How future proof is my rig?
How future proof is my rig?
I would wait until one of the new games you play does not meet your expectations.
If your system has CPU limitations, consider overclocking your i5-4690K, though you’ll need to upgrade your motherboard.
If graphics are the bottleneck, swap your GTX770 for a more powerful card—like a GTC1070—and see if it improves performance.
To check, run your games but reduce resolution and visual effects.
An increase in FPS suggests your CPU can handle better graphics settings.
If FPS remains unchanged, you’re likely constrained by CPU power.
I would wait until one of the new games you play does not meet your expectations.
If your system has CPU limitations, consider overclocking your i5-4690K, though you'll need to upgrade your motherboard.
If graphics are the bottleneck, swap your GTX770 for a more powerful card—like a GTC1070—and see if it improves performance.
To check, run your games but reduce resolution and visual effects.
An increase in FPS suggests your CPU can handle better graphics settings.
If FPS remains unchanged, you're likely constrained by CPU power.
If your system uses DDR4, it will remain compatible for a while. Graphics card performance tends to shift significantly each year. 2160p will only deliver the hardware's current capabilities; you'll notice it becoming more affordable as newer generations roll out, eventually making 2160p the new benchmark for gaming by 2020. Your GTX 770 won't support 2160p, so an upgrade would be necessary. Would I make that change now? Not really. If your goal is to cut costs, hold off on the graphics card upgrade.