How is this setup for gaming 5+ years forward?

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Chassi: Phanteks Enthoo PRO M
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7600
Graphics: ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 STRIX Gaming 6GB
Motherboard: ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING
Memory: 16GB Kingston HyperX Fury (2x8gb 2400MHz)
SSD M.2: Samsung 960 EVO / M.2 2280 / 250 GB SSD
HDD: 1TB Western Digital
Power supply: Corsair 750W RMx
Processor cooler: Phanteks TC12LS
OS: Windows 10

And are 2x 140mm pre installed fans + CPU/GPU own fans enough cooling?

 
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For 5+ years in gaming, we need to know some more info.
1| Are we talking about 1080p gaming for the foreseeable future?

2| You should've gone with an unlocked K suffix processor since you went with the Z170 board and that being said you should've gone for at least DDR4-3200MHz rams since you'd be able to overclock on both fronts(CPU+Ram) on that board but now not so much, so that reduces the chances for the platform for being a little capable 5 years from now.

3| What sort of ambient temps are you dealing with at the moment and what temps are you seeing on your GPU, CPU and motherboard?

4| What sort of tasks and games do you subject your system to?
 
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Well if you're hoping to max out the newest games five years in the future with a current gpu, you would probably need something really strong, like a 1080 ti. If you don't mind lowering the settings in the future, that 1060 would work just fine. The rest of your setup should be pretty future proof.
 
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Should've been more precise. I appreciate your response really much.

I'm pretty sure that I won't overlock anything since I'm not that much into the technology. Does that mean that I should choose a simpler motherboard?

I don't demand Ultra settings, but perhaps High in the upcoming COD game for example.

I am no hardcore gamer, and I don't multitask much more than playing bullet chess online while listening to Spotify.

I consider myself as a normal user, so would'nt the cooling be good enough then? Not very hard to install extra fans but I intend to buy the computer ready installed.
 
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You don't need to worry about cooling, those fans will be fine. If you want to save money, yes you could choose a more simple motherboard. Beware that gpu prices are massively inflated at the moment due to ethereum mining.
 
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Sitting on the buy-button right now. If you have inputs please post them now :) What will be the bottleneck in this setup?

Chassi: Phanteks Enthoo PRO M
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7600
Graphics: ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 STRIX Gaming 6GB
Motherboard: ASUS Prime H270-PLUS
Memory: 16GB Kingston HyperX Fury (2x8gb 2400MHz)
SSD M.2: Samsung 960 EVO / M.2 2280 / 250 GB SSD
HDD: 1TB Western Digital
Power supply: Corsair 750W RMx
Processor cooler: Phanteks TC12LS
Optical station: ASUS DRW
OS: Windows 10

Monitor: Acer Predator GN246HL 24" 144Hz 1ms

 
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Depends on the resolution and fps you want. I would say you can play a lot of games at 1080p (full hd) with 60 fps. For future demanding games it could require to lower resolution to 720p, which makes image a little more blurry or you get lower fps like 30. While this is ok for some slower paced games, faster games like online shooter should have higher fps.

So why do I tell you that? Because GTX 1060 for playing 5 years long from now on is not ideal solution, as you expect high settings in upcoming COD. Try to get an GTX 1070 at least.
 
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To put it simply an a locked i5 + 1060 will not allow you to play games on High for 5+ years at 1080P. I'm positive some games today you can't play on high with that setup.

I suggest you save for a few more months and get a 7700k or the 8700k (when released) and get at least a 1080 if going Nvidia.
 
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I think you should change your processor. If I were you, I would either get a Ryzen processor or wait for the 8th gen intel cpus to be released because both those platforms are going to be more future proof than the 7th gen intel platform.
 
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Thanks for inputs. I will not though put out any more money/wait. I want it now in true Queen spirit.

But will I be able to play in 144hz? And do you have any thoughts on the monitor?

And how about graphics in the upcoming COD? Will it run good in high settings?
 
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We don't know hie demanding upcoming games will be. Look at current games, like Call of Duty infinite Warfare for initial performance comparison. And lower that fps for an idea what next title could be.

As said before it depends on the resolution and quality settings if you can reach 144 fps. In example you can lower quality settings and resolution to 1080p or 720p then you can reach 144 fps.

Btw you can also play at lower fps with your higher hz monitor, there is no problem.
 
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Thanks!

Chassi: Phanteks Enthoo PRO M Antacite Gray
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7600
Graphics: ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 STRIX 8GB
Motherboard: ASUS Z170-A
Memory: 16GB Kingston HyperX Fury (2x8gb 2400MHz)
SSD M.2: Samsung 960 EVO / M.2 2280 / 250 GB SSD
HDD: 1TB Western Digital
Power supply: Corsair 750W RMx
Processor cooler: Phanteks TC12LS
OS: Windows 10

Changed the motherboard since it looks better (white-gray) and almost the same price :D Shouldn't be any problems?

I know that i5 7600 comes with a stock cooler but I read that it is loud from some people's view. And it is also the same cooler on e.g i3.

I also think Phanteks TC12LS will look great since the preinstalled fans are also white.
 
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There is one problem about Motherboard.

1. A motherboard for this CPU generation needs a new generation chip from series 270. You can see it, yours is Z170 chip from previous generation. Your previous motherboard was ok.

2. And there is another point, not that important, but a note. A Z in the product name means that you can overclock your cpu. But if you don't have a cpu with a K in the name, then you can't overclock. So you need a Z board AND a K cpu for overclocking. It will not harm if you have a Z board, but they cost a bit more than a H board.

So, I recommend you to switch your motherboard to a type of H270. But there are some cheaper Z270 board too, not sure which to recommend. Here is a list of Z270 and H270 boards:
> https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#c=121,119&f=2
They should all work with your system. All are ATX standard size too.
 
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That is a bit expensive for a GTX 1070. By the way, there is absolutely no need for switch, I also did pay a little more than average to get my dream 1070. I just tell you there are some cheaper options, in case you missed it. And for that price you even could get a 1080. Look at the prices I found. Really think about it.

Some Euro prices for the GTX 1070

In Germany: €447.00
> https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/fPFXsY/asus-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-dual-video-card-dual-gtx1070-o8g

Spain: €439.00
> https://es.pcpartpicker.com/product/Tv38TW/evga-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-sc-gaming-acx-30-video-card-08g-p4-6173-kr

France: €454.90
> https://fr.pcpartpicker.com/product/YpH48d/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-g1-gaming-video-card-gv-n1070g1-gaming-8gd


And here some Euro prices for a GTX 1080

Italia: €575.99
> https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product/XC648d/msi-video-card-gtx1080gamingx8g

Germany: €527.84
> https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/63yxFT/evga-video-card-08gp46183
 
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Thanks!

Problem is that I buy this ready installed, OS and everything, and I don't have so many components to choose from. ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX would be 699 € :| Blame it on the miners?

Anyway I get 2 years warranty on the computer this way.
 
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Its ok and a good card. A little bit more expensive than usual but we live in a ever changing world. Once you have it, you probably don't regret. 100 more or less Euro in a full blown gaming machine. Who cares :D (not really but I try to cheer you up a little, and no i don't work for that company ;p)
 
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With a 144Hz monitor, you are better off with the gtx1070 over the gtx1060. Games are complex enough now that a 1060 can and does already struggle in many titles to get beyond 60-100fps. That trend will only get worse in the future as 1080p starts waning and 4k becomes more prevalent for higher end builds.

Save money where you can, given the choice of gpu, there's no need for the extra cost of a 750w RMx, a 550w RMx, CXM, TXM would be just as good, if not cheaper.

If at all possible, I'd opt for the i7-7700 over the i5. The limited cores on the i5 are hurting performance in newer games as they are really starting to go with multiple core coding over the long strings of single thread thats been used for years. Many new releases are optimized for 8 thread usage, and this isn't going away anytime soon. There's already releases like Ashes of the Singularity that demand 8 threads and only run better with more, not being playable on a quad core. In 5 years, there's a good possibility that COD 2023 will be the same. Basically rendering the i5 as of as much use to gaming as the core2duo is now.
 
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