New Futureproof System Build (Heavy Gaming)

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So im building a gaming system for a friend.
Budget is maximum 1000$ for the tower.
Some things to consider are:

1)Has to be futureproof
2)Intended for heavy gaming at at least 1080p (4k gaming in the future)
3)Are there any compatibility issues in the current parts?
4)Should i change something for more performance per dollar or performance in general?
5)I already have bought Windows

the build so far is this:http://pcpartpicker.com/p/92xscc

Any help and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

EDIT:The GPU that i came up with after some research is the Sapphire Nitro 390 8GB (Big VRAM for futureproof-ness)
Is this a good choice?If not suggest one!
 
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The concept of 'futureproof' is so badly wrong as to be laughable.

Futureproof means:
I desire to increase the number of RAM sticks to 8 in the future, so I will buy a motherboard with 8 slots.
Even though I can only afford to fill 4 of them today.

or

I may wish to change the CPU later, so I should not buy a motherboard that has a socket at the end of its upgrade path. Even though I can get a better performing CPU in that soon to be obsolete board right now.

or

I may wish to overclock in the future, so I should spend the little bit extra and get a CPU and motherboard capable of that.

It really means buying parts that have the (probable)...
You will struggle with 4K. I'd advise going for a 970/waiting for a 1070. Less VRAM, but will work fine for 1080p, and will give you better performance for 4K, with SLI/overclocking.

You could always go for a MAXT mobo and downsize the case, if that's your jam, I don't see any need for ATX, but that's just my preference.

That's said, I have that exact graphics card. It's fast and quiet, and great for 1080p but uses a lot of power.
 
This should get you playable 4k frame rates. The CPU is over-clockable on this board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H170 Performance/Hyper ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.79 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: DIYPC Solo-T1-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.88 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.98 @ Newegg)
Other: GTX 1070 ($379.99)
Total: $1013.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-25 09:20 EDT-0400

http://www.eteknix.com/asrock-finds-way-bypass-intels-non-k-bclk-oc-limits/
 


Great build the best we can get for $1000 but no where near future proof
OP should understand that it is impossible to get future proof build for $1000
 


The concept of 'futureproof' is so badly wrong as to be laughable.

Futureproof means:
I desire to increase the number of RAM sticks to 8 in the future, so I will buy a motherboard with 8 slots.
Even though I can only afford to fill 4 of them today.

or

I may wish to change the CPU later, so I should not buy a motherboard that has a socket at the end of its upgrade path. Even though I can get a better performing CPU in that soon to be obsolete board right now.

or

I may wish to overclock in the future, so I should spend the little bit extra and get a CPU and motherboard capable of that.

It really means buying parts that have the (probable) capability of adapting to new parts in the next couple of years.
It does NOT mean "Buy today, and run perfectly with all software and games 5 years from now".

"Futureproof" - How far in the 'future' is the OP looking for?
 
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Thanks for the answers!A bit misunderstanding there (my bad)...By futureproof i meant what USAFRet said! I dont want to have a system that will last 3 years or so!Thats impossible these days...I want a system that is able to be expanded...to be upgraded with more RAM for example...Also i said that in the future may be the need to game @ 4k...I know that with one 390 im not able to do that!But i intend to buy 2 of them later!Thats why i stated the words future-proof and 4k...

So for the conclusion i need a system thats upgreadable @ 1000$ so i can spend more on it in the future!

 
futureproof is as much of a buzzword as cloud - if you're asking for a computer that will be able to perform at a high level for the next 5 years, this is as close as I can get though I agree that you should swap the 970 I listed for a 1070 when they release them. A significant difference in performance from the specs

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HPv32R

I also agree that 16GB is more than enough for now as long as you're not running lots of content in the background while gaming in a large multiplayer map on the most demanding FPS or RTS. You could resort to overclocked memory but you do lose some day to day usability because it's less stable, but it will improve your performance to an extent. An i7 isn't necessary for gaming alone but developers will tap into that kind of power requirement in the near future (think VR gaming). I think a 6th gen i7 k-series proc and a 1070 are the way to go for performing at a high level for the next 5 years but that isn't going to fit in that budget
 
For me future proof is a PC which could handle any game thrown at it for minimum of 60fps on high-ultra settings. For example:
I built a very heavy budget PC for my friend in 2013 it had i7-4960X and Titan in SLI and without any upgrade he was able to play Witcher 3 at near to ultimate settings and attained near to 75-80fps the only thing left out was hairworks if he enables it he could loose 10fps which is still above 60fps. At 1440p and this is what future proof is.
 
I think im gonna stick with the 390...
Also will this cooler fit in this case? (not a big fan of NZXT but my friend wants that case for the looks)
Also i think the Sapphire 390 Nitro wont fit unless i remove the HDD cage?
 


Why would you want to stick with the 390? The 1070 will outperform it by a considerable margin
 


I agree for the 1070...i think im gonna wait until June 10 for the release!

But still i want my rest system to be "ready"
 
That's a good call - 980ti level performance at 970 pricing is worth the wait. I am going to wait on the pricing and specs on the 1070 for my build refresh because the 1080 is too big of a reach for my budget since I don't use my 4k TV as a display for my PC.

The 390 is good for the price but if you're wanting performance it's not worth it to skimp even if you're using 2 in a crossfire setup.
 
So the 1070 has been released in my country...The bad news is its very expensive and not even close to the price point of 400$...The cheapest one is at 500 euros (588 $)...So what should i do now?buy the 390 which is 345$ or the 970?Also should i go with an ASUS z170-A ( https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-A/ ) or a MSI Z170 ( https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z170-A-PRO.html#hero-overview ) motherboard? Whats the difference between the 2?