The repack usually utilized the 1.0.4.0 or 1.0.7.0 game patches, which were widely considered the most stable for modding. It included memory restriction fixes ( -norestrictions and -nomemrestrict commands pre-configured) to allow the game to recognize modern video cards with more than 2GB of VRAM.
Eliminates the frustration of installing mods individually, which often leads to crashes or broken installations. Why 2013? The Golden Age of GTA IV Modding GTA IV 2013 OVERCLOCKED EDITION - REPACK