Looking for Advice on Upgrading Prebuilt Computer

nicdcab

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I purchased this computer last year since I lacked the confidence at the time to attempt a PC build on my own.

HP Pavilion HPE h8-1234

I regret that I didn't do more research on what I was throwing my cash at, but at this point I'm simply hoping to build on what I have.

The HP has a pretty underwhelming graphics card which is the first thing I'll be replacing. Along with that, the 300W PSU will be going as well. Finally, I think I might be needing a new case, since I'm trying to squeeze a pretty large graphics card into a mid-size ATX. This is what I'm thinking:

Graphics card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870

PSU: CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 600W

I'm unsure what to do about the case. Currently looking at this one:
COOLER MASTER HAF 932

I'm not trying to spend a ton of money but I do want a system capable of running Skyrim, FFXIV, Tomb Raider, etc.. at fairly high settings. Thanks for any advice you can give me, (particularly on the case issue) I really appreciate it!
 
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Yes I Think that graphics card your thinking of is perfect for skyrim mines a HD7700 it plays skyrim on max 1920x1080 about 30-60fps that could probably get about 50-80fps maxed out on 1920x1080 and the PSU!

LukeyLol24

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Yes I Think that graphics card your thinking of is perfect for skyrim mines a HD7700 it plays skyrim on max 1920x1080 about 30-60fps that could probably get about 50-80fps maxed out on 1920x1080 and the PSU!
 
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