Upgrade Dilemma.

[IWantMyTagBag]

Hi all, 

 

This is my first post in LTT forums. I am a avid LTT watcher and would like some advice on a upgrade decision.

 

What I have...

 

CPU:               Intel Core i7-2600K@ 4300 MHz

Motherboard:  MSI P67A-GD65 (MS-7681)

Memory:         16Gb PC12800 DDR3 SDRAM - G Skill

Graphics:       x2 EVGA e-GeForce GTX 970 in SLI

OS:                Microsoft Windows 10 Professional

 

I can not decide on upgrading my cpu, ram, mobo or getting a 980 ti. The cpu's I am considering are i7 5820k and the i7 6700k.

The gpu is equivalent performance with the current SLI setup I have. The cpu upgrade path is more expensive. I can't seem to make a decision.

Any help thoughts comments would be awesome. Thanks!

 

[TheKDub]

I'd suggest going for the i7 4790k and a z97 mobo, that way you don't have to go get new ram, unless you're fine with paying more to get DDR4 with the i7 6700k and z170 mobo.

[refinedskillz]

Why exactly do you need to upgrade?

[Senzelian]

I'd suggest going for the i7 4790k and a z97 mobo, that way you don't have to go get new ram, unless you're fine with paying more to get DDR4 with the i7 6700k and z170 mobo.

There are also Z170 motherboards with DDR3 slots.

[sissj]

Why exactly do you need to upgrade?

Ahem, He has a P67 mobo and a 2600k....

 

 

 

 

 

obvious enough?

[IWantMyTagBag]

Why exactly do you need to upgrade?

 

I have a problem. Need new and shiny. Plus I like staying up to date so I do not have to upgrade so often.

[BrightCandle]

Definitely the mobo + cpu + RAM. Take a look at the pcper.com 6700k review video (youtube or from their site) where they compare frame rates of a 2600k verses a 6700k. If you bought a 980ti it would actually often be slower than the pair of 970s you have so definitely mobo + cpu + RAM.