Hello! This is my first post, so be gentle.
Here is my dilemma:
I currently have an FX-8350 CPU running on a Sabertooth 990FX R1.0 board. I have overclocked in the past, though my current case (stupid reason, I know) doesn't have much air-flow so I've left this processor at stock during the summer as it gets incredibly hot. During the winter I usually hit it with a modest 4.5-6 overclock just to get some extra juice out of it weather permitting.
I've been wanting to make the leap to Intel having been an avid AMD fan for a long time. Intel are just leagues ahead at the moment judging by everything I've read, and with the AM3+ form factor becoming obsolete soon now seems like a good time to make the switch. My main question is what performance boost I can expect to see (if any) should I build a new machine around an i7 4790k?
I'd be looking to have an H100i radiator cooling the i7, and a new case so air-flow shouldn't be a problem. With that in mind, I'd like to have a steady 24/7 overclock for gaming/streaming/rendering. From what I've researched that should be a breeze for the i7 on a decent mid-range motherboard (have been looking at the Asus Maximus Hero VII).
Alternatively, I'd buy a new AM3+ motherboard (I've had issues with my current board), new case and the H100i radiator cooling solution and work towards a non-seasonal affected overclock. Then some time in the future make the jump to Intel, perhaps when the Broadwell is released.
Would appreciate any constructive feedback regarding my dilemma!
Full (current) system specs:
FX-8350
Sabertooth 990FX R1.0
ASUS Radeon R9 280X
8GB Corsair Vengeance
