CPU Choice - 1150, 2011v3, or 1151 (New Build Out)

mario1310

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Build Info, Please Help

2 Machines with different purposes

Machine One's purpose:

* Adobe Creative Suite & Web Development (I don't intend on doing any 3-D Rendering)

* Need to be able to use Application and Server Performance Testing Software such as HP Loadrunner while other applications are open and running (Non Gaming Applications)

* Occasionally Run a couple of Virtualization environments while running other NON Gaming Applications such Photoshop and or Google Chrome with lots of tabs open

* Occasionally Watch HD Movies and I might start occasionally gaming on the PC Again (Not High End Gaming). I WOULDN'T be running Virtualization while doing this or using Photoshop. * M.2 Support

Machine Two's purpose: (Extreme Budget Build):

* Run Several Virtualization Environments at once, I am going to be studying and creating various environments for exam certifications. The machines WON'T be running a bunch of Virtualization environments 24-7, just when I'm studying/testing.

* Might become a File Server in the future. (Would have a small amount of network requests, no big at all.) * Occasionally Run Semi-Photoshop Batch Scripts with no much else running.

* M.2 Support if possible

If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for?
60+ FPS NOT Doing anything crazy

Budget

Machine One: $400-600

Machine Two: Low as Possible, I would like to build something just for the above specified needs.

Additional Details:

Basically I need help deciding my Socket and CPU Choice (1150, 2011v3, or 1151) along with how much RAM im going to need. I can look up parts specifics of the other components once I have my CPU & RAM identified. If someone has suggestions on a build out, im not opposed to it, but my main concern is choosing a socket and CPU for computing needs listed above.

Along with I would like to purchase something that I can possible upgrade in the future if possible. I was thinking LGA 1151, but due to my needs I might have to choose another cpu type. I would like others input on the matter.
Thank you for your time
 
I would think that the 1151 socket would be the way to go using the i7 6700k processor and 16 GB's of RAM based on multitasking and heavy threaded applications and future proofing. It would be right at the top of your budget, though. Many Skylake boards have M.2 slots and some with NVMe support.