Upgrade or not (CPU & GPU)

[Xetosphere]

Hi, I am looking into upgrading my pc. I am using this pc for gaming and recording/streaming and would like to be able get 60+ fps while recording (1080p) most high end games with high/highest settings.

I currently got a 3570k cpu, a hd 7870 gpu and a z77-d3h gigabyte motherboard. I have been looking into the 4790k cpu and the gtx 970 gpu but I am not sure what to go with.

I am a beginner at overclocking but I want to be able to do that if I desire so.

I have a wide budget (somewhere around 10 000 NOK) and prices tend to be cheap here. (4790k costs about 3100 NOK).

[vlkn´]

I don´t think it´s worth it(cpu).

I rather upgrade the gpu.

[david cassar]

If I was you I would just get the gtx 970 now. You still have a very capable cpu...

[harrynowl]

CPU wise... no, if you haven't overclocked it do it!

 

 

GPU wise GTX970 is pretty good. You can use shadowplay for streaming too

[abdoo]

i have fx 8350 and i want to upgrade my vga card to r9 290 will my cpu bottleneck the new gpu

[DeViLzzz]

Get an aftermarket cooler and the GTX 970.

[Xetosphere]

CPU wise... no, if you haven't overclocked it do it!

GPU wise GTX970 is pretty good. You can use shadowplay for streaming too

Do you know how I can go about to overclock it? This is something I have little to no experiwnce in. And thanks for the advice.

[vlkn´]

If you want to sli, get the blower style (reference)

EDIT: THIS VIDEO IS MUCH MUCH BETTER HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH

[harrynowl]

Do you know how I can go about to overclock it? This is something I have little to no experiwnce in. And thanks for the advice.

I don't have enough experience with the gigabyte UEFI myself to guide you from memory, but I found a video that should help:

 

Just make sure you're using a decent cooler. A hyper 212 is a good choice.

[Laputacake]

i have fx 8350 and i want to upgrade my vga card to r9 290 will my cpu bottleneck the new gpu

No it wont