First Arma/ DayZ build

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Hey guys! I see alot of questions of "can my pc run Arma/DayZ" etc but im just curious..I haven't really purchased any parts yet but this is my "build" I've been working on..Is this sufficient for decent gameplay on Arma 2/3 and DayZ? I know they aren't optimized and are intensive..any changes or suggestions would be great. My budget is about 1000 USD- I already have Windows 7 HOME professional..is that a problem? [PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kT28bv) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kT28bv/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $228.98 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g45gaming) | $128.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $82.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn760oc2gdrev20) | $245.66 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw) | $100.00 @ NCIX US
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm) | $86.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $16.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.99 @ NCIX US
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1090.53
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($224.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1062.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Made some changes here and there to make it perform better and be cheaper at the same time. I also added an HDD because 120GB isn't enough.
I kept the OS but if you already have one you don't need to buy another one.
 
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you have to put money into where it counts here is what you can do would be a lot faster

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1095.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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What makes yours better than what I posted? I love everything you posted.. I am a noob in pc building..better gpu and cpu..do you play these games? If so, whats your average fps ? I'm not trying to play on ultra..I'd be happy with high/medium
 
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Well my build has better CPU and GPU it has twice the SSD storage and 1TB hard drive 120GB ssd would hardly fit windows and maybe 1-2 games it would make no sense i made cost cutting by getting cheaper case as investing into hardware is much more beneficial then having a pretty case(200r is a top rated budget case) as far as the power supply it says XFX but actual manufacturer of it is seasonic as you had in your build you essentially pay for it to say "seasonic".

 
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OK so:

CPU: Newer version, overclocks better and has better temperatures.
CPU cooler: They're kind of the same thing, but the EVO is slightly better and currently cheaper.
Motherboard: Z97 chipset to go with the CPU. Really well priced.
SSD: More than double the capacity for $25 more. High quality as well.
HDD: Added one.
GPU: It was cheaper. And it is smaller, which may be helpful.
Case: It's a good case and cheaper than the one you selected $30. There's no point in having a $100 case in a build like this.
PSU: Went for something less efficient and non-modular, I know, but it's really good. And again, cheaper.
Optical drive: They're all the same. That one was cheaper :)

You can also take the route esco went, which is getting a cheaper case and a better GPU like a GTX 770.
 
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Thank you both. You're both amazing and have made me that much smarter..hope to see you on Arma 2 or standalone! If you don't have keys, PM me and I'll buy you one. I have no friend with good comps..seriously, pm me if you have an Arma interest
 
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