Thoughts on Future Proofing my build?

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Hey guys! Recently I've been thinking about upgrading my computer and was wondering, what are some things i should use to make sure that i can more future proof my system. I am a gamer and that is the reason i use my pc mostly. I was thinking that an intel sky-lake chip is a must and that an Nvidia 980ti is also a step in the right direction, oh and a fully modular power supply! I am fully open to suggestions on what card or cpu would be good. Thank you for your help and opinion! :)
 
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Using high end parts is your best hedge against your build becoming obsolete quickly. Things like the PSU, monitor, case and drives can be used for multiple builds, so I would get good quality parts. The newest generation processors from Intel and the Z170 chipset would be my pick for longevity right now. I would pair a 6700K with an ASUS or Gigabyte Z170 motherboard that has the features you want and a PSU from EVGA, XFX, or Seasonic, probably around 850 to 1000 watts to allow for future upgrades such as SLI and overclocking.
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No such thing as future proof, just extending it's lifespan, and that's all about spending the most money now.

If you're only gaming, an Skylake i5 unlocked, a z110 motherboard, 16Gbs of ram (DDR4) and a gtx 980ti are the safest bets.

That'll run you like $1500 at least though.
 
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Using high end parts is your best hedge against your build becoming obsolete quickly. Things like the PSU, monitor, case and drives can be used for multiple builds, so I would get good quality parts. The newest generation processors from Intel and the Z170 chipset would be my pick for longevity right now. I would pair a 6700K with an ASUS or Gigabyte Z170 motherboard that has the features you want and a PSU from EVGA, XFX, or Seasonic, probably around 850 to 1000 watts to allow for future upgrades such as SLI and overclocking.
 
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