5 Year CPU Plan

[SaulkM]

For my first desktop, I am considering purchasing either a i5 7600 or an i5 7600k.

 

I have no past experience choosing processors, and I am planning for this build to last me through college (or the next 5 years).

 

Would spending the extra 20 USD make my rig last longer through overclocking and the higher base clock, or would it be better placed somewhere else? Any suggestions are welcome.

 

Rest of planned rig so far:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($369.98) 
Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING M3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($0.00) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card  ($269.89 @ B&H) 
Case: DIYPC D480-BK-Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($55.79 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($77.89 @ OutletPC) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.80 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit  ($27.64) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV 4.2 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 23.8" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($144.32 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Gigabyte GK-OSMIUM BRN Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($135.15 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: G.Skill RIPJAWS MX780 Wired Laser Mouse  ($48.76 @ Amazon) 
Other: G.SKILL TridentZ RGB series 16GB  ($129.99)
Total: $1378.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-25 16:07 EST-0500

[Droidbot]

You've picked a Z270 mobo, meaning with a K SKU processor you can overclock. It's worth the extra money

 

Also that mouse sucks ass, get Rival300, Kone Pure Military, FinalMouse, Mionix Castor

[Mr.Humble]

3 minutes ago, SaulkM said:

-OP-

Hi,

 

if you plan to get a 7600, definitely go for the 7600K.

Windows 10 Pro's extra features are a dubious value at best to the general consumer.

You could get a Z270 motherboard with onboard Wifi for the same price as the MSI one you listed.

Also DEFINITELY get an SSD for your OS drive. It's DAY and NIGHT difference.

[Enderman]

Might as well, I see plenty of people picking non-OC CPUs and then regretting it later because they want to have fun trying to OC.

[Mr.Humble]

2 minutes ago, Enderman said:

Might as well, I see plenty of people picking non-OC CPUs and then regretting it later because they want to have fun trying to OC.

My case

[swordsman247]

6 minutes ago, SaulkM said:

Would spending the extra 20 USD make my rig last longer through overclocking and the higher base clock, or would it be better placed somewhere else?

Yes spend the extra twenty the overclocking will help extend the cpu's ability to preform well over a longer span of time.

[Mr.Humble]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3mrhGf
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3mrhGf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($232.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($143.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card  ($269.89 @ B&H) 
Case: DIYPC D480-BK-Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($55.79 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($77.89 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($88.58 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 23.8" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($144.32 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Plus Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.99 @ Best Buy) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1438.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-25 16:24 EST-0500

[Droidbot]

14 minutes ago, Enderman said:

Might as well, I see plenty of people picking non-OC CPUs and then regretting it later because they want to have fun trying to OC.

I ended up getting a K SKU processor and a H series mobo, then realising and returning it and buying a Z seris board.

i'm an idiot

[paddy-stone]

I'd wait and see what ryzen has to offer personally.. but if you can't wait and definite;y want a z270 board for features, then spend the extra for the K CPU too, you will not regret it at all. And if this is for a 5 year plan, then the overclocking will help make it a competitor for that time frame you have in mind. You might need a good cooler though, so factor that in too, if not now then for later.

[SaulkM]

Seems as though I will change to a 7600k and get a different mouse/keyboard setup with a boot m.2 ssd.

 

Thanks for the help everyone!