Looking for upgrade advice for fallout 4 and next bethesda title

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thegodcomplex

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Hey everybody I'm looking to upgrade my computer in order to play fallout 4 and possibly Elder Scrolls VI (i do realize that it is nigh impossible to predict what this will need). What I'm specifically looking to do is get a motherboard that will still allow me to upgrade my processor (again) and GPU in approx. 3-5years.

What I really need to know is what would be the best socket type that would allow me to do that?

I'm not sure if you need this or not but why not.

Approximate Purchase Date: Early January 2016

Budget Range: I would prefer less then 400 between mobo and processor, that is not a hard limit though.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming and a limited amount of 3d design and rendering primarily using Autodesk Revit.

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade: Motherboard, Processor, possibly Power supply i'm 90% sure i'm running a rosewill 650 watt found here http://

Do you need to buy OS: Unsure: but probably not.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, eBay, BestBuy

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Parts Preferences: I've had exclusively amd processors up to this point but i have no problem switching to intel.

Overclocking: Extremely unlikely

SLI or Crossfire: Yes: I have a nvidia 270x that is currently crossfire compatible and i would like to be able to make use of that in the future.

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x 1080

Additional Comments:

Why I'm Upgrading: I want to be able to play fallout 4 at a fairly solid 60 fps. and my current processor doesn't meet even the minimum specs for fallout 4. It is also an fm1 socket which makes upgrading just the processor kind of a pain.
 
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Not 100% sure what you're asking here, budget is only for CPU/Mobo?

As far as upgrading CPU in future, you're limited by socket type. In 3-5 years, it's highly, highly unlikely to still be on LGA1151 (Skylake), so you'll need a new mobo then.

As far as your needs, an i5 would be sufficient. You could always upgrade to an i7 down the line, but by that point there will be (at least one) new socket, for sure.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($128.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory...
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Not 100% sure what you're asking here, budget is only for CPU/Mobo?

As far as upgrading CPU in future, you're limited by socket type. In 3-5 years, it's highly, highly unlikely to still be on LGA1151 (Skylake), so you'll need a new mobo then.

As far as your needs, an i5 would be sufficient. You could always upgrade to an i7 down the line, but by that point there will be (at least one) new socket, for sure.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($128.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $411.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-11 17:27 EST-0500

If you're not overclocking, a locked multiplier (non-k) CPU is fine.
A Z170 board will allow you to SLI in future (with CrossFire support too) - You want to CrossFire, so you can pick up an H170 board and maybe save $40, but this keeps your options open.

Going to Skylake, you need to move to DDR4 too - hence the RAM inclusion. 8GB would be fine, but only marginally above your $400 budget you can have 16GB....so why not?

As far as PSU goes, it'll depend on the GPUs (1 or 2), but I'd recommend grabbing a new PSU over your Rosewill anyway. 2 GPUs + the CPU + maybe 100W for peripherals/other components should put you around 600W. A solid 750W unit would be ideal. Something like this would be ideal, and also a great price after rebate:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $63.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-11 17:35 EST-0500
 
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thegodcomplex

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=17110184,0,1962074]Not 100% sure what you're asking here, budget is only for CPU/Mobo?
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My Question is what type of socket will give me the ability to still be able to upgrade the processor without upgrading the mobo in 3-5 years, when i built the computer originally the fm1 amd socket was being phased out completely so when i went to upgrade this year for fallout i kinda got screwed. Sorry for the confusion in my original post.

As far as upgrading CPU in future, you're limited by socket type. In 3-5 years, it's highly, highly unlikely to still be on LGA1151 (Skylake), so you'll need a new mobo then.

As far as your needs, an i5 would be sufficient. You could always upgrade to an i7 down the line, but by that point there will be (at least one) new socket, for sure.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($128.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $411.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-11 17:27 EST-0500
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That.... is pretty much perfect based on what I've been reading

If you're not overclocking, a locked multiplier (non-k) CPU is fine.
A Z170 board will allow you to SLI in future (with CrossFire support too) - You want to CrossFire, so you can pick up an H170 board and maybe save $40, but this keeps your options open.

Going to Skylake, you need to move to DDR4 too - hence the RAM inclusion. 8GB would be fine, but only marginally above your $400 budget you can have 16GB....so why not?
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I 100% agree with the 16 gb comment thank you. I didn't realize that moving over to skylake would force me to upgrade my ram, that is awesome to know.

As far as PSU goes, it'll depend on the GPUs (1 or 2), but I'd recommend grabbing a new PSU over your Rosewill anyway. 2 GPUs + the CPU + maybe 100W for peripherals/other components should put you around 600W. A solid 750W unit would be ideal. Something like this would be ideal, and also a great price after rebate:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $63.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-11 17:35 EST-0500
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So what your saying is if i'm sticking with a single gpu for now i should be fine but before i even think about a second to upgrade that?
 
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Depending on which Rosewill model and how old it is, you may wish to upgrade regardless. You might be able to get by with your existing PSU with one GPU, as it won't be stressing it too much.

I'd recommend you upgrade it before using it to power your new, expensive components but it's totally your call. Definitely upgrade before adding a second GPU!
 
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