Skyrim 4K Mod Question

[Shadeslayer110]

Hi,
For many mods, I see that there are many versions of mods out there for textures and visuals-1K 2K, and 4K. I wanted to know that if my PC could support 4K graphics. Even if it could, is it worth it? I saw some posts about how it really does not make a difference and is just taking away performance. So, any helpful input would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

PC Specs:
Processor: Intel i5 4670k
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8 GB 2x4
Motherboard: ASUS Z97 A
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
Hard Drive: WD Caviar Blue 1 TB Samsung 840 EVO 120 GB SSD
Optical Drive: Asus 24x DVD-RW Serial-ATA Internal
Power Supply Unit: EVGA 500B 500W 80PLUS Bronze Certified
Heatsink Fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Case: NZXT Phantom 410
Monitor:Asus MX239H, 23-Inch Full HD AH-IPS LED-backlit and Frameless Monitor
Mouse: Steelseries Sensei Frost Blue
Keyboard: Logitech K360 Wireless Keyboard
Wireless Internet Card: TP Link N900 Express Adapter

 

[thor220]

No, you should avoid 4k with that graphics card. Those 1k - 2k packs should be enough.

There's a good chance that the hard drive you have is going to slow down larger file mods too so it's best to stick to the lower resolution packs unless you have fast storage as well.

 

[Shadeslayer110]

No, you should avoid 4k with that graphics card. Those 1k - 2k packs should be enough.

There's a good chance that the hard drive you have is going to slow down larger file mods too so it's best to stick to the lower resolution packs unless you have fast storage as well.

Ok, thanks. What do you suggest, just so I have some ideas in my head if I want to upgrade any time soon. Will a GTX 980 be good for 4K textures, as well as playing new games in their normal high/ultra settings? Also, what would be a good hard drive to replace mine? All my files are on the WD Caviar Blue, so what could be a good jump from there at a decent price with the same/more storage?

 

[thor220]

Yes, the 980 will work very well. You could get away with a 290 or 970 if you don't want to spend that much. AMD is about to refresh their video cards sometime before june, so it might be worth checking out.

For storage, the fastest on the market are the new Western Digital Blacks. They are more expensive but you're paying for the speed and reliability (5 year warranty). Make sure that you get a model that ends in FZEX as those are the latest models. It should be easy to tell them apart because they are more expensive than the older models.

If you don't want's to spend that much on a hard drive yet I would recommend that you stick with what you got. The only other solutions are unreliable drives or High RPM ones that are loud and low capacity.

 

[Shadeslayer110]

Yes, the 980 will work very well. You could get away with a 290 or 970 if you don't want to spend that much. AMD is about to refresh their video cards sometime before june, so it might be worth checking out.

For storage, the fastest on the market are the new Western Digital Blacks. They are more expensive but you're paying for the speed and reliability (5 year warranty). Make sure that you get a model that ends in FZEX as those are the latest models. It should be easy to tell them apart because they are more expensive than the older models.

If you don't want's to spend that much on a hard drive yet I would recommend that you stick with what you got. The only other solutions are unreliable drives or High RPM ones that are loud and low capacity.

Alright, thanks for all your help!