Dilemma- wanting some input on new build

[RockinRnR]

Last year I got a newer MSI "gaming" mobo, but it seems to be complete junk!! I have tested, changed to add-on NIC, and compared to no end to see if there was something that I could fix or change, but it seems that the MSI gaming board is not so good for gaming after all.

The dilemma is, do I double down and go for the latest and greatest or should I do like I had in the past (since my son uses my old i7-920 and destroys with it in BF4) and use some of my current equipment consisting of the following:
CPU: i5-4670K
GPU: EVGA GTX 970
RAM: GSkill 12Gb of 1600 memory @ 9.9.9.24
PSU:EVGA 750W

Hmmm...what to do?

 

[ScorchingTaco]

Well, it kind of comes down to you, depending on what kind of games you play, and at what resolution. Personally, I would absolutely stick with the current hardware, just get yourself a nice Z97 board. You'll be running games on high-ultra at 1080p for a few years to come. Who knows, we might have another big leap like the GTX 1080 by then. Best of luck!

 

[Snipeye]

Right now, you will see a nice, but not huge, jump in performance if you go with the latest version CPU/Mobo/RAM. Definitely can keep the GPU, however.

You honestly can't make a bad decision in this situation. Save money and just get an updated model for the i5 chipset you're on. Or decide it's time for a full-on upgrade and replace the CPU and RAM (since the newer CPU's are using DDR4).

Either situation: don't lose the 970 as that will last for another year or two until you will see a good value upgrade.

 

[RockinRnR]

And the final choice was....
New Mobo-ASUS ROG Maximus
New CPU-i5-6600 @3.9ghz
New RAM-16gb's of 3000 Corsair DDR4
Win 10 64 bit
Just hope it runs better than the last "upgrade" ....here goes!!