Should I upgrade now or Wait - i7-2600k, 12GB, HD7850

gsethi

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I am out of current CPUs/video card loops and was looking for an advice.

Current Setup:
Intel i7-2600k CPU (stock, never overclocked) - Got it at release
Asus matx motherboard
12GB DDR3 Ram (stock)
HD7850 Video Card (stock) - connected to 3x 24" Monitors (1920x1200 resolution on each monitor)
256GB Crucial SSD
2x 2TB 7200rpm internal hard drives (one internal for data/work files, other internal for local backup, all data is also backed up in cloud via crashplan)
Seasonic 600w PSU - ~10+ years old running 24x7.

I do not overclock anymore. System is up 24x7 for the last ~3+ years. This is also my primary work computer, so reliability is of utmost importance. I am going to add external local drive to save all backups (and remove the internal backup drive)

Primary uses:
Office (word, excel, powerpoint, emails)
Gaming: BF3 or BF4 occasionally (couple of hours a week)

I just saw a deal for pre-built HP Envy 750se unit at ~$900 as follows:
Intel i7-6700k
16GB DDR4
nVidia 970gtx video card
2TB drive that comes standard can be used for data/files.
I will be adding SSD to this system (OS/Application) + external Hard drive for local backups.

Is it worth upgrading or stay with what I have currently? I do not have the time to tinker and play around anymore, so everything will always run at stock speeds.
 
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No need to buy a new system, frankly. Your CPU perf is still solid for occasional gaming, and if you really want to improve your gaming performance just buy a high end GPU, plug it into your current system, and call it a day.
 

Denithor

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Seconded. Upgrade GPU if feeling a little slow in games, otherwise you should be good to go.
 

gsethi

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No need to buy a new system, frankly. Your CPU perf is still solid for occasional gaming, and if you really want to improve your gaming performance just buy a high end GPU, plug it into your current system, and call it a day.

Thank you for your input. I will stay with current setup for another year, unless aggressive deals come around Black Friday.

GPU works fine for BF3 @ 1920x1200 and occasional BF4 at same settings. Will probably wait to upgrade GPU for now also.

Its just amazing that sandy bridge (2600k) is still running decent after ~4 years (i used to upgrade every 1.5-2 years back in the days)
 
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