What should I upgrade?

[timdrejer]

Hello,

I was wondering what upgrade would increase my performance (mostly for gaming) the most.

My Specifications:
Processor: Intel Core I5-4670K @ 3.40GHz
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) Corsair Vengeance DDR3 @ 1600MHz
HDD: 4TB (2x1GB + 1x2GB) Western Digital

Loading times are not the issue, so HDD to SSD is not in my biggest interest.

Thank you for helping!

Ruben.

 

[Slow Pri]

I'd say maybe the CPU. Since your on the recent generation of technology, that's about all I can recommend. Maybe even GPU upgrade, but GPU upgrades are expensive for the time being due to crypto-currency. SSD is a recommendations, however not required.

 

[timdrejer]

Thank you for your quick response!

 

[Snipergod87]

I would say SSD or GPU even those wouldnt be a huge increase, CPU would require a new platform + RAM unless you for a 4770(k)/4790(k), and I dont have any problems running AAA games on a 4770k with a GTX 1070.

You should look to see where your limiting component is. Is it 100% CPU usage or 100% GPU usage and go from there.

 

[Ilya__]

I'd say only GPU, but prices are still a bit crazy due to stupid crypto these days. Keeps your eyes on the prices and see if any deals come up. What games are you playing?

 

[karimnekzad00]

You're pretty set for gaming I would say. An ssd would be the best thing I could think of other than chaning your entire platform, which is obv not an option.

 

[timdrejer]

I'd say only GPU, but prices are still a bit crazy due to stupid crypto these days. Keeps your eyes on the prices and see if any deals come up. What games are you playing?

I will keep my eyes open.
I currently play AC Black Flag, but often play modded Skyrim, Total War and some smaller less requiring games.