Need help picking PC parts for an arma gaming rig!

cruddyturtle

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Im new to PC gaming and PC part picking. My goal is to run arma 2/3 on a consistent 40-60 fps. Can someone recommend a CPU,GPU and MOBO combo for less then 550-600$? Any help is very much appreciated thanks!
 
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Vic 40

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Do you need windows too?

Without o.s.,

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.86 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($156.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax Hoplite ST ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $571.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 10:25 EDT-0400

Another nice case,no usb 3.0 at the front though,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1

Just look at this to start with.
 
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