First PC build for Arma 3, BF4, Dayz etc

DJonesy

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Aug 19, 2013
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So I've been looking into building my first PC and I've been doing a lot of research. I'd like to get some feedback and any recommendations on my build. I'll be using my samsung hd tv as a monitor and I plan on overclocking since arma is very cpu intensive but nothing serious because I'm not too experienced. I was originally planning to put this into a mATX case to make it more portable but decided to go with the nzxt. What kinds of settings and fps could I expect with a system like this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1tO7I
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1tO7I/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1tO7I/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($220.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z77MA-G45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($255.66 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1024.04
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I got to 4.4 in testing under 70C and still quieter than my GPU fan. Think the H80 is what most folks recommend over cheap air (don't think the H60 performs any better than an Evo - but it does look better :)

DJonesy

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Does the 212 Evo do good on your OC? Figured water cooling would be better if I decide to over clock further and also I feel like it would look better through the window :p