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If you have more cash to burn, I would go with an unlocked i5, and overclock it. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($43.53 @ Amazon) Motherboard: MSI Z170A...

The upgrade path you suggested with the 1070 is a great plan, but I would also recommend upgrading the PSU at some point. This setup will run the GTX 1070 with no bottleneck, offers great onboard features, and will keep you running for the next 5 years: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown...

Your Phenom is going to bottleneck the GTX 1080. Even AMD's top of the line CPU's at the moment bottleneck lower tier cards, like the GTX 970. You most likely won't reach the 90 FPS you are looking for, without serious over clocking. Even then, expect serious limitations. 1. Zotac is a great...

This laptop should meet your needs and under budget! https://www.amazon.com/A555DG-EHFX-Full-HD-FX-8800-Graphics-Windows/dp/B01D90P8ZO?ie=UTF8&tag=portablepicker-20 The laptop with the 1TB hard drive starts at $579, while packing a surprisingly powerful punch for gaming and productivity. It...

This PC matches your specifications, and should provide the best performance/dollar in gaming. It is at a price of $799, $100 above your budget, but if you save up for it, it will grant you the performance you desire. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYYDMQ/?tag=portablepicker-20 The site I used to...