The i5-6500 is the best bang for the buck sixth-generation Intel processor @ $199, with the 6600 (non-K) version costing about about $30 more, and the 6400 version costing about $15 less. You really cannot go wrong with any of them, and all are perfect for any reasonably-priced, robust desktop build.

PRO: - Runs cooler, and consumes less power than previous generation i5 processors - on-par with previous generation i3 processors!

CON: - Only modest raw performance gains over the last several i5 generations, which is probably to be expected.

My "1080p" System Configuration (12/6/2015):

- PHANTEKS Enthoo Evolv mATX Aluminum Case (White) - $129.99

- ENERMAX Revolution X't ATX 530 Watt Gold-Rated Power Supply (ERX530AWT) - $79.99

- GIGABYTE LGA-1151 Intel H110 mATX DDR4 Motherboard (GA-H110M-S2HP) - $76.99

- KINGSTON HyperX FURY Black 16GB (2x8GB) 2133MHz DDR4 CL14 Memory (HX421C14FBK2/16) - $96.99

- INTEL Core I5-6500 3.20Ghz LGA-1151 Processor - $199.99

- EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB FTW GAMING ACX 2.0+, Graphics Card (04G-P4-3969-KR) - $184.99

- INTEL 240GB SATA 2.5" SSD (DC S3500 Enterprise Class) - Primary Drive - $159.99

- WESTERN DIGITAL 1TB SATA 3.5" HDD - Secondary Drive - $59.99