How's this for my first build so far??

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Snipes212

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card
Total: $385.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-30 11:34 EDT-0400)

ANY comments/suggestions welcome.
 
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jay2tall
For $30 the Evo is great even with a non-OC CPU. Not that it just keeps it cooler, but it doesn't get so freaking loud. I helped build a stock clocked i5 Ivy bridge and the stock cooler can get loud. The Evo just run at very low RPM and you barely hear it. The GPU cooler gets way louder.

What PSU are you reusing? The parts look great. The only thing I was going to suggest is a different GPU, but since you already have it I'd go with what you have. Good picks.

Also, those games with run decent. DayZ should have no issues and BF4 will run fine. You will just have to find the right graphic settings that run smooth with your card. I'd see if you can't push that GPU OC a little bit higher.
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Are there any other parts on there that you already have and left out, because you're missing storage, a case, psu, and peripherals. Also I doubt you'll need a CPU cooler unless you got an overclockable cpu. But the parts you have there are excellent if you're on a budget.
 
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Haha sorry I forgot to mention that I'm just upgrading my current PC that has a build dated back to like '09.

I just threw the cooler in there just to be safe because I don't want to overheat the CPU and hurt it since I probably won't have money for a new one. But, if you think it's really unnecessary and the stock cooler is okay, then I'll trust you and save $30.

Also do you think I could run BF4 or DayZ on this build?

(btw the GTX 660 I can't change because I already have it)
 
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For $30 the Evo is great even with a non-OC CPU. Not that it just keeps it cooler, but it doesn't get so freaking loud. I helped build a stock clocked i5 Ivy bridge and the stock cooler can get loud. The Evo just run at very low RPM and you barely hear it. The GPU cooler gets way louder.

What PSU are you reusing? The parts look great. The only thing I was going to suggest is a different GPU, but since you already have it I'd go with what you have. Good picks.

Also, those games with run decent. DayZ should have no issues and BF4 will run fine. You will just have to find the right graphic settings that run smooth with your card. I'd see if you can't push that GPU OC a little bit higher.
 
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