Computer

[BailyStufins]

I am building a computer for $500 and i want to know what is the best socket for gaming and future compatibility 

[WolfoftheShadow7465]

Just now, BailyStufins said:

Best platform for $500?

you're gonna have to give more info, best for what exactly

[BailyStufins]

Let me just delete and redo the post 

[Fungal]

I'd go with x79 but it doesn't really matter just shouldn't be an x99 or z170

[WolfoftheShadow7465]

5 minutes ago, BailyStufins said:

I am building a computer for $500 and i want to know what is the best socket for gaming and future compatibility 

id go with a z97 i3 and a r9 370 so that you can upgrade to i5 or i7 down the line if you like and pick up a new gpu if you want more performance

 

[tataklee]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($123.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($51.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($30.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 4GB AMP! Edition Video Card  ($194.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $496.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 16:58 EST-0500

 

This is what I would go with.

[techguru]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($123.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 370 4GB Nitro Video Card  ($148.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $538.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 17:01 EST-0500

[techguru]

Just now, CUDA_Cores said:

I have absolutely no offense to @techguru and @tataklee, but I can assemble a computer build using used parts from ebay that will run all over their configs. If your budget is under $600 you can get significantly more performance by buying older but still powerful parts.Oh, and don't worry about something coming in the mail broken. I have been ordering used parts from ebay for over 5 years and the only thing that has ever come in the mail broken was a motherboard (the seller immediately refunded me no questions asked). ebay build incoming.  

well duh

but if he wants new parts..then thats not an option

and it doesn't apply to all parts of the world/cities either