Gaming PC to replace XB 360 instead of XB1

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So I'm toying with the idea of getting a PC instead of one of the next gen gaming consoles. I'd like to be able to play games like Arma 3, and iRacing. Other than that it will only really be used for web-browsing and M.S. office. My budget is $700 all said and done and I have never built a computer before (I am an engineering student, though, so hopefully I can figure it out). I'll need a mouse and keyboard, but plan on using my Vizio 32" Tv as a monitor with its built in speakers. After a bit of (possibly senseless) research, I came up with this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qUKN

I'm hoping more experienced people can help me eliminate useless things and suggest changes that would enhance the performance of the PC without changing the price too much. Suggestions? Is using my TV as a monitor (via HDMI) going to be a problem? Will I melt the GPU? Thanks!
 
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Theres nothing really there that would need to be replaced in the near future for gaming upgrades, that mobo allows for crossfire if you picked up another 7870 in the future yes.
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You can use the TV as a monitor. I would seriously recommend bumping up the budget to $800, so you can have better quality parts the Xbox One after all will cost you about $800-920.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.08 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Full (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Mouse: Logitech M110 Wired Optical Mouse ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $834.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-11 21:49 EDT-0400)

Edit, thanks ps3hacker12 for finding the 7870GHz, it will help him get overall better performance.
 
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Possible changes you could make if your not planning to OC:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Mouse: Logitech M110 Wired Optical Mouse ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $703.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-11 21:39 EDT-0400)

The motherbaord and PSU you chose are known to have problems.
The wired network card isn't really needed.
Memory, try to get 2 ram modules so that they can run in dual channel.


Everything else you had was great, I just switched things up a bit to squeze in a 7870 Ghz edition.
 
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Overclocking isn't really something I have looked into. I just want a system that I can turn on, load up the game, and play. The 7870 Ghz card definitely looks like a sweet upgrade for the relatively small price difference. Dunno how I missed that one!
 
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If you do want to overclock in the future, you can just buy a aftermarket cooler then rather than now, where you don't think you'll be OCing so you do not need one.
 
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Although the 970 board is not exactly a good option for doing such.
 
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157262&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= Perhaps this board, If I recall it is really a 990FX chipset.
 
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So from what I've gathered so far, I have updated my build. Here's where it is at now:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Mouse: Logitech M110 Wired Optical Mouse ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $718.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-11 22:35 EDT-0400)

Seems pretty decent, I think. Is there anything that seems like it would become outdated in the near future, or need to be replace to play (near) future games? Would I be able to cross-fire (or w/e its called) in the future if I got another GPU?
 
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