New build using existing parts; the eternal builder question

[JamesV]

Still on a 2600k/8GB/580 build from like five years ago. Plays everything nearly maxed, but many new game's minimums are finally stating specs above my hardware (mostly vid card).

I'm sure I'll need a new mobo, cpu, and vid card, and since memory is cheap I'll probably go to 16GB. But, I'm about to move and don't want to drop 2 grand on an entirely new system (all in).

Should (can ?) I drop cash on a 9XX, OC my 2600k (have aftermarket cooler I never installed (didn't need it)), and play Fallout 4, Just Cause 3, etc at near max settings?

Not looking for part recommendations; I can research and figure that out easily. Just wondering if I can still get some years out of that 2600k if I OC it and get and a new vid card.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Just wondering if I can still get some years out of that 2600k if I OC it and get and a new vid card.

Certainly!

 

[seamadan]

Absolutely, the vast majority of games will still be GPU limited with a 2600k, regardless of the video card. I'm still rocking a 920, and the CPU is the least of my worries when it comes to game performance.

 

[Charlie98]

My game rig is running an OC'd 2500K and recent GTX970... it does very well. My game library's most recent title is BF4, so I don't really need bleeding edge tech; but for you, if you had the loot, a GTX980 [et al] would take you where you need to go, and be a reasonable GPU to carry over if you decide to rebuild in a year or so.