Upgrading GPU, considering core upgrade. Advice needed plz.

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Cozzzaa

Cozzzaa

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Specs:
Intel 15-4670K
8GB RAM DDR3
Nivida GeForce GTX 750 Ti
750Watt PSU
Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H-A Motherboard

Upgrading from 750Ti as I can't run the latest games very well ( Fallout 4, Dark Souls 3 etc..).
I am considering a 980 however I can get an Intel Core i7-3770 + 970 for the same price.
So should I go for the 980, the 970 + i7 or just wait until for the new pascal GPUs?

I have a maximum budget of $600 AUD.

Ty in advance.
 
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coozie7
The older i7 won't fit your current motherboard and in most cases the GTX970 can be overclocked to match the GTX980 which puts you in a bit of a pickle.
Strong rumour has it Pascal will be launched late may or early June but there's no word about potential availability-or pricing.
If you really can't wait until Pascal launces, grab the i7/GTX970 then E-bay the CPU, but if this is a used combination, be sure to check the sellers feedback/rep before placing the order, used parts are always a risk but a seller with plenty of good feedback is usually trustworthy.
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The older i7 won't fit your current motherboard and in most cases the GTX970 can be overclocked to match the GTX980 which puts you in a bit of a pickle.
Strong rumour has it Pascal will be launched late may or early June but there's no word about potential availability-or pricing.
If you really can't wait until Pascal launces, grab the i7/GTX970 then E-bay the CPU, but if this is a used combination, be sure to check the sellers feedback/rep before placing the order, used parts are always a risk but a seller with plenty of good feedback is usually trustworthy.
 
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