GPU Upgrade or New Processor/MainBoard- What to do??

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#1  Edited By deactivated-61898903867d0
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Hi all,

I've got some money spare and I have been thinking of upgrading my Graphics Card to a GTX970

or

Keep the current graphics card I've got and change my CPU and Motherboard to a I7 4970k and an Asus Maximus VII Ranger Z97 and get a new Graphics Card at a later date.

My current CPU and GPU -

FX6300 with a Noctua NH-D14 Cooler (Not Overclocked)

Gigabyte GTX760 2GB Windforce

Logic is telling me to Overclock my CPU (or Even buy the FX-8350) and get the GTX 970 Graphics card.

Any help or advice is appreciated

Thanks

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#2 04dcarraher
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If your playing at 1080 keep what you have and wait for next year's new gpu lines and intel cpu's.

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#3  Edited By insane_metalist
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bhyfVn
i5-4690K - $209
MSI Z97-G45 Gaming - $122
PowerColor PCS+ R9 290 - $210
Total: $540

Or
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wM4cxr
FX-8350 - $150
PowerColor PCS+ R9 290 - $210
Total: $360

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#4 GeryGo  Moderator
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@stlab said:

Hi all,

I've got some money spare and I have been thinking of upgrading my Graphics Card to a GTX970

or

Keep the current graphics card I've got and change my CPU and Motherboard to a I7 4970k and an Asus Maximus VII Ranger Z97 and get a new Graphics Card at a later date.

My current CPU and GPU -

FX6300 with a Noctua NH-D14 Cooler (Not Overclocked)

Gigabyte GTX760 2GB Windforce

Logic is telling me to Overclock my CPU (or Even buy the FX-8350) and get the GTX 970 Graphics card.

Any help or advice is appreciated

Thanks

Here's an idea > get i5 since i7 is useless for gaming (saved you 100$) with R9 290 instead of GTX970 (saved you another 70$) - BANG you've got money for a new MOBO too.

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#5 deactivated-61898903867d0
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Thanks for the replies and suggestions.

I'm gonna go for a i5 4690k with a Gigabyte GA-Z97X Motherboard. I will get a new graphics card in the New Year