Time to replace CPU?

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I'm currently running an i5-7500 CPU @ 3.40GHz CPU with a 1660Ti.

I'm thinking of replacing the GPU with maybe a 4060 or a 7700XT - something around that level.

But I'm wondering about the CPU - I've had it a *long* time (long enough ago that Overclockers have forgotten the order history), and it's probably getting a bit long in the tooth. Thing is - to replace the CPU I'd also have to replace the motherboard and.... <sigh>

So... is it worth it? Or would replacing the GPU suffice? I use a 27" monitor at 1900x1200.
 
The 7700xt may well be overkill tbh (especially at 1920x1200) - I only started looking this evening. My son wanted me to play Sea of Thieves with him (him on the Xbox, me on PC) and the 1660Ti wasn't having it! Other than that.... BG3 made it struggle a bit.

OK, so... spec suggestions?
I don't need a case, or monitor, or storage, don't particularly need on-board wifi (I use ethernet), I could probably re-use the cooler (assuming it's compatible).

Lets set an upper limit of.... £800-1000.
 
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