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I have a few options but I've narrowed it down too 2.

I can get a used i7-3770, 4gb ram, 1 tb hdd with a 500w evga psu for $190 then pop another 4gb in it for $30, and a gtx 1060 6gb for $270 for a total of about $500

Or this https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vvTNKZ

What do you think? Modern platform with an upgrade path or i7 with a 1060?
 
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Well the i7/1060 will outperform the 1200/1050 ti, at least with better graphics. The only other possible option would be something like this which would give you a good upgrade path and good graphics.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($193.67 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card ($204.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $508.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available...
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There similar in quad core performance but if you require the extra threads on the i7 then it's a better choice. If not and you want a newer system with upgrade potential and you don't mind overclocking the 1200 (on a B350/X370 motherboard) to get the most out of it then I would go with the AMD. Also you'll want a better PSU such as the Corsair CXM series.

http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-3770-vs-AMD-Ryzen-3-1200/1979vs3931
 
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Well the i7/1060 will outperform the 1200/1050 ti, at least with better graphics. The only other possible option would be something like this which would give you a good upgrade path and good graphics.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($193.67 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card ($204.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $508.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-04 13:55 EDT-0400
 
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does it perform well without a psu and case? never thought of going that route before


 
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