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Upgrading my build

I have an atx ddr3 build and i want to upgrade to an atx ddr4 build would it be worth upgrading or should i just stick with the build i have.

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($326.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-VD 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston Savage 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($111.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB AMP! Extreme Core Edition Video Card  ($373.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake VN10001W2N ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($61.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($21.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1311.88
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Stick with the build you have

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Its gonna be super expensive as you need the X99 socket. Which I'm asuming you want 32 GB of Ram which ~$350. DDR4 is the same as DDR3 just that it can have fater timing with lower voltage.

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there is no reason to x99 unless u are a hardcore video editor i mean Linus's editors have 6 core processor and titans and if all ur doing is gaming even with dx 12 having support for more than 4 cores in games and i7 4790k is read as 8 cores on your os also ddr4 is very expensive if u ant 32 gbs or it if u really want to upgrade get a titan x which will make every game on ultra go above 70 fps and also x99 motherboards are about 300$ for a good one

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