Sub-$800 Gaming Build Advice?

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Here is what I am currently looking at, but it has been a long time since I've done something like this so there are three questions I have.
1) Is everything compatible?
2) Will it be somewhat future-proof?
3) Is there anything that I should wait for coming out soon that will make my rig seem outdated?

RAM http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004CRSM4I&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

HDD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036Q7MV0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0036Q7MV0&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

SSD for boot
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NHAF06/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009NHAF06&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

PSU
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0MY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0092ML0MY&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

CPU
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009O7YUF6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009O7YUF6&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

MOBO
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056G10WK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0056G10WK&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

GPU
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007MJGMXQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007MJGMXQ&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

WIFI
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054L9PWO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0054L9PWO&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

 
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clutchc

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Yes, all is compatible. If you need wireless internet rather than the on-board Ethernet, you may want to consider an adapter with an extendable antenna if the PC will sit in a bad location for signal strength.

Newegg link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106135

Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Centrino-Advanced-Brackets-62205ANHMWDTX1/dp/B007ZWL4A6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1370116868&sr=1-1&keywords=Intel+Centrino+Advanced-N+6205

As to future-proof, that is up to how important it is that you have the next big thing. As long as the system games good for you, there's no real necessity to re-build. You can always upgrade the gfx card when games outpace the HD 7870... which won't be for awhile if you game at the most common 1920x1080 resolution.
 
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I would swap out the graphics card for a sapphire, asus, msi, or gigabyte custom cooler. The one you listed is the worst one available, and should only be considered in a tight budget situation. Other cooling solutions will give you much better temps.
 
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clutchc

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Looks fine. But you went a bit backwards on your choice of gfx card.
http://www.hwcompare.com/12194/geforce-gtx-560-vs-radeon-hd-7870/
I would stay with the HD 7870... or go with a GTX 660/660ti if you want to go Nvidia.

What resolution is your monitor? The GTX 560 is a marginal for maxing out today's games at 1080p. And it will generate more heat and use more power than the HD 7870.
 
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