looking to build a gaming PC, keyword "upgradability"

[Abd121]

budget: 500-600$
the idea is classic upgrade it over time, here's what I do know


CPU: probably an i5 since I don't need hyper threading...6500?6600?K?wait for the next?AMD?

MOBO: I know nothing about motherboards, probably something that I shouldn't need/want to replace/upgrade ever

Ram:1 DDR4 8GB stick, add another when 16 GB becomes justifiable

PSU: same as motherboard, quality over watts

storage: I feel like getting an SSD fist might be more convenient so I wouldn't need to reinstall windows again, otherwise a normal 2TB HDD

GPU: until I can see all options, I can't say anything just yet, for now, I think 1 RX 480 seem the best option for now, maybe even add another 1 if the card and DX12 proved it worth

cooling: not a clue, do I even need it apart from the aftermarket CPU cooler?

+ what about an APU option, is it worth it?

 

[Eximo]

Budget really isn't enough for what you want to build. You need closer to $800 with that part selection.

RX480 = $200 MSRP
i5-6500 = $193
ATX motherboard, minimum $75
Decent 500W PSU = $50
Small 120GB SSD (not a recommendation) $40, ideal 240-256GB about $90
Case (subjective, but decent cases start around $50)
Memory is super cheap, so getting 16GB now, not a bad idea, only sets you back $60.
No aftermarket cooling.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XT 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $554.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-07 10:53 EDT-0400