Upgrade cpu or gpu
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AKThomsen
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Getting a second GPU for 4K gaming on a Z97/H97 (or lower) will not improve your experience significantly. The platform is simply not optimized for gaming in 4K. The X99 or Z170 platform is a much better option.
Getting an i7 over an i5 won't really be noticeable in most games. But you will see an improvement in games utilizing Hyperthreading.
Getting an i7 over an i5 won't really be noticeable in most games. But you will see an improvement in games utilizing Hyperthreading.
norseman4
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Actually, that really depends on the motherboard that you have. What's the chipset? If it's Zxx then I would go for the 2nd GPU, otherwise "tough' it out waiting for the 14/16nm node of your choice. (Pascal for team green/Arctic Islands for red) Check the reviews and get what's best (that you can afford)
The CPU upgrade won't be a significant benefit.
Of course, if you do go the 6700K on a Z170 motherboard (why would you pick anything else for that CPU) then you would be able to go SLI in the future.
Actually since MB, CPU, 8GB and CPU cooler (which you may be able to re-use if you aren't using the stock 4670 cooler) shouldn't be much more than a 980ti anyway ... A major swap now would align much better with whatever comes in the future.
OK, now I'm leaning more towards the swap of the major components. (Final answer)
In regards to op's questions, getting second GPU is never bad idea, especially if you have the funds for a another 980ti, I have sli 970 and I love it and that's pretty much like having single 980ti, so in your case having 2 x 980ti's will be beneficial for future. Also I use nvidias DSR since my panel isnt 4k, and I play certain games at 2k, 4k for example elder scrolls oblivion or age of wonders III.
As for the CPU I would just wait and see what next year will bring. I still use my old i5 3570k and its plenty.
As for the CPU I would just wait and see what next year will bring. I still use my old i5 3570k and its plenty.
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The Z87-GD65 is perfect for 2 card SLI so that isn't an issue. The CPU is also more than good enough for anything around now. At high resolutions you're limited by the GPU almost entirely so upgrading the CPU won't help. Pick up another 980 TI if you want, or wait to see what comes up next.
I disagree entirely with the poster who said the chipset on the board makes a big difference. The chipset only really manages your secondary peripherals in a modern PC and DDR4 isn't really mature enough as a technology right now to make a huge difference. Maybe in a year or two when they get it to clock much higher.
I disagree entirely with the poster who said the chipset on the board makes a big difference. The chipset only really manages your secondary peripherals in a modern PC and DDR4 isn't really mature enough as a technology right now to make a huge difference. Maybe in a year or two when they get it to clock much higher.
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