Upgrading my setup

[Alsatian]

My current setup was put together about 4/5 years ago now. It still runs absolutely fine to this day - I'm getting a relatively stable 30 FPS on medium settings whilst playing Fallout 4. However, I feel now is the time to upgrade as I have the funds to buy the parts I need in bulk.

Current setup:

MOBO: ASUS P8Z68-V LX
CPU: Intel i5-2500k @ 3.3 GHz (not overclocked)
GPU: GTX 560 ti - 1GB
Storage: Crucial 250 GB SSD / Western Digital 1 TB HDD
RAM: 8GB
PSU: Corsair TX650

Now, I want to have a system that will handle games at 60+ FPS on ultra settings for around 2-3 years.

Upgrades:

CPU: Intel i7 4970k @ 4 GHz
GPU: MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr 5 - 4GB / Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming - 4GB
RAM: 16GB (most likely HyperX series)

Opinions? Altogether these parts will probably set me back around the £600 mark (not taking into account any Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals) which is roughly about how much I'd like to spend.

My PSU should be fine, but what about my motherboard? I've looked online and it seems it will be compatible, but I've had one guy recommend that I definitely upgrade.

I'll also be buying a new case fan and CPU heatsink. I'm currently using the stock ones that came with my PC all those years ago, and although they've served me well (65 degrees max whilst an hour into F4) I'd like to spend that bit extra for precautionary measures.

Thank you in advance for any opinions or suggestions.

[MrTony]

I'm pretty sure your Motherboard can't hack that CPU.

[Alsatian]

Taking a second look, it seems you're right. My current MOBO will only support some early edition i7 processors.

Seems a new MOBO is on the list too.

[Kaze]

Feel free to post your parts when you upgrade, I'm in London anyway 

[brian1996]

The parts you chose are alright. The thing is, do you even plan on overclocking that 4790k? It seems to be a waste of money if you aren't, money that could have went into the GPU.
If you plan on upgrading your motherboard, go with a Z97 board. Now as for a CPU replacement, I think an I5-4690 would be more suitable if you don't plan on overclocking. It works fine for gaming and using an I7 doesn't really improve gaming that much.
The extra money can be put into a GTX980 which gives a much better chance to play on a constant FPS of ~80 (depending on the game) on the highest settings.

[Fuzzy]

Honestly you probably will have more FPS in games by keeping your current mobo and cpu and buying a GTX980 and doubling your RAM.

[Janar]

Honestly you probably will have more FPS in games by keeping your current mobo and cpu and buying a GTX980 and doubling your RAM.

That. And might even try overclocking that CPU if you got a better cooler than the stock one (Hyper 212 Evo for example).

[Alsatian]

I was back and forth with the idea of keeping my current CPU. Seeing as I haven't OCd this yet I may as well test out the performance boost by clocking it to about 3.7-4.0 GHz. This, combined with a new cooler, should do me just fine. The main reason I wanted to upgrade to an i7 anyway (aside from the obvious performance improvement) was for future proofing.

If all else fails I can always upgrade my CPU later in the year.

Currently looking at the MSI 980 4GB. Looks a beast of a card. 

[brian1996]

Currently looking at the MSI 980 4GB. Looks a beast of a card. 

Ain't a bad one indeed, take a look on Gigabyte's G1 Gaming version as well, I think you will like it even more.

[TheRock]

I see no reason for you to upgrade Motherboard + CPU. You will win 5-10% percent? So what? Just double your RAM and spend on a good GPU.
I'd upgrade to Skylake in 1-2 years when prices will be better as there will be more models released.

As for RAM, I'd suggest any of Savage, Beast or Fury (any 2133 or 2400 version). I personally use 1x8GB Kingston HyperX Fury White 1866 @ 2133, satisfied a lot.
Though if I recall right, a neighbor had trouble fitting beast under CM 212 Evo..

[Loris]

If you are going to overclock go for Savage, best performace

[Eps_Smalls]

£600 To get a few more fps in video games ? Do you know how many poor families can you feed with that ?

[TiMoN]

£600 To get a few more fps in video games ? Do you know how many poor families can you feed with that ?

It's his money, if I worked hard for these 600 I have every right to throw them in the street if I wish to.

[brian1996]

£600 To get a few more fps in video games ? Do you know how many poor families can you feed with that ?

Nobody gives a flying fuck.

[Alsatian]

Thanks for all your help/opinions so far.

I do have another question though. I know that for Christmas someone will be getting me a new 1080p 60 Hz monitor. A 120 Hz monitor would of been ideal for the GTX 980 but it's unfortunately out of the price range... which leads me onto my question:

Do you think, considering the monitor, that the 980 might be a touch overkill? I'm sure a 970 or even 960 would be able to get 60 FPS on most, if not all, AAA titles out at the moment at 1080p. I'm perfectly fine with the slight imperfections/tearing if I was running a game at 80 FPS, for example, but I just wanted to get your opinions.

Future-proof it and get the extra performance from the 980, or save some money and go for a lower 900 series card?