Time to Upgrade my Gaming PC?

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My Current Build:

1) CPU Cooler - CORSAIR Hydro Series H100
2) GPU - GIGABYTE SOC GeForce GTX 680 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5
3) CPU - i5 3570k
4) Mobo - ASUS Maximus V Formula
5) Ram - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3
6) PSU - Corsair HX750
7) Case - CM Storm trooper

Simply interested in a PC with a higher performance ceiling. The Maximum i would care to spend is 3,500$

If willing suggesting a far superior build is appreciated.

also curious as too whether waiting for new hardware is a far more viable option in terms of performance (i understand new iterations of said components are released annually).

Side note: I'm currently using a "BenQ XL2420T" monitor, have there been any technological achievements recently that would deem this obsolete, if so what would you advise as a replacement.

Thank you.
 
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The only upgrade you can make that would have a worthwhile benefit would be the video card. It looks like your monitor is a 120hz monitor, correct? Currently there's not much faster than that and it is not obsolete at all. You could step up to a beefier GPU, like a 780ti. I'd be looking ahead for upcoming GPUs if I were you.

Considering the money you are looking to drop on this you could also look into running 2 video cards in SLI. You may need to upgrade your PSU to do that (depending on what video cards you would choose to run).

Your CPU is strong, no current hardware on the market that would be reasonable to replace it with for gaming.
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Alright, that is an awesome build. I would personally wait for Broadwell and the 800 series CPUs, but you could get a good PC that would last you many years for that money. I mean an AMAZING PC. Would this be just gaming or Rendering and Editing, too?
 
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The only upgrade you can make that would have a worthwhile benefit would be the video card. It looks like your monitor is a 120hz monitor, correct? Currently there's not much faster than that and it is not obsolete at all. You could step up to a beefier GPU, like a 780ti. I'd be looking ahead for upcoming GPUs if I were you.

Considering the money you are looking to drop on this you could also look into running 2 video cards in SLI. You may need to upgrade your PSU to do that (depending on what video cards you would choose to run).

Your CPU is strong, no current hardware on the market that would be reasonable to replace it with for gaming.
 
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Yep. You would want to watch out for the new 800 series GPUs and see what Broadwell i5's bring. They could be much better for cheaper, you never know. Since you have such a wide budget, it would work. You could sell that or give it to me (jk) and I could make you a good build when 800 series cards are out and the 5th Gen core i5's are also out.
 
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both of you have convinced me, ill stay with my current PC until both the new CPU and GPU series debut. Thank you both for your help i truly appreciate it.

Edit: Also my current rig is mainly for gaming :)
 
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Thank you, I truly appreciate all you help especially your advise. Hopefully when I built my next pc and inevitably post a thread on "what's the best to buy...." You can sweep in and advise me once more.
 
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I'd like to expand upon something real quick - There is always an argument to wait for the next GPUs/CPU/etc, but I'm usually a proponent of just getting something affordable now and replacing it when you feel the need for more power.

The reason why I suggested waiting for the next GPUs this time was because the current generation has been stretched pretty far. It started with AMD's 7970 that became available in January 2012 - two and half years ago! NVidia's cards followed a few months later, so they've been around about 2 years. That's why I suggest waiting this time around, because any video card you get now is basically a 2 year old design that's getting every bit of performance squeezed out of it to hold you off till the new stuff shows up probably early 2015 (Maybe late this year, but I'm doubtful of that).

We don't know for sure what the new generation of GPUs will be like, but everything seems to point towards much improved power efficiency - which is a good thing even for the biggest baddest GPUs that will be able to do more work with less heat.
 
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i always feel the need for more power :) but i will wait, based on what you said it only makes sense to do so.

Thank you both for answering all my questions
 
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