Is it worth upgrading whole system? (except GPU)

[SuperMassiveScum]

Hi all

I'm currently using an Asus P8Z77-M PRO Z77 with 8gb RAM, a Gainward GTX 970 Phantom and an Intel 3570k but now with DDR4 out along with the Z97 chipsets and whatnot I'm starting to feel a little dated.

is all of this new tech [strike]going to change my life forever and ensure that I never leave my house and become a hermit[/strike] worth investing in or should a wait? I'd be looking at getting new RAM, CPU and a motherboard. I'm using a 750w corsair PSU which is relatively new so I will not be needing a new one.

I'm still hugely biased (probably wrongly) against AMD parts and would like to avoid them if possible.

I use my PC for work (excel and word mainly), occasional image/video editing and gaming (things like Arma 3 and whatever floats up on steam that I find interesting).

Cost is obviously a factor but it's not really a problem although I'd like my spending to be justified in future proofing and performance, not because it's awesome and shiny (although it totally helps).

I'm not big on asking people to recommend stuff for me but if I'm going to be honest I have no idea about newer computer components as I've not kept up to date on much since I've started my new job, therefore all recommendations are welcome. Thanks!

 

[EasyLover]

No need to change or upgrade. That CPU is still powerful and you already have good GPU. DDR4 is not supported on Z/H97 chipset. Currently it is only supported on X99 platform and is very costly.

Wait till skylake comes out so that there would be another chipset supporting DDR4. DDR4 prices would go down by then. Your system is still good enough from my perspective and understanding.

 

[herrwizo]

^^ What the man said. In fact, you should likely be good for at least several years on your current setup.

 

[InvalidError]

If cost is a factor, then there is no point in upgrading: few applications and game make good use of more than two cores so there is little to no benefot to upgrading to a 6/8-core CPU, there is little to no benefit to DDR4 apart from lower power consumption and the i7-3570k is still close to still being one of the fastest chips available.

Unless performance on your current PC is causing issues (which it should not), upgrading right now would make very little sense.

 

[TaliBong]

All that new tech is over priced and won't give you much more noticeable difference than what you already have.

 

[SuperMassiveScum]

Thanks for the answers, I'll stick with what I've got for a while.

 

[EasyLover]

Good decision. Good Luck