First time using MODs & playing PC Skyrim

[Zchu]

Hi everyone, this is my first time here and using Mods.

 

I just Ordered a Asus Rog G751JT-DH72 laptop

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9514702&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&scid=scplp1932073&kpid=9514702&gclid=CjwKEAiAlb6lBRCBw4jC-bb3uykSJAB55Ti9aRgZUglJVdM6Ezhax3lTDJWShEOcLqiAymTrCsAAhRoCAJjw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

I am wondering what kind of Mods I can run with the GeForce GTX 970m graphcs card.

 

Also any suggestions for mods I should check out as a total newbie lol

 

I have played and finished Vanilla Skyrim on PS3 and am excited to play it modded on PC.

I am planning on getting the Legendary Edition.

 

• Mainly I want something to make my character look better, I liked my character and want to use her in my PC playthrough... but would like to improve her.
  http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/zchuPSN/Skyrim/CAM00372_zpscb107798.jpg

• Have my horse be invincible
• Some sexy armor
• My character is a werewolf, so any cool mods for werewolves, maybe that make them actually useful or look better for example DX
• Derkeethus is my man so any Mods involving him or Argonians would be nice.
• I also saw a Mod on steam that gives Argonians sorta Velociraptor legs, I really hope Nexus has that Mod.
• I also would like to play it with a controller as I have carpel tunnel and it makes using a mouse and keyboard painful after long periods of time =(
• I would prefer to use my PS3 controller since I am used to it.

 

Thanks for any tips in advance everyone! =D

[Senviro]

To keep mod files cleanly arranged ----> http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1334/? (Very important/helpful)

 

Overall graphics ----> http://enbdev.com/index_en.html (Small learning curve, mixed results, usually good.)

 

 

Misc graphic tweaks for chars/game world

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http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/10168/? (Many new hair styles)

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3563/?

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/141/?

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14227/?

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/28642/?

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/2674/?

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/836/?

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27563/?

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/35303/?

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51097/? (For argonian feet; pretty good until UBR finally sees the light of day :tongue:)

 

Other stuff

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http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12801/? --- Sometimes, mod authors are not sure how to export their textures in dds format. You might not notice it, but some mods have textures between 20-50mbs per file. Running this program in your texture folder, or on BSAs, will optimize the files.

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/46465/? --- This is good once you start getting into SKSE mods.

 

http://skse.silverlock.org/ --- SKSE, The Skyrim Script Extender. Many mods use it to enable cool features. But it is a double edged sword. Papyrus is a fickle mistress, and tends to do things one at a time. So if you have too many script-heavy mods, you might encounter slow down, CTDs, or save file bloating.

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19/? --- Patch. There is one for each dlc.

 

And, of course... http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/searchresults/? --- The advanced search page. Look for mods with specific key words, tags or titles. Have fun.

 

 

 

EDIT: Oh, and as far as the controller goes, I'm not sure about playstation controllers, but xbox controller support is built in.

Edited January 9, 2015 by Senviro

[Zchu]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I am really overwelmed with all the Mods right now lol

 

I wanted a ENB, but am not sure what would run well on my ASUS laptop. Any suggestions?

[fmeki]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I am really overwelmed with all the Mods right now lol

 

I wanted a ENB, but am not sure what would run well on my ASUS laptop. Any suggestions?

 

I personally use Realvision ENB because I used it on my old system. It comes with an easy installer and optional additions. Try the performance version first since you're on a laptop and if you have enough FPS, change to the full version. Once you've finished that, configure it in-game and match it to your preference. Be sure to read the installation instructions too.