When do you know you need a better processor

[Apocalipse]

Hello guys, im new to to the forum and i have a question.

I was wondering, with all the new processors coming out as well as 4K and everything will i need a new processor soon.

I currently have a Intel I7 870 over clocked to 4.0 ghz, on a maximus III formula MB (which i think was an overkill as far as motherboards go).

The rest of the system is as follows.

Asus TOP gtx 660 ti OC 1225 and 6590.

12gbs of ram ( Kingston blue at 1333(2x2gb) and Kingston hyper at 1600 (2x4gb)

Case is a CM HAF 912 plus

PSU CM GX 750

cpu cooler is a CM HYPER EVO 212 with two CM Excaliburs on it.

 

I think this is enough info for you to help me.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

[TheRunningOtaku]

4k would require very expensive and high-end GPUs (like R9-290X or 780TI)

your CPU should be fine, however, for another few years.

How to tell if you need a new CPU: If the CPU usage is at 95-100% on games, and/or if it gets really really hot, hotter than it usually is (that's a bad sign) 

[Apocalipse]

Thank you guys, i was thinking of replacing the MB and tHE cpu in about 2-3 years, once the dust settles with 4k and everything.

I don't dont any video editing, i do a bit a sound editinng, but i mostly play games.

I didn't mention the temps for the CPU they are 50c on idle and 80c at full load in the summer, and 10c less in the winter. i think that's more or less safe.

And as far as CPU usage goes i think it never goes over 50%, if even that in some of the most demanding games like Max Payne 3, BF3, Hitman absolution etc.

and once again thank you! 

[Greggers]

Whenever the one you bought doesn't serve your purpose any more. I'm running an i7 870 in my tower and an i3-3227u, both work fine for what I need so I won't be upgrading until I'm forced to either by sluggish performance or having to buy a new motherboard that doesn't support my processor. I'm using a mobo from an old HP machine so pitty me

[Eshkoe]

Whenever the one you bought doesn't serve your purpose any more. I'm running an i7 870 in my tower and an i3-3227u, both work fine for what I need so I won't be upgrading until I'm forced to either by sluggish performance or having to buy a new motherboard that doesn't support my processor. I'm using a mobo from an old HP machine so pitty me

I'm in the same boat with the HP mobo I'm running a AMD FX 6100 it sucks but gets the job done

[Greggers]

I'm in the same boat with the HP mobo I'm running a AMD FX 6100 it sucks but gets the job done

If I remember correctly my mobo is the MSI 2A9C. The thing has no features, no drivers on the web and a terrible design but as I never see it I don't care.