7th Intel gen upgrade discussion

[momsspaghetti]

Hi guys, 

your professional opinion is needed.

This is my current setup:

i7 4790k 

Asrock H97 Pro4 (I don't have Z Chipset because I don't overclock, but profit from the 0.4 (or even 0.6) GHZ plus in the K processor)

16 gb Crucial RAM ddr3 - 1600

Samsung 850 Pro 256 GB SSD

WD Blue 1 TB HDD

be quiet straight power 10 500W PSU 

Zotac GeForce GTX 970 Amp! Extreme Core Edition

Dell U2515H 1440p 60hz 25" monitor

 

As soon as the spring comes I want to have some major changes in this PC and the entire setup. And I have two ways in mind to do that.

WAY 1:

First of all I want the PC to be better looking to put it on the table. So I get a new case like the S340 Elite, some LEDs and custom cables. Then I change the GPU to a GTX 1070 for better performance but keep the rest of the hardware. A new mouse and keyboard as well and the refreshed setup it ready for some deluxe high end gaming of AAA titles on 1440p with maxed settings and average 70-80 fps. That would overall cost about 600-700$.

 

WAY 2:

Basically buy an entire new build with Intels Kaby Lake 7700k processor, GTX 1070 a nice looking design and that kinda of stuff for about 1500$. I essentially would be able to get that money with a lot of effort but I don't know if it's worth it. 

 

Please guys tell me your opinion and what you would do in this case.

 

[Energycore]

Way 2 is definitely not worth it. You can gain performance in games by getting DDR3-2400MHz RAM and putting it in there. So just do the cosmetic stuff imo. And wait for Vega before you drop the money on a 1070

[RxL]

your 4790k is just as good as a 6700k and 7700k if not better imo i had the 4790k and still a skylake didnt even seem all that good i would go with way one and just upgrade case and gpu and so on there is actually no need to get a 7700k over your current 4790k