Slowly upgrading long-term for WoW

[seantrong]

Wanting to upgrade computer to play WoW with stable fps on medium+ settings @ 1680x1050 120hz

CPU: i5-750 @ 2.67GHz
GPU: Radeon HD 5750 1 GB
RAM: 4GB x 2 DDR3 664MHz (9-9-9-24)

74 GB Intel SSD
Mobo: DFI Lanparty P55-T36

Would it be better to upgrade, to overclock and look for cooling solutions, or both? I am currently looking to upgrade the mini-ITX case I have and I am buying a 2nd hard drive for storage. CPU temps sit @ 65-75 C on the stock cooler as it is.

Currently, I'm deciding between a GTX 1050 and 1060. Any thoughts on the cards appreciated

 

[zoltan.boese]

Your CPU does not bottleneck modern GPUs, and the temps are ok.

Read the system requirements of WoW, and if you want more fps, consider a stronger GPU

 

[Rusty1983]

WoW minimum requirement I think is an HD 5670... your 5750 should be okay at minimum settings, but for what you require I would think a gtx 660 or an R9 270x should do the trick... but it's definitely your graphics card that is slowing you down.

 

[seantrong]

Any thoughts between the GTX 1050 and 1060?

 

[Rusty1983]

The 1050 will play WoW on highest settings at 1080p easily... The 1060 is probably a little overkill for that game however it would be more current and would play newer titles better... if it's just WoW you are playing, get whichever you can get cheaper.