Guessing its time to change my i7920 (oc 3.8), looking for advice

[kelemdros]

As said in the the subject. Im thinking on replacing my actual computer.
Right now i have:
i7 920 oc 3.8
12 gb ram t-channel (nearly 1666 with the oc)
Ssd 256 gb
Gtx970

Is it worth it upgrading it now or should i wait for the next generation?.
in case of it. Ryzen or i7 8th gen?.
(i would get a full new system, thinking on getting also a new monitor for 1440p and more hz)

 

[vapour]

CPU and GPU still decent. My question for you, does anything make you feel the pc is not good enough? If so, what tasks/games etc.? If you want to build new one, what is your major usage and budget? Living in?

 

[kelemdros]

CPU and GPU still decent. My question for you, does anything make you feel the pc is not good enough? If so, what tasks/games etc.? If you want to build new one, what is your major usage and budget? Living in?

Feeling it sluggish nowadays in games, stuttering mostly. For example? warhammer total war 2, rising storm 2 vietnam, even a ramdom little freeze in things like lol (althoug not often fortunately).
Btw, 3.6, wasn't able to keep it at 3.8, my bad.
Im in Spain btw, max around 1500-1600€

 

[vapour]

Do you want 2k gaming? With that budget, 2k with good FPS is achivable

 

[kelemdros]

Do you want 2k gaming? With that budget, 2k with good FPS is achivable

Yep, i would love to have it as an option, thanks (and sorry if my english sucks a bit sometimes)

 

[sadams04]

Yep! That i7 920 has served you well, but it is time to replace that space heater. Thoughts on the overclocking builds below?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z270-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($148.55 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($169.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($118.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($414.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($72.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus - MG279Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2020.66



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($298.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AX370-Gaming K5 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($148.55 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($169.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($118.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($414.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($72.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus - MG279Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1999.77

 

[kelemdros]

Yep! That i7 920 has served you well, but it is time to replace that space heater. Thoughts on the overclocking builds below?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z270-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($148.55 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($169.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($118.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($414.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($72.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus - MG279Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2020.66



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($298.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AX370-Gaming K5 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($148.55 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($169.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($118.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($414.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($72.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus - MG279Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1999.77

Shoulded mention before, max 1600€, in Spain. Thanks

 

[vapour]

Assuming you don't need OS, can reuse SSD, 2k gaming:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor (€287.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard (€94.95 @ Amazon Espana)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (€186.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (€39.36 @ Amazon Espana)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card (€499.90 @ Amazon Espana)
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case (€76.45 @ PC Componentes)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (€114.50 @ PC Componentes)
Case Fan: NZXT - Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm Fan (€21.04 @ Amazon Espana)
Case Fan: NZXT - Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm Fan (€21.04 @ Amazon Espana)
Monitor: BenQ - BL2420PT 23.8" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor (€249.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Total: €1589.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-09 17:42 CEST+0200

 

[kelemdros]

Assuming you don't need OS, can reuse SSD, 2k gaming:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor (€287.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard (€94.95 @ Amazon Espana)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (€186.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (€39.36 @ Amazon Espana)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card (€499.90 @ Amazon Espana)
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case (€76.45 @ PC Componentes)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (€114.50 @ PC Componentes)
Case Fan: NZXT - Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm Fan (€21.04 @ Amazon Espana)
Case Fan: NZXT - Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm Fan (€21.04 @ Amazon Espana)
Monitor: BenQ - BL2420PT 23.8" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor (€249.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Total: €1589.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-09 17:42 CEST+0200

Holy shit, that was fast, thanks, last question, why AMD instead Intel?

 

[vapour]

Assuming you don't need OS, can reuse SSD, 2k gaming:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor (€287.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard (€94.95 @ Amazon Espana)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (€186.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (€39.36 @ Amazon Espana)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card (€499.90 @ Amazon Espana)
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case (€76.45 @ PC Componentes)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (€114.50 @ PC Componentes)
Case Fan: NZXT - Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm Fan (€21.04 @ Amazon Espana)
Case Fan: NZXT - Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm Fan (€21.04 @ Amazon Espana)
Monitor: BenQ - BL2420PT 23.8" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor (€249.00 @ Amazon Espana)
Total: €1589.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-09 17:42 CEST+0200

Holy shit, that was fast, thanks, last question, why AMD instead Intel?

I will suggest Coffee lake if not only Z370 MB is available now. Cheapest is 150. If for 1080p gaming, coffee lake is much better. But due to extra 2 cores in Ryzen 7, 2k+ gaming Ryzen is better You see 2k has no diff between the two. If you go to 4k, Ryzen is the clear winner, not to mention they are cheaper than coffee lake and last longer as they are the first gen of new AM4 socket. Coffee lake socket is old and no guarantee they will not change socket soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p3hPLiUJl8