Upgrading my CPU and motherboard.
How much better perfomance would a gtx 980 be over the 4790k in a cpu heavy game like skyrim?
also what do you think about getting the 4790k now and waiting for amd 3xx GPUs or a 980ti If one comes out?
Buy thew i7-4790k + Z97 motherboard of your choice. I recommend the Asus Z97-AR.
Motherboard doesn't impact performance like it does with AMD. The only things you need to be looking for when picking out an Intel motherboard is compatibility, features, and aesthetics. As long as you get a Z97 Motherboard, it will be compatible with the i7-4790k. You will also be able to overclock. The quality of your overclock is dependent upon the chip you get. Often referred to as the silicon lottery. You will get the same overclock on a "low end" Z97 motherboard as a "high end" Z97 motherboard, it all comes down to luck of the chip. The next thing you need to consider is aesthetics. What color scheme do you want, and will it fit in with what you already have. This is where I like the Z97-AR. It is a beautiful look that will fit with any color scheme because of its black PCB and silver accents. Very neutral, yet aesthetically pleasing. Lastly, features. The main feature you need to decide on is if you want SLI or not. Also, beware of some motherboards that say Xfire capable. While they technically are Xfire capable, they may be 8x by 4x Xfire capable which is not what you want. You want 8x by 8x, which is basically SLI. So as long as a motherboard is SLI capable, it will be Xfire capable. If a board is Xfire capable, it doesn't mean that it will be SLI capable. Other features to consider are fan control, included software, onboard audio, warranty, etc.. All Asus motherboards come with hands down the best fan control and included software. It is head and shoulders above the competition. Their build quality is also exceptional. I will forever buy Asus motherboards because of the included software, fan control, and ease of use.
I think you are better off buying an i7 and waiting for new AMD GPUs to be released. Your current GPU is plenty strong, and going with an i7 will give you much better rendering and editing video performance, as well as system longevity. We don't know yet how good the AMD GPUs will be, and you aren't in any rush with already an excellent GPU. Wait until something new is released, and if its good, go with it, if its not, then prices should drop on the 900 series, and you can go with a 970/980/980Ti?
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