Upgrade GPU or CPU

Looking to upgrade, just wondering what your thoughts are if I can only upgrade one.

Current - gtx590

Upgrade - gtx780(maybe ti) / AMD R9 290x ( Radeon HD 7990 6GB maybe? if the price drops?)

and

Current - Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz Sandy Bridge

Upgrade - i7 4770k

Thanks for the help

I'd upgrade the CPU for the motherboard and its features, as the 590 is still really powerful, but both could last you for a while without upgrading. I'd wait if I were you.

You think you can wait until 20nm cards?

Yeah, at least wait for 20nm GPU's. And your CPU should be fine still. I'm still using a 3.6GHz Phenom II X4, and I don't have any trouble running games...

Thanks for the advice. I can wait for sure. I have saved up around £500, was looking at a console, but thought i would see what parts I could upgrade on my PC.

Thanks everyone.

Thanks, yeah I like a lot of the new features on the MOBOs and processor and the GeForces Experience stuff doesnt work on my 590. Not the latest screenrecording stuff anyway.

I can wait. But if I want something to build over the holidays, maybe ill go for a mobo and processor upgrade. Hold out on the GPU till next year.

That's the best Idea really. There are some ace deals today only on Overclockers.co.uk for 780's and such ( If you're in UK ). Maxwell might be out in the spring ( I doubt it ) so unless you're running out of Vram I'd keep what you have.

Your current CPU is bilge, stick that in the bin and get like you said a 3770K/4770K or If your feeling really sexy a 3930/60K / 4930/60K although in my opinion X79 is on it's last legs.

What resolution are you playing at?

i7 is pointless but if you can afford to get Radeon HD 7990 6GB fastest dual gpu on the market, go for it

Well, afford is a stretch. I have about £500 saved. I have seen those drop in price a bit.... probably not the best option out of the possibilities I was looking at.

Consensus seems to be to wait. I guess I can do that for a few more months and then maybe have more saved and larger price drops on the GPU.

On a side note, waiting means I will be able to see just how much the new games push the GPUs.

Lol, How is it pointless?

Have you not played any recent games?

i5 is far more than enough for today gaming.

But if you want a gaming PC that will last you for the entire PS4/XBone era, an i7 will definitely be worth it long term.

Only diff between i5 and i7 is hyperthreading.

I don't think this is a useful upgrade other than the base stats, clock speeds, etc.

I find it even less useful with a Nvidia card that can do PhysX on the card rather than pushing it to the CPU.

My 2 cent

Split the money get a i5 3570k and a 7970.