First off, if this is the wrong forum, or if there is a thread for this kind of thing, please point me there!

Anyway, I going to soon be building a gaming computer, and this is currently what I have put together. Note that my budget is ~$1,000. I already have access to a Monitor, and the OS I'll be using is going to be windows, which I need not purchase for this machine. So that is why those two pieces are missing from this build list.

Basically, I would like to know if you guys think this build will be able to handle Skyrim on Ultra, as well as the many Re-texture, re-lighting, climate, and ENB mods I'll be installing. Any help on fixing this build to make it run better, without destroying my budget is also appreciated!


CPU - Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor - $220
Motherboard - GB GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 MB - $145
Memory - Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Mem - $35
Storage - Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk - $105
Hard Drive - Seagate Barracude 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM IHD - $70
Video Card - EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card - $240
Case - Cooler Master Storm Scout ATX Mid Tower Case - $67
Power Supply - SeaSonic S12ll 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Cert ATX12V / EPS12V - $79
Optical Drive - Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer - $18

Thoughts?