First PC Build for gaming (DayZ, Arma 3, Minecraft)

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I currently play Minecraft on a old laptop I have which averages a terrible 20-30 fps whilst playing with all the settings on low. I am now looking into moving to other games such as DayZ and Arma 3 but now there is no possible way that the laptop I am using can run them efficiently.

I recently posted on the PcSpecialist forums and someone did create a build for me but have said that there is no way a computer will run it well if it is under £800. I am wondering if there is a cheaper alternative (£500-£650) which will run these games well as well as minecraft. I realise that DayZ is in Alpha still and can therefore not run at 60FPS constantly but I want something that potentially will be able to when the game is fully optimised.

NOTE: I need the monitor included in the price but do not need wireless as I will be using a TP-Link with ethernet cable.

I have very little knowledge when it comes to hardware and would highly appreciate it if someone could help me out!

Thanks :)
 
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[PCPartPicker part list](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/x86tHx) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/x86tHx/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54460) | £130.94 @ Aria PC
**Motherboard** | [MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h81mp33) | £33.01 @ Aria PC
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl10s8gbxl) | £59.90 @ Amazon UK
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | £35.94 @ Aria PC
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 285 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9285acdbc) | £186.94 @ CCL Computers
**Case** | [Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcacore1000bl) | £14.99 @ Scan.co.uk
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr) | £36.98 @ Novatech
**Monitor** | [Hannspree HE225DPB 21.5" Monitor](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/hannspree-monitor-he225dpb) | £79.99 @ Ebuyer
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | £578.69
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-02 17:57 GMT+0000 |

This would serve you well.
 
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Harry_E_Baker

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Thanks so much for the fast reply! Any idea on benchmarks in terms of FPS on games such as Arma 3? If you don't know that's fine I appreciate it regardless :D
 
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Probably about the best you are going to get, with that budget, including monitor and windows.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£130.94 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£60.77 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£56.57 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB PCS+ Video Card (£120.80 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case (£23.05 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£36.98 @ Novatech)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer (£11.12 @ Ebuyer)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£71.60 @ Amazon UK)
Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor (£99.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £647.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-02 18:05 GMT+0000
 
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This is really good if he needs windows included.

also here are some benchmarks:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-radeon-r9-285-tonga,3925-7.html
 
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The R9 270X is different than the R9 285...
 
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He included windows though.
 
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