Hai,

I am new to moding and i wud like to try some things,

should I use SKYRIM HD

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/607/?

or should i use the beth dlc?

p.s. ima be using Static mesh improvement mod

Should I use Realistic Lighting Overhail

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30450

or should i use Enhanced Lights and FX

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27043/

What Overhaul should i look into, im most interested in the area of combat, i think vanilla is too horriblue, i want something more awesomred.

My first choice is Requiem, but it does seem to conflict with certain things. and i dont really want to play the beginning of the game over again in a long drawn out manner, b/c thats the only part of the game ive played.

or if there is a combat mod that fixes the Ai / npc's. that would be even better

I have used both the Beth HD textures and Skyrim HD. They both look good. Just make sure to get the UOP for the HD Pack if you get that. I think the Skyrim HD is more optimized and is an easier load on systems, so that might tip the balance.

I have tried RLO and it does the same thing that all lighting mods do, makes things too dark. But, it does have a nice atmosphere otherwise. If someone would make a lighting overhaul with a calibrated monitor, then it might be worth me checking it out. My monitor is calibrated and the game is dark enough under those conditions. So, try calibrating your monitor before you decide you need a light overhaul.

Mods are all about preference. Personally I love ELFX, but I like my game darker. Tons of people hate the dark shading, especially in dungeons where torches become necessary.

I prefer Skyrim Realistic Overhaul over Skyrim HD and Beths HD textures.