Is this a good gaming rig, nice for the next few years?

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I would like to know if these specs can be good for a gaming pc. I am really new at this and i want to build a good gaming pc that is preferably better than the ps4 specs and will last me a few years without upgrading anything. Also, the link is here:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7782889&sku=B69-1560

I am grateful for any additional info you guys could provide, for ex, how much will a pc cost minimally that will beat the ps4 or xbox720 specs and last about 1-3 years more with any new games on at least medium-high settings.
 
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Hey, you could always start. 2 months ago, I didn't know a thing about computers. Now I'm a forum regular here. Buying my own build in 3 weeks, so I had to tweak to perfectness. Anyway, here's the final build, nothing changed.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung...
I'm surprised anyone's even counting anymore. Anyways, MemoryExpress put the monitor on sale right after i told them that i'll buy it from NCIX. Freaking trolls. Well guess what, ME, shut up and take my money.
 


Oh good, so you are going with 3 monitors?

I'm not counting, when I look at my watched topics it tells me the number of posts.
 
Yep, only video card missing. I really can't wait for a new cooler. I see amazing games everyday, and its getting harder and harder to wait. Stupid AMD... can't they just launch the damn card already?
 


SOON! It will be very soon...NDA lifts on 5 Nov. (I think...? pretty sure anyway) so you will see lots of news for it then...
 
..soon? People were pretty sure it was going to lift on Oct 15... they were pretty sure it was going to lift on Oct 29, and now they're sure its going to lift on Nov. 5...

AMD better get their shit together...

I want the damn card already, *wail*
 


nVidia actually, as their price drops is what inspired the price wars!
 


Spy, just watch out for those AMD cards, the 290x throttles down from 1000 MHz to 840 MHz with lows of 760 MHz and runs at about 90c while running Unigine Heaven on an open test bench.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLVrkZu9hAY Skip to 8 minutes in.
 

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