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tpowell35

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Hello, Looking to possibly build a new pc, just not sure how much it's worth it at the moment.

Currently I have:
CPU - i5-2500k
GPU - GTX 680 Superclocked
MB - Asus Maximus IV gene-z/gen3
RAM - Corsair Dominator Platinum 1600mhz 16GB
Cooler - Corsair h100i
PSU - Corsair HX 750

Considering the Following:
CPU - i7-6700k
GPU - GTX 680 Superclocked
MB - ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA
RAM - Corsair Dominator platinum 3200mhz 32GB
Cooler - Noctua NHD15
PSU - Corsair ATX 860

I am planning to hold onto the 680 until the next generation of GPUs drop and grab a 1080 or w/e they will be called.

So obviously the new build is better, my only question is,

Would I actually notice significant boosts in performance, or is the old build still good enough to hold out for newer hardware, especially considering i'm not immediately replacing the GPU?

Also, if something listed is either unnecessary overkill, or has a better alternative, i'm open to suggestions. I do like to build so that I don't have to worry about upgrades for at least a 2-3 years at a time.

Thanks for any help!





 
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Barty1884
It entirely depends.

For strictly gaming:
1. the 2500k still holds it's own and can handle the latest titles well
2. you're unlikely to see any noticeable difference without a new GPU.
3. 32GB RAM would do absolutely nothing for you gaming-wise

If you're into more editing etc:
1. The i7 should give you a noticeable speed improvement
2. 32GB RAM may (depending on the application) show an improvement (results will vary, depending on what you're actually doing).

I would hold off a while, and replace all at once. The GPU is going to be your biggest improvement and, even in your existing rig should hold you through comfortably for a couple of years.

Again, depending on your needs. Assuming gaming is the priority, to see you through 2-3...
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It entirely depends.

For strictly gaming:
1. the 2500k still holds it's own and can handle the latest titles well
2. you're unlikely to see any noticeable difference without a new GPU.
3. 32GB RAM would do absolutely nothing for you gaming-wise

If you're into more editing etc:
1. The i7 should give you a noticeable speed improvement
2. 32GB RAM may (depending on the application) show an improvement (results will vary, depending on what you're actually doing).

I would hold off a while, and replace all at once. The GPU is going to be your biggest improvement and, even in your existing rig should hold you through comfortably for a couple of years.

Again, depending on your needs. Assuming gaming is the priority, to see you through 2-3 years, an i5 & 16GB RAM would be sufficient. Nothing really exceeds 8GB at the moment, so 16GB givens you more than enough headroom. It seems extemely unlikely any new title in 2-3 years will utilize more than 4 cores, so the 4core HT i7 is unecessary. Stick to the top end of the i5 range & you'll last no problem. The GPU, you've already settled on, and it again, will hold through 2-3 years no problem.
 
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Alright, thanks! Yea, gaming is definitely the priority here. Don't really do any video editing, so guess i'll hold out until I actually start to run into problems, really only wanted to mess with it if I saw real use improvements.

 
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