I7 3930k & RX 480 future proof and good combination.

[BennyBonnema]

I want to upgrade to the 3930k to be future proof. but will it run good? also the 3930k does support only DDR3 is it worth it? or do i really need DDR4?

 

[geofelt]

3930K is hardly current gen.
I would not consider it future proof.
DDR3 and DDR4 are comparable in price and performance.

If your use is for gaming, a quad with a fast core is optimal.
For that a I5-6600K with an overclock is as good as it gets today.

If you have a need today, buy what you need today.
And, perhaps for the next year or two.
There is no such thing as "future proof"

 

[anthonyc821]

Honestly, i'd rather have an i5 4690k rather than the i7 3930k.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-3930K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-4690K

 

[DeauteratedDog]

The only reason that I could see for upgrading to a 3930K is if you already have an x79 motherboard (with maybe a i7-3820) and can get the 3930K for a really good price. Otherwise, look for something newer.

 

[anthonyc821]

The only reason that I could see for upgrading to a 3930K is if you already have an x79 motherboard (with maybe a i7-3820) and can get the 3930K for a really good price. Otherwise, look for something newer.

You can get an i5 4690k and a brand new z97 motherboard for the price of a 3930k.