cpu vs gpu for a multi-purpose rig

BlackeyeJohn

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Hey guys,

Building a new rig from scratch and my main concern is where should the money go: cpu or gpu?

I got no specific use. I play games (Path of Exile and mainly old school games, no where near crysis 3 or what ever..),
I plan on doing basic CAD (forniture mainly), and watch some full hd movies (on a 21"-23" displays), office work, and multitasking.

Basicly I'm having some hard time choosing between intel core i5 4670 with a gtx 780, and a core i7 4770 with a gtx 770.

What do you guys think?

Thanks for help!

P.S.
I don't plan on over clocking.
 
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Go for the i7 all day. Graphics cards out-date eachother far more often than processors do, and you can always save for a better card. The GTX 770 is honestly overkill for Path of Exile, so is the i7 :) But I won't tell you what to do with your cash, unless you want me to.

FloppyNacho

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Go for the i7 all day. Graphics cards out-date eachother far more often than processors do, and you can always save for a better card. The GTX 770 is honestly overkill for Path of Exile, so is the i7 :) But I won't tell you what to do with your cash, unless you want me to.
 
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BlackeyeJohn

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Thanks for the advice guys!!

Going to post the complete build soon for any thoughts you guys might have.

Another matter is which gtx 770 should i go for? Thinking about the msi 4gb gaming or 2gb lightning. Any thoughts?