Is it still worth upgrading my PC (it 3470 / R9 380) or is it time to consider putting together a new rig?

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I bought a custom gaming PC in 2012. At the time, it was fitted with an i5 3470 CPU (seemed good mid-range future proof option) and Radeon 7850 GPU (knowing I would need to upgrade 2 years down the line). Early 2015, I upgraded the GPU to a R9 380. I'm now at a point where I'm tempted to go for another GPU upgrade, but I don't know if it's still worth it with that ageing CPU. I wonder if I should keep my money and build a new rig next year. I'm interested in VR but will wait for next gen headsets (it seems too big and too cable-y at the moment). I'm also interested in higher resolution gaming. My monitor is only 1080p 60hz but I'll upgrade when my hardware beats it. I should add that I have 8gb and a SSD + HDD and a 600w power supply.
Is this time to upgrade the GPU? Is upgrading the GPU a good idea at all? How long can I keep on with my i5 3470? Whatever my next move is, when is the right moment to do it (considering hardware and prices)?Hope you can advise me. Many thanks. Luc
 
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waitrosedad64

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Ok thank you. RX580 or 1060 both seem like good options. Can I also consider a 1070 or 1070ti or would my CPU bottleneck those? If it's the last upgrade my current PC has, I may want to send it out on a high!
Do you think the current gen cards are likely to get a pricecut soon? Would it be wise to hold on for a few more months for the next gen or cards?
 
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