Can this build be upgraded down the line

[bluna8223]

I'm not going to OC.
Mainly going to use for light gaming with some photoshop.
Mainly looking to add some ram, upgrade the gpu, and I may add water cooling down the line, also should I get a higher wattage psu now? Or will I even need to upgrade it?
The case is from my old build I was going to use, but I'm going to keep that built for my wife, so any good recommendations?
Budgets about $1100

Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8DpcGG

 

[Kashimi]

This 1060 out preforms that 1050ti and it still costs the same price : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KU2CIIY/ref=twister_B01JA2DCKS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

You definitely will not convert to water cooling for that build, there's absolutely no need.

Your current PSU is fine for the build you are showing prior to any changes you might make.

I like this case for your build : https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nkV48d/nzxt-case-caph530b1

 

[bmockeg]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($248.90 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($158.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.35 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SSC GAMING Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.88 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.39 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1108.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-19 01:20 EDT-0400

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[Kashimi]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($248.90 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($158.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.35 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SSC GAMING Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.88 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.39 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1108.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-19 01:20 EDT-0400

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I second this build. It will outlast and outperform what you have and doesn't cost that much more than what you have selected.

 

[Karadjgne]

1. Can't OC, that's a locked cpu. You'd need to upgrade to a K version.
2. Ram upgrades no worries. Z mobo, so unless you run into speed issues with the cpu, you can run as high or as much as you'll need to.
3. Gpu upgrade is no worries, it's pcie 3.0 x16 mobo, so anything current or future will work until they change the slot.
4. Liquid cooling, maybe. OC is not the only cause of excessive heat, high core-high cpu usage, basically rendering/compiling loads, can do the same thing. If you find that that's what you are doing more and more and temps/noise is just unsatisfactory, a larger cooler would be a good upgrade idea. A decent 240/280mm or big air like a Noctua NH-D15/S would basically eliminate any thoughts of higher temps for and load usage and remain next to silent.
5. That psu is good enough with that cpu to power a gtx1080 easily, so unless you have plans for 4k gaming or 1440p/144Hz at ultra settings, then basically you are golden with that choice.
6. Cases, like keyboards and mice, are highly personal and subject to all kinds of influences and opinions. If that HAF works for you, cheers. Nobody but you and the Mrs. has to look at it, or live with it.