Need help to run some AAA title and 3D CAD (Solidworks)

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Hello everyone, As the title say, i need some advice for run some AAA games (maybe like FarCry 5, PUBG, and Cars 2) and doing some moderate 3D Rendering in Solidworks, and sometime Adobe Illustrator, Premiere and Photoshop

Here is my rig:
Intel i5-3570K (Stock Cooler)
Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
Corsair Vengeance 1866 4gb x 2
Zotac GTX 650
PNY SSD 240GB CS1311
WD Blue 1TB
Seasonic G750
1366X768 Monitor

Should i upgrade the whole system (Processor, Motherboard, RAM, and GPU), or go with a little overclocking (i dont have the basic of OC so maybe i should starting learning it if you guys recommend me to OC it) and pair it with a GTX1060 3GB, I'm still planning on which GPU though, whether should i go for GTX1060 3GB or save some money for later upgrade and go with GTX1050 Ti because im still using a 1366 x 768 monitor.

I'm thinking to upgrade my CPU to i7-3770K or maybe Xeon E3-1230 V2 (even though the i7 still beat the E3 in game maybe ?)

I dont mind to spend some bucks for a new system but i prefer to keep everything (except the GPU) if it still possible, and save the money for another 3-5 years to build a new system.

Thanks before.
 
Solution
I think you will get good bang for the buck with a 1060.
I see the graphics card as the weak point in your system currently.
Your processor is still pretty fast and won't bottleneck a 1060.
Your memory is OK.
Your storage isn't bad either.
My 2 cents.
I think you will get good bang for the buck with a 1060.
I see the graphics card as the weak point in your system currently.
Your processor is still pretty fast and won't bottleneck a 1060.
Your memory is OK.
Your storage isn't bad either.
My 2 cents.
 
Solution
Intel i5-3570K
Learn overclocking. You could push that CPU to 4.5Ghz or higher on all cores if you're experienced and lucky. Don't resist free boost. Just do it from BIOS. Keep voltage below 1.30v and temperature below 80c.

Also, get a better cooler. I recommend Thermalright Macho Rev. Sells for 50$ on Amazon. Others with similar performance are much more expensive. Just make sure you can fit it. Or get a 240mm AIO if you want something easier to use.

Read this guide and watch some videos to learn the basics.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/faq/id-3761568/cpu-overclocking-guide-tutorial-beginners-work-progress.html
Zotac GTX 650
You can get 980-980 Ti (cheaper with used ones)/1060 6GB. Don't consider the 3GB version. You'll regret it later on. Too easy to max the 3GB VRAM. Newer games are using much more these days.

Should i upgrade the whole system?
You have a good build. Get a better GPU. Save money for some years. Go all out building you're next system.
 

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