I want to build a 4k gaming rig i am willing to wait for the new 1180 to drop in the next year before building it. I have started to buy parts now.. I already purchased a m.2 ssd a power supply and a case(huge clearance for parts). My question is since i intended to keep this pc for about 7-8 years what processor should i get? It seems like the 4k gaming benchmarks are 100% non cpu related that being said who knows just how much better a 1180 will be than the current 1080 ti builds. Microcenter sells things like the ryzen 1600 at about 150$ is it worth buying a more expensive 2600 2700x 8700k? or is that just a waste of money?
additional notes - i will not overclock, I will treat it poorly and leave tons of internet windows and background crap open when i play games. i currently play diablo 3 overwatch csgo etc i dont play many games like dues ex that push these games etc. My goal is epic quality 60 fps overwatch/ similar games in 4k.
other random questions - do i care what board i use ? why are things like 470 board more than twice the cost of the cheapo boards will i care? why are some kits of 16gb ram 150$ when others are like 200$+ do i care? it seems like the processor pick has a lot of built in hidden costs like ram prices board prices no included cooler etc and I Dont feel like I can buy any other parts while i wait for my gpu without figuring the CPU out. i did kind of want to overdo the ram and get 32 gig instead of 16 so its still running below my needs 7 years down the road and i dont have to try and find the same sticks years later so more expensive ram should be thought of through that lens.
all parts I buy will be from microcenter or newegg.
