~$600-700 Gaming computer

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I'm thinking in buying a desktop pc for my first build, because as now I just use a laptop, and well it's a laptop, doesn't have a good video card.
I was thinking in buying this:

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341019
Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193
Motherboard+CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273358
DVD Burner:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187
HD+Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.280000
Video Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102858
Total: $680(After rebates)

COMPUTER USE: gaming, just gaming. My laptop is good for multitasking, music, movies, internet, so this computer will be just for gaming!!!
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:USA
OVERCLOCKING: Later, when I have the computer running if necessary i will.(Later if needed i will buy a aftermarket heatsink, but not now.)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS , monitor, keyboard, mouse
WEBSITES: www.newegg.com, www.tigerdirect.com, amazon.com
CROSSFIRE/SLI: Maybe in the future

If any other information is needed just ask.
Please help, is this a good future proof computer like for at least 1 year. In the future for sure I'm going some upgrades like a Phenom II X4 955, but for now that's my budget.
 
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+1 for shortstuff's HD + Case combo

AMD Phenom II X4 955
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ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X
Combo Price: $265.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273337

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB DDR3 1333 CL7 - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276

SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770
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Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W
Combo Price: $209.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.274493

COOLER MASTER RC-690
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Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB
Combo Price: $99.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273732

LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner SATA - $25.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289...

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+1 for shortstuff's HD + Case combo

AMD Phenom II X4 955
+
ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X
Combo Price: $265.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273337

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB DDR3 1333 CL7 - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276

SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770
+
Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W
Combo Price: $209.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.274493

COOLER MASTER RC-690
+
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB
Combo Price: $99.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273732

LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner SATA - $25.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

Grand Total:* $691.92
 
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is the AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition a good processor??Is it capable to play well every game out there now?
Because if not for sure i'm going with the AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition.
What about the AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition?
 

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The graphics card affects gaming performance a lot more. The higher the resolution of your monitor, the more powerful graphics card you'll need. What exactly is your current monitor's resolution?

For example if it's a high enough resolution i.e. 1920x1080, then you might have to drop down the processor to that Phenom II X2 550/ X3 720 you mentioned so you'll have more money to spend on the graphics card.
 

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For now I'm going to use sometimes a 42"plasma tv, and usually a 19"lcd tv, but 2 or 3 months after I build this computer i'm going to buy a good monitor 23"
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-8325
I chose this one because it has a reasonable price and have native displayport, so for the future i think it will be better, even for eyefinity technology.