intel i5 4670k just became faulty...is it more effecient to replace or upgrade to a MB that supports newer CPUs?

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Was thinking about getting a 4790k i7 to replace my faulty 4670k, but then was considering maybe getting a new MB that supports newer generation CPUs, my MB is currently this one https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/Z87-GD65-GAMING.html.

Would it be a good investment now to upgrade that motherboard now with a newer generation CPU or just stick with a 4790k?

Seems if I get a new MB i'd also have to get new Ram as im using DDR3 currently.

Thanks for any input.
 
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if all there is wrong is your cpu and not your motherboard, then go for the I7-4790K its powerful enough for AAA gaming not a problem, the i7-4790K average USED cost is about 280-325 USD.

for another 2-300$ you will be up to date. , but either way you will have a solid computer for year to come
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($312.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($27.90 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($107.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($145.99 @ Newegg)...
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performance on the i7 4790k is such that you can grab it and easily skip this current gen no issues

 
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if all there is wrong is your cpu and not your motherboard, then go for the I7-4790K its powerful enough for AAA gaming not a problem, the i7-4790K average USED cost is about 280-325 USD.

for another 2-300$ you will be up to date. , but either way you will have a solid computer for year to come
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($312.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($27.90 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($107.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($145.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $594.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-07 07:32 EST-0500

 
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Thanks for the input, yeah pretty sure its just the processor, suppose we will find out when the 4790k gets here!

 
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