[SOLVED] thinking bout getting new CPU

[icelsalation]

What i got is

MOBO - EVGA Z87 FTW 141-HW-E887-KR LGA 1150
CPU - INTEL i5 4440 3.10GHz
RAM - DDR3 Dual channel 24GB total
GRAPHIC - GTX 1060

so problem is i think my cpu can't keep up with everything i do so i want to upgrade to at least a intel i7 but the only one and lastest one is intel core i7 -4790k devil's canyon quad core 4.0GHz at $327 newegg,
so I don't know if its better to just get the cpu ore upgrade everything. Since I can get new assuming faster cpu than the devil's canyon for lesser price but i would pretty much have to change all my other components.
so i'm kind of stuck on that i want the best deal i can get, im dont really like to replace things unless it really necessary.

 

[Obakasama]

Part of the problem is identifying what makes an upgrade necessary rather than just a desire. You mention you think your CPU can't keep up with what you do; so what makes you think that?

For the price of the i7-4790k you have there, it is possible to move onto Ryzen: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XKwK29

 

[icelsalation]

Part of the problem is identifying what makes an upgrade necessary rather than just a desire. You mention you think your CPU can't keep up with what you do; so what makes you think that?

For the price of the i7-4790k you have there, it is possible to move onto Ryzen: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XKwK29

loading time is quite long, gaming has loading problem and freezing during fast action scenes. I got a friend who has an i7, i played it on his comp and notice the difference is night and day, not only that his comp load everytime 10x faster than my
from boot screen into everything else. I don't desire the upgrade, upgrading comp is the last thing i like to do consider if i upgrade one part sometime i have to replace everything else. The parts i got is over at least 8yr old. I only want intel, not into AMD
it just personal preference.

My question main question is, is it worth buying that old 4th gen CPU at that price worth it in the long run since its 4-5yr old CPU. I can get a new and better CPU for about the same or maybe less for the price the 4th gen CPU is selling for.
Say if i were to buy a new gen CPU like a 7-9th gen i7 i would have to switch out my MOBO and RAM which will cost me more but i'm willing to do it if it means it will last me longer than the 4th gen i7-4790k at the price is selling for now.

 

[ArchitSahu]

At $327, the 4790 is definitely not worth it. Apart from your GPU, Storage (and PSU depending on model), I would upgrade the rest. You can reuse your current CPU, mobo and RAM for a media PC.

For $350:
Ryzen -
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wYHCFt

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI - B450M GAMING PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $308.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-05 04:15 EDT-0400

The 2600 will hold its own weight. The B450 allows for some overclocking. If you can, take it up to a 2700, and you are set for a good amount of time.

Intel -
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MjzspG

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($196.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - H370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $350.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-05 04:18 EDT-0400

H370 does not allow for overclock, but this is also another build to hold its own weight.

At $400:
Ryzen -
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9Hvv3b

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - Prime X470-Pro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $399.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-05 04:19 EDT-0400

2700 with a X470. Its a monster that will serve you well, especially if you OC it, which the air cooler which it comes with can handle a bit of.

There really is not a great Intel alternative at this budget, but here is the best I can do:
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rLYcKB

CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($238.90 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $457.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-05 04:22 EDT-0400


Of course, this all counts that you have a good PSU, which if you do not, will have to change as well.

 

[Obakasama]

Loading times are more due to the storage; it's why many would suggest a high capacity SSD. It's also why systems with an SSD feels quicker. Personally I would suggest you try getting an SSD, move your OS (or fresh install Windows on it) and see how the system feels.

ArchitSahu has given you more alternatives. Intel systems tend to be pricier, but the i5-8400 tends to be overlooked now. Of course, if game development goes heavy on core/thread count then it might be more limited in future (depending how long you want to keep a system).

 

[icelsalation]

At $327, the 4790 is definitely not worth it. Apart from your GPU, Storage (and PSU depending on model), I would upgrade the rest. You can reuse your current CPU, mobo and RAM for a media PC.

For $350:
Ryzen -
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wYHCFt

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI - B450M GAMING PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $308.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-05 04:15 EDT-0400

The 2600 will hold its own weight. The B450 allows for some overclocking. If you can, take it up to a 2700, and you are set for a good amount of time.

Intel -
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MjzspG

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($196.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - H370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $350.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-05 04:18 EDT-0400

H370 does not allow for overclock, but this is also another build to hold its own weight.

At $400:
Ryzen -
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9Hvv3b

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - Prime X470-Pro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $399.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-05 04:19 EDT-0400

2700 with a X470. Its a monster that will serve you well, especially if you OC it, which the air cooler which it comes with can handle a bit of.

There really is not a great Intel alternative at this budget, but here is the best I can do:
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rLYcKB

CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($238.90 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $457.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-05 04:22 EDT-0400


Of course, this all counts that you have a good PSU, which if you do not, will have to change as well.

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