Should I upgrade from an i5 4690k?

[Jtshowden]

Currently I have an i5 4690k paired with a GTX 980ti and I am looking to switch to a 1440p monitor for gaming. Question is will my current cpu allow me to do this at high/ultra at a solid 60fps or do I need to upgrade?

If so what would be the most cost effective way of upgrading?

Thanks

 

[richiestang_78]

You should be fine, you can always find a used I7 4790K for not too much to give you a slight boost.

 

[The Paladin]

1. cpu from i5 to i7 (such as 4770k or 4790K or equivalent E3-1231 V3 or E3-1276 V3 Xeon if your board permits it.)
2. more ram will definitely help... if your at 8Gb I suggest 16Gb at very least
3. in some cases upgrading motherboard/cpu is worth the price of a 4790K used. something to consider as a 8400/mobo is prices cheaply of late and you gain 2 cpu's and 4 threads in the process.

What is the make and model of your motherboard.