New system or just the GPU?

[FrankTheTank]

Hey Guys,

 

It's been a while since I've been here. I've got a question for y'all (like the cool kids say):

 

Currently running an Intel i5-4670k @ 4.4Ghz and an old GTX 780. Planning on waiting on the glorious reveals from Nvidia (OMG 5% performance for only 4% more money) and AMD (Almost getting to the GTX 1080ti perfomance for GTX 1080 money), but already thinking about a systemupgrade. I'm wondering if my current i5 is still capable, or will it be bottlenecking. I'm running games on a Dell U2515H, which runs at 1440p@60Hz. Will the i5 still be enough, or should I go for something newer?

[ZeouLs]

In my opinion the 4th gen is still a solid cpu, I would upgrade the GPU but not lean too far out the window (1070/Ti) and with the new lineup of AMD/Intel CPUs you might get a new system with the new platform (or cheaper old platform) and use that for the idk next 5-6 years. At least that's how I handled it. I stick to my hardware for at least 5 years and on the way I go step by step and carry parts over to the next build

[fuzz0r]

Maybe get a used 4790k? That would help.

4th gen is still fine. I use them at home (although not for gaming)

I would suggest a 1070 like the gentleman above me.

[FrankTheTank]

8 hours ago, ZeouLs said:

In my opinion the 4th gen is still a solid cpu, I would upgrade the GPU but not lean too far out the window (1070/Ti) and with the new lineup of AMD/Intel CPUs you might get a new system with the new platform (or cheaper old platform) and use that for the idk next 5-6 years. At least that's how I handled it. I stick to my hardware for at least 5 years and on the way I go step by step and carry parts over to the next build

 

8 hours ago, fuzz0r said:

Maybe get a used 4790k? That would help.

4th gen is still fine. I use them at home (although not for gaming)

I would suggest a 1070 like the gentleman above me.

The idea is to way for the new generation of videocards, so I got some time. i7 4790k could be a good solution, as I'm running an ASUS ROG Gene VII board, which cost a lot. My hardware is 5 years old in december, so I'm kinda doing the same as @ZeouLs.