Mid-range Gaming PC: Should I buy parts just for looks or is it worth upgrading? (details inside)

[Shaggy18cm]

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($176.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($73.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($147.19 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($96.98 @ Newegg) 
Other: Game Daemon 6004 ($55.00)
Total: $841.80

This is my gaming/everyday setup. I am currently playing only 1080p Diablo 3, HotS and Lineage 2 and dipped my head into some Fallout 4 and GTA V, on reasonable settings. 
 
   I've been thinking of pimping it out a little. I will be getting the NZXT Kraken x61 as a birthday gift (basically free), and thought I might buy a flashier case (H440, Enthoo Luxe) and some LED fans/strips just for show. 
  
 But then it got me thinking, is there any way I could spend that money on a possible upgrade? The first thing that came to mind is evidently, a new GPU, but do I really NEED it? With the total amount that I would spend on glamour parts I could probably get a GTX 970 (I wouldn't want to buy a mid GPU just for few FPS increase) and now I'm stuck on what to do. (basically, is it worth buying a gtx 970 for gaming 2-3 hours after work?)

  I'm planning on building a high-end Intel/Nvidia pc late next year,  and for the amount of gaming I'm currently doing, my current setup will probably(?) be ok until then. I'll probably end up re-using the new case I'm going to buy now.
 

  So, I just want to hear some opinions from the more experienced users here, should I buy parts just for looks(maybe even re-use the Kraken and/or case in the future) or should I get an upgrade(if so, what?) for ~300$? 

btw: I'm from Germany, so prices would be in euros, evidently. I just didn't know how to set PCPartpicker to euro.

[stealth80]

If you're going high end next year id be tempted to get the case (cause you can keep that) and crossfire the 270X. a 970GTX will be old hat next year

[Shaggy18cm]

1 minute ago, stealth80 said:

If you're going high end next year id be tempted to get the case (cause you can keep that) and crossfire the 270X. a 970GTX will be old hat next year

That's exactly what I've been thinking, but I figured I'd get some opinions from more experienced users.

btw, crossfire the 270x, as in buy another same one and xfire them?

[ClobberXD]

12 minutes ago, Shaggy18cm said:

I'm planning on building a high-end Intel/Nvidia pc late next year

Yeah! Intel/nVidia PC running 2 R9 270Xs : Sounds COOL!

 

On a serious note : I'd recommend you wait for nVidia Pascal GPUs, or get the GTX 970 (or GTX 980). The R9 270X has aged a lot, and won't perform well in the near future. And 2GB? That is seriously tiny! Next time, get atleast 4GB GPUs.

[Shaggy18cm]

7 minutes ago, anandgeforce said:

Yeah! Intel/nVidia PC running 2 R9 270Xs : Sounds COOL!

 

On a serious note : I'd recommend you wait for nVidia Pascal GPUs, or get the GTX 970 (or GTX 980). The R9 270X has aged a lot, and won't perform well in the near future. And 2GB? That is seriously tiny! Next time, get atleast 4GB GPUs.

I know, right? maybe even triple 270x.. that would look awesome..

 

On a serious note: Thanks for the tip, I'll keep that in mind. That was the most I could squeeze out of my budget at the time(mid 2014).

 

[stealth80]

1 hour ago, anandgeforce said:

Yeah! Intel/nVidia PC running 2 R9 270Xs : Sounds COOL!

 

On a serious note : I'd recommend you wait for nVidia Pascal GPUs, or get the GTX 970 (or GTX 980). The R9 270X has aged a lot, and won't perform well in the near future. And 2GB? That is seriously tiny! Next time, get atleast 4GB GPUs.

What intel/NVidia ?? Also you don't know how long the OP has had this PC, so its quite easy to say "should have got 4gb vram" ..... And I meant save the money for moment as the OP is planning a major overhaul next year, so my advice was to add a second 270X for now (with a view to replace both cards with Pascal/Polaris) and buy the H440. The cards will be not worth anything come next year, however the PSU, Hard drive and Case can make a base for the upgrade to the next build