Do i need to upgrade my processor intel core i5 4460 to i7 or upgrade to GTX 1070 for gaming and editing?

Joaquin Andrei · May 1, 2017

specs:
Processor: Intel i5 4460
Graphics Card: GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC
Ram: HyperX FURY 8GB 1866MHz DDR3
PSU:Seasonic M12II 750W EVO Edition 750-Watt 80 PLUS Bronze

i was having a problem choosing which one the processor or gpu? i want to upgrade my processor because i do visual and graphic designing but i am still fine on i5 really fine but what i've read that i need to have i7 for better editing stuff..and the next thing is my gpu i want to upgrade it for future proof because i have no work and still asking for my parents i want to have a good decisions to make and no regrets in the end for me i want to upgrade my gpu for performance and style and i dont need to replace that for the future also i need to have one decision to chose and for my processor which i7 do you recommend for budget and for the performance of it?

Ali Tauseef · May 1, 2017

For gaming, the 1070 is required but not for editing, but an i7 will definitely do a better job in editing, your i5 4460 can handle a GTX 1070.
The i5 4460 is enough for editing but will be a bit slower than a typical i7.
However I'd highly recommend the i7 upgrade, it will help in editing and gaming both and will give a significant boost in them, the 1060 is more than enough for any game of today.

Joaquin Andrei · May 1, 2017

Ali Tauseef :

okay so if i upgrade to i7 do i need to upgrade my motherboard? or ram? if i upgrade one of these do i need to change/upgrade some of the parts that's hard for me to do

dudeman509 · May 1, 2017

You can drop an i7-4770 or 4790 in there (K versions need a Z motherboard to overclock, but will run fine @ stock speeds).

The 1060 is fine unless you want to game at 1440p resolution or above - 1080p, keep it.

Ali Tauseef · May 1, 2017

Joaquin Andrei :

Ali Tauseef :

okay so if i upgrade to i7 do i need to upgrade my motherboard? or ram? if i upgrade one of these do i need to change/upgrade some of the parts that's hard for me to do

No you won't need to change any parts, since it's the same socket and generation.

LucoTF · May 1, 2017

You could also keep your current parts for a while, they're still good. Just a thought.

Joaquin Andrei · May 1, 2017

dudeman509 :

yeah im using a 1080p im just being picky on my gpu which is i dont want to myself and also my motherboard is Asrock H81M-DGS that support 4th gen i7 so still i cant overclock the 4790-K? so its useless if i buy that and 4790 will be a good choice?

Ali Tauseef · May 1, 2017

Joaquin Andrei :

Then definitely upgrade to the i7, a 1060 is enough for 1080p gaming.
Your motherboard will support the i7, but it won't allow you to overclock it, that's it.

Joaquin Andrei · May 1, 2017

Ali Tauseef :

Joaquin Andrei :

Then definitely upgrade to the i7, a 1060 is enough for 1080p gaming.
Your motherboard will support the i7, but it won't allow you to overclock it, that's it.

okay then what i7 should i get for the fair price and performance?

Ali Tauseef · May 2, 2017

Joaquin Andrei :

Ali Tauseef :

okay then what i7 should i get for the fair price and performance?

Where are you buying from? An i7 4770 will do your job.

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