I plan, in the next month or so, to build the following:
i7-5820K
Asus Rampage V Gene
M.2 256-512Gb SSD (Intel or Samsung likely)
32-64GB RAM(Probably G.Skill 2666 or greater)
I suspect this will cost me in the neighbourhood of 1500-1700 CAD.
I'll be keeping my 7870 until at least Christmas when, depending upon releases/money available/mood, I'll upgrade to an R9-390/GTX880.
Long term planning suggests I should pick up an i7-6930K(if 8 core) around when Skylake-E(earliest probable Q4 2016) launches. I suspect there will be a RAM and/or GPU upgrade around that time as well.
I'l be reusing my case, PSU(at least until the GPU upgrade), and HSF(need to order the free Mounting Bracket upgrade from Noctua). I may replace the case and HSF fans however.
These are my "future proofing" efforts, and long term planning. If you are new to the PC enthusiast
What are your plans for the future?