will do so if you ask to but you may sacrifice some performance.

 

[imKaden]

Sorry for late reply, Yes, operating system, it cost about $90, or for an alternative you can get it from friend.
others will be peripheral as monitor, mouse, keyboard.
Do you want me to include all within $800, i will do so if you ask to but you may sacrifice some performance.

its alright,
also i may be wrong, but do i need a cpu cooler?

 

[PlanarX999]

Not really necessary, you could buy it if you want, CM TX3, Xigmatek Gaia, either of this should able to cool your chip.
I suggest you added case fan for top(exhaust) and side(intake)
#exhaust must better than intake air to ensure proper dissipation#
Recommended - Cougar Turbine 120(4 packs), great static pressure and airflow, come with four, cost only $30