Question Upgrading my PC from 2014 - Advice needed!

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($405.31 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-1600 CL9 Memory ($79.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($198.89 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3 GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($202.94 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($108.78 @ Other World Computing)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" 1920x1080 Monitor ($129.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1293.89
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Hello!
I would like to upgrade my computer a bit but don't know where to start. I built this computer on my own back in February 2014 with some PC building guides on Youtube. I am wondering if I should buy a completely new build or upgrade this... I'll probably end up upgrading this computer a bit and then later buy a new one. My budget for upgrading is under 400 euros.
 
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depending on your usage, you could update the graphics card for a quick improvement to gaming,otherwise you'll need to upgrade your cpu, motherboard and ram all together, with 400 euro budget it will be tight for all 4 items, but doable with the cpu/mb/ram
 
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Something like this from intel

PCPartPicker Part List: https://ie.pcpartpicker.com/list/QfrQtp

CPU: Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor (€180.41 @ Custompc)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B460M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard (€98.76 @ Custompc)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory (€80.04 @ Custompc)
Total: €359.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-10-28 13:43 GMT+0000
 
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or AMD
PCPartPicker Part List: https://ie.pcpartpicker.com/list/nfgqD2

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor (€170.38 @ Custompc)
Motherboard: ASRock B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard (€95.57 @ Custompc)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory (€80.04 @ Custompc)
Total: €345.99
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Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-10-28 13:47 GMT+0000
 
From my point of view, I would wait, save up and get a new graphics card and CPU/MOBO/RAM altogether.

You'lll be able to still play stuff in the time it takes to save for a full rebuild. Then the sytem you have will be more balanced eventually. I'd also suggest replacing the H100i with a new cpu cooler as it might be approaching the end of its working life.

You can keep all the other parts of your system if they are still working fine. Upgrade them as and when you need. Personally I like to replace my power supplies when they get towards end of warranty, but I'm guessing that Seasonic you have has a 10 year warranty? So its probably just fine.

If you absolutely must do something now get a GPU with the money and youll see an improvement at least. I wouldnt suggest updating your platform and sticking with the GTX 780, I highly doubt there would be much difference in most games.
 

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