Need another opinion on a budget gaming pc build.

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Okay, so i know there are a ton of these types of threads on this website, and i'm sorry for being one, but i need another opinion on a build for a budget gaming pc. I am relatively knowledgeable when it comes to hardware, and what i should be looking for at my price range (which is around 600-700$). However, i am trying to keep upgradability in mind, which as some of you may know is a hard thing to consider at this price point without bottlenecking some portion of the build. Also, with ryzen coming out i'm not really sure how much the market has changed.

Things i want to include:
-upgradability
-current gaming performance(obviously)
-monitor and keyboard have to be included in the budget

Things i don't care about:
-appearance
I can make it look nice after i save up enough money to do so, so right now this isn't a problem
-brands
If amd can offer a good, future proof build path, then i have no problem with it
-ssd
I can buy it when i have enough for it after the build

Any help would be appreciated! thanks!
 
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user11464
i5-7500
GTX 1050 Ti

the 1050 Ti will save you a big chunk of money, which will actually let you meet your $700 budget, unlike the other ones listed that go over. the 1050 Ti is a great card, and when paired with the i5, wont make the performance hit compared to the 1060 as noticeable as say with an i3/g4560. it's a very well balanced pairing for that price range and 1080p gaming. youtube some benchmarks and decide for yourself. also, if you decide to upgrade gpu in the near future, you will have no problem selling the 1050 ti.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.33 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H270 PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($103.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB ARMOR 8G OC Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $811.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-01 16:52 EST-0500

The PSU is not necessary but I choose sth high quality. I have the EVGA Supernova 850 g2 myself.
You can get a Z270 or even Z170 motherboard and an i5 6600k or i5 7600k. That would allow a higher frequecny ram kit (I suggest 2800mhz) for the same price. I suggest waiting for AMD R5 ryzen cpu's if you can. Also wait a week or two for price drops on these intel cpus. You may even get an i7 6700k for a very good price.
 
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Get this. @Compuser, your build goes way over budget, might want to edit it. ;)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SSC GAMING Video Card ($254.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.89 @ Newegg)
Other: i5 7500 Microcenter bundle ($189.99)
Other: Gigabyte B250M-DS3H Microcenter Combo ($39.99)
Total: $703.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-01 17:08 EST-0500
 
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Benchmarks after Ryzen is officialy released (tomorrow) will paint a much clearer picture.

If the CPUs are everything they are hyped up to be then it will likely force intel to drop prices.
At which point you can decide if you want to get an intel i5 or wait for Ryzen 5 version processors (suppoed to be middle of this year).
 
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what changes could be made to fit a decent monitor into the budget without losing the upgradability?
 
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i5-7500
GTX 1050 Ti

the 1050 Ti will save you a big chunk of money, which will actually let you meet your $700 budget, unlike the other ones listed that go over. the 1050 Ti is a great card, and when paired with the i5, wont make the performance hit compared to the 1060 as noticeable as say with an i3/g4560. it's a very well balanced pairing for that price range and 1080p gaming. youtube some benchmarks and decide for yourself. also, if you decide to upgrade gpu in the near future, you will have no problem selling the 1050 ti.
 
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@OP, see my build, cheaper and better performing, also includes a monitor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.89 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell SE2416H 23.8" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($123.48 @ Jet)
Other: i5 7500 Microcenter bundle ($189.99)
Other: Gigabyte B250M-DS3H Microcenter Combo ($39.99)
Other: Powercolor Red Dragon RX 480 4GB ($144.99)
Total: $716.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-01 19:13 EST-0500
 
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