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CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.69 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($64.99 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.88 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($25.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1220.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-12 12:23 EDT-0400

I want a PC for playing modern games at max settings, 1080p, 60fps. I'd like it to last a few years before upgrading. I am new to this, and I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank you for your time.
 
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There are few things that u might change. 1 no such gaming boost will be experienced by using a ssd.2. U don't need a 100$ case to have a gr8 gaming experience 3. U said u not gonna upgrade it for few years so i would suggest going for an r5 1500 instead of i5 7600k, coz it will cost less and upcoming dx 12 games will use more than 4 threads so 1500 could even out perform i5 in future. So by not buying these things u could save some money and use to buy a gtx 1070 instead. Coz a gtx 1070 will be more future proof and we've all seen how well gtx 670 a 2012 card still performs will modern title. So rest is up to u I just pointed out few things which are totally unnecessary. May the father of video games guide u.
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CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.44 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($65.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($164.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($86.48 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($374.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA BQ 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1300.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-12 14:50 EDT-0400

Much better performance
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($193.65 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B150 Gaming M3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB QUICK SILVER OC Video Card ($426.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.39 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1011.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-16 22:17 EDT-0400
This setup is not for overclocking due to the locked Z170 motherboard and CPU, but with 1070 I think it will have some fun with you
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($193.65 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B150 Gaming M3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB QUICK SILVER OC Video Card ($426.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.39 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1011.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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This setup is with 16GB of RAM and GTX 1070 Quick Silver, but locked CPU and motherboard
 
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That's a very nice build. Congratulations, buddy. You should be able to play AAA intensive games such as BF1, GTA V etc. at high settings without much of a problem at all. My advice for making the PC last longer is to clean it regularly, ensure no dust gets in, and ya.

Hope this helps! :)
 
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There are few things that u might change. 1 no such gaming boost will be experienced by using a ssd.2. U don't need a 100$ case to have a gr8 gaming experience 3. U said u not gonna upgrade it for few years so i would suggest going for an r5 1500 instead of i5 7600k, coz it will cost less and upcoming dx 12 games will use more than 4 threads so 1500 could even out perform i5 in future. So by not buying these things u could save some money and use to buy a gtx 1070 instead. Coz a gtx 1070 will be more future proof and we've all seen how well gtx 670 a 2012 card still performs will modern title. So rest is up to u I just pointed out few things which are totally unnecessary. May the father of video games guide u.
 
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