Should I switch my 8320 for an i7, or buy a GTX 970 to upgrade my GTX 750?

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I am wondering what will give me the most FPS, this is a christmas upgrade and I am wondering what I should do, and what else I would have to buy to switch from AMD fx 8320 to intel i7, any help or guidance would be appreciated!
 
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So here are the specs of my current computer, I am wondering if switching to intel would make me have to purchase new ram, or a new PSU?

Quick Info
Type
Gaming & Entertainment
Usage
Consumer
Processor
AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
Processor Main Features
64 bit 8-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor
8 MB L3 Cache
Memory
8 GB DDR3 1600
Storage
1 TB SATA III
Optical Drive
24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Graphics
NVIDIA Geforce GTX 750 2 GB
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply
400W
Case
NZXT Source 220 W/ Window
Operating System
Windows 8.1 64-Bit

Motherboard
Chipset
AMD 760G

CPU
CPU Type
AMD FX-Series
CPU Speed
FX-8320 (3.50 GHz)
L3 Cache Per CPU
8 MB
CPU Socket Type
AM3+
CPU Main Features
64 bit 8-Core Processor
 
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I'm trying to spend less than 300 $, I'll be able to get the i7 from jet for about 250 dollars, I am looking for a 30-50$ motherboard, are all of the ones on pcpartpicker combatible, or even good if 30-50 $?
 
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Alright, would I need a new PSU, or ram? I think the I7 and new MOBO is a better route because I like to play games like ARMA and DAYZ which are really laggy on potato amd :C I don't think I would overclock the i7, so should I get an i7 4790 (non k?)
 
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The Intel i7-4790k is out of your budget and won't be able to work at It's designed power if you can't afford a Z97 motherboard a long with it.

Focus on an i5-4460/4590 + H97 motherboard (Or the B85M Gaming 3 mobo), or i5-6500 + B150/H110 motherboard.

You have to upgrade the power supply before you upgrade to GTX 970.
 
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https://jet.com/product/GIGABYTE-GA-B85M-GAMING-3-LGA-1150-Intel-B85-HDMI-SATA-3-USB-3-ATX-Motherboard/9a452639defd4b6bad31e7f4ee6365da This is in my price range along with an i7, is this good?

 
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Op, you do realize you'd probably see a good boost by adding the gtx 970 correct? Also, have you overclocked the 8320? I've got the older 8120, mine was stock at 3.1ghz, and I've been running it for a good while at 4.2ghz. You might reconsider getting the 970. I do realize intel has the better performing parts now, but the other thing to keep in mind is AMD is set to release a new set of chips next year. They are claiming a 40% jump. So my strategy is to wait and see if Zen is really as it's advertised and to see how big of a jump there is and possibly save my pennies for an upgrade then.

*Edit* I'd started to write this then had to step away, and finished it later, realized that you'd already posted. I would say though that you might be advised if you have not already, grab a cooler like the cooler master hyper 212 evo, and overclock the 8320 for all it's worth. That should help ease any potential bottlenecks.
 
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