First Gaming PC Building Advice

LuckNoSkill

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So this is my first PC and I'd like some help and advice on what I've put together. The build was originally someone elses and i made a few tweaks. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/LuckNoSkill/saved/4C6g
I want to play games like Arma 3, DayZ and BF4 etc on higher settings and hope to start recording videos for youtube but idk if this build is good enough for major stuff just yet. I'd like room for upgrades and things over time as well. The build includes a monitor and keyboard and etc.
 
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it is my revision of your build

better mobo, H81 doesnt have pcie 3.0, only 2.0
gtx 760 4GB is a waste, better buy 2GB or GTX 770
cheaper ram. for non OC build, any brand will do

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($249.99 @ Micro Center)...
it is my revision of your build

better mobo, H81 doesnt have pcie 3.0, only 2.0
gtx 760 4GB is a waste, better buy 2GB or GTX 770
cheaper ram. for non OC build, any brand will do

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($249.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer Electra Essential Gaming & Music Headset Headset ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1115.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 01:45 EDT-0400)
 
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