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I didn't really know where to put this, since i'm looking for more than 1 upgrade.

Gpu: Geforce GTX 1070
intel(r) core(tm) i5-4440 cpu @ 3.10 ghz
8 gb ram
1x 256 gb ssd and 1 tb HDD.
550 watt power supply
Motherboard: ASUS Z87 K C2

I would like to upgrade my rig in the next couple of months, but I don't really know where to start.
So if you have any suggestions, I would love to hear them.

My budget is around 500-600 £.
I don't care how it looks, or if it fits together aesthetic wise.
- Also I'm considering getting a new case, but that wont be included in the budget.
 
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The same cables should all be fine. Generally a jump of a single generation hasn't been a huge deal of late, since Intel CPU performance has grown relatively slowly. In this case, the addition of extra cores makes this a bigger launch than what's been offered since Sandy Bridge (2nd Gen core i). Ultimately it's up to you but since the new stuff should be out within just a few months, I'd wait myself.
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You're a little stuck since a newer generation CPU needs a new motherboard, and most boards fit for the 6th Gen Intel (100 series chipset board) use DDR4, as do all 200 series chipset boards for a 7th gen. In other words, there's no path to individually upgrade the base components of that platform. There's technically a 4th gen i7 you could pop in, even the i7-5775c though I wouldn't spend on either upgrade when given the opportunity to add new features via a new generation of board.

As far as other stuff, do you feel short on storage space on either drive? If not, a new SSD won't bring a noticeable difference in speed (it'd bench higher but wouldn't feel different).
 
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Would it be possible to upgrade the CPU, RAM and motherboard (Eventually PSU if needed) for that kind of money, or should I save up a bit longer?

Also I have no troubles with space, I just put it out there.
 
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Also, couple small points:

-> When you're ready to buy the 8th gen "Coffee Lake" CPU may be out (alongside compatible 300 series boards). Those are notable for bumping the core count: the i7-8700(K) will be a six-core part. It will likely cost about the same as similar current-gen parts.

-> What are your plans for the replaced parts? If it's not considered in the budget, consider selling them to recoup some of the money.
 
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I live in Denmark, and I just checked the prices for the parts, and I could get All the parts for around 100 £ less.

But I could try selling the old parts.

So I should wait for the new CPU? And do I need to buy new wires?
 
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The same cables should all be fine. Generally a jump of a single generation hasn't been a huge deal of late, since Intel CPU performance has grown relatively slowly. In this case, the addition of extra cores makes this a bigger launch than what's been offered since Sandy Bridge (2nd Gen core i). Ultimately it's up to you but since the new stuff should be out within just a few months, I'd wait myself.
 
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