Build Log 2: Go or no?

[dialgarocksful]

I have this current build:
- Athlon X4 860K (OC'd to its Turbo)

- Gigabyte FM2A78M-HD2

- 8GB DDR3 at 1866MHz

- Sapphire HD7750 1GB

- Corsair VS450

- Multiple HDDs and a single Adata SP900

 

I have an extra set of 2x4GB sticks also at 1866, but I can't use it due to that the board only has 2 DIMM slots

 

Given my most use will be (most used to least) [1080p]:

- MOBAs on max

- 2015's AAA titles on medium to high (target FPS: 45-60)

- Maya 2015 rendering (I don't crash/errors with rendering as of now)

- Unity game programming (will be within this year)

- Recording games (I do plan to go for some 720p24fps streams occasionally) [by occasionally, whenever internet (3 down, 1 up) can handle that]

- Light edit on recorded games (via Vegas Pro, presets at 720p30fps) [I can handle lengthy render times, no problem with that]

 

Should I opt to move to this build?

- Intel Core i5-4460

- B85M Asus Pro Gamer / MSI Gaming (depends upon stock)

- Seasonic M12ii-520W*

 

Scenario for GPU upgrade:

- 4460 + R7 370

- 860K + R9 380

 

Plans for upgrades if I should continue with the AMD:

PSU (SS M12) -> GPU (R9 380) -> Motherboard (A88X) -> CPU cooler (Currently using Hyper T4, plan to get H80i or H100i)

 

*vs S12ii-520, I don't like the extra 4+4-pin, nor the unused cables even though it is tied/hidden.

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

860K + 380 i believe, because you'll be getting a better GPU with pretty much the same CPU power if not more (i'm not that sure on how does AMD CPUs handle multi-threaded work load compared to intel's), but sinc with the second suggestion you're willing to reuse your current CPU and looking at the coast of the first, you should be able to get your hands on a 390 i think. Infact, what's your budget ??

[dialgarocksful]

Just now, LawrenceBarnes2013 said:

860K + 380 i believe, because you'll be getting a better GPU with pretty much the same CPU power if not more (i'm not that sure on how does AMD CPUs handle multi-threaded work load compared to intel's), but sinc with the second suggestion you're willing to reuse your current CPU and looking at the coast of the first, you should be able to get your hands on a 390 i think. Infact, what's your budget ??

Given I'm sticking to 860K, my budget will be up to $220 for the GPU. My target GPU will be the MSI Gaming series. If I'm opting for Intel, it will go down to $150

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

7 minutes ago, dialgarocksful said:

Given I'm sticking to 860K, my budget will be up to $220 for the GPU. My target GPU will be the MSI Gaming series. If I'm opting for Intel, it will go down to $150

In that case, you can get an MSI GTX 960 Gaming 4GB, but i'd recommend and EVGA FTW 

[dialgarocksful]

1 minute ago, LawrenceBarnes2013 said:

In that case, you can get an MSI GTX 960 Gaming 4GB, but i'd recommend and EVGA FTW 

local price of the 960 4GB MSI is around $280. Can't find other variants of EVGA except SSC

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

Just now, dialgarocksful said:

local price of the 960 4GB MSI is around $280. Can't find other variants of EVGA except SSC

SSC 960 is also a really good choice, better than 380, that's my point 

[dialgarocksful]

Just now, LawrenceBarnes2013 said:

SSC 960 is also a really good choice, better than 380, that's my point 

Sadly, SSC is around $260

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

Just now, dialgarocksful said:

Sadly, SSC is around $260

Well, 380 it is 

[dialgarocksful]

Just now, LawrenceBarnes2013 said:

Well, 380 it is 

Is Sapphire Nitro R9 380 2GB fit for my build and use/purpose?

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

5 minutes ago, dialgarocksful said:

Is Sapphire Nitro R9 380 2GB fit for my build and use/purpose?

Probably, but 2GB VRam is no longer enough with modern AAA titles, so you should get a 4GB .