Need some help with graphic mods.

[GandhisLunchbox]

Hello. I've decided that I want to try playing vanilla Skyrim because with mods I can't resist using the console to get all the goodies. So I'm wanting to install Skyrim to somewhere else while still keeping my modded game in the Steam folders. I'm away this weekend so I don't really have time to research myself so I'm being lazy and asking for some help from some of you guys.

Sorry.

 

 

So I'm asking you to conjure up a list of graphical mods including any ENB while still managing a steady 30-60 FPS.

 

Specs:

 

i7 4790k @ 4.4Ghz

8gb RAM

GTX 760

 

Sorry once again for being lazy.

 

Also, is it possible to install the mod manager in a different location while still having to other folders which it makes with all the mod rars?

Edited July 10, 2015 by GandhisLunchbox

[OhmesRaht]

Hey GhandhisLunchbox

Given the MASSIVE and epically generous host of enbs available & not really knowing too much about what you prefer, I would definitely recommend

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/12180/?

Stackado Realistic Enb

 

I would recommend it because I too have a 760 and can hold a pretty steady 40-60 in most cases. It doesn't feature the kinds of ridiculousness such as ambient occlusion that bring a 760 to it's knees.

I would also suggest http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/8655/? SMIM. This mod is invaluable if you are a person who enjoys examining static meshes closely.

Also, Vivid is a must http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49344/?. Your architecture, fort & rocks will cry with joy.

Last but not least is Verdant. If you are able, adding this grass overhaul will do wonders for your Skyrim's aesthetics. http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/60220/?

In the case of Verdant you may need to sacrifice a little bit of room on your launcher's sliders, but to me it has always been worth it. With decent optimization I can hold a steady 30 with each of these on my 760.

[GandhisLunchbox]

Thanks. I'm back now so I'll check them out.

[BlackRoseOfThorns]

Grab NobleSkyrimMod HD. I would recommend installing it first and then on top landscape mods like Vivid Landscapes 1k (just maybe skip Vivid Landscapes - Woods).

 

http://static-4.nexusmods.com/15/mods/110/images/45807-4-1425234647.jpg

http://static-5.nexusmods.com/15/mods/110/images/45807-1-1425943975.jpg

This pack is essential, as it contains retextures for doors, clutter, stone/woodwork, tombstones, etc. Avaible in 2k and 1k. Don't forget SMIM patch.

 

 

As for landscape (besides Vivid Landscapes, that you should install on top of everything), old Tamriel Reloaded 1k or new Tamriel Reloaded HD 2k without grass .esp will look great. That's what worked quite well on my laptop.

 

If you decide on Verdant grass plugin, get old 1.6 version and 512 res textures. 2.0 is slightly more taxing.

 

XCE - Xenius Character Enhancements. It's pretty basic, but it will fix blocky faces and bodies. You can install Better Males and UNP/UNPB/7B on top of it, if your gpu can handle all mods + ENB.