What kind of graphics card can i upgrade too?

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When you upgrade your GPU, you might need to upgrade your power supply too. So here is my suggestion:

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127722&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

I don't know your exact budget so I'm just suggesting a simple upgrade.

I also wanted to suggest an aftermarket cooler for you to overclock your CPU. However, the motherboard specs was not included. I will be needing the motherboard info as some motherboards are good for overclocking and some are not.
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The only thing holding you back in this system is that 400W power supply. In most scenarios, you'll be okay with 400W, but anything towards the high-end will be a bit worrying. What is your graphics card budget? Did you have a particular card in mind?
 
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When you upgrade your GPU, you might need to upgrade your power supply too. So here is my suggestion:

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127722&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

I don't know your exact budget so I'm just suggesting a simple upgrade.

I also wanted to suggest an aftermarket cooler for you to overclock your CPU. However, the motherboard specs was not included. I will be needing the motherboard info as some motherboards are good for overclocking and some are not.
 
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Around 500 dollars is my budget and I am kinda new to modifing my computer so i have no clue what kind of graphics card I would even go with
 
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$500 just for upgrades? I would recommend getting a new power supply as well, like the one james77 recommended, or this one with modular cables for easier cable management:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050&Tpk=CX500M

As for the card itself, if you're willing to wait a few months, you could pick up an R9 290 with an aftermarket cooler for just over $400. That card is a fantastic value for the money, and will run pretty much everything completely maxed for quite a while. But if you don't want to spend quite as much, take a look at the 7950, which is an amazing value as well, and that's something you can get right now with aftermarket cooling.
 
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I'll post those when I get home today, thanks for the input.

 
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I was thinking before I posted this that I would just get some stuff to tide me over till I get a new computer, but now I see I can upgrade this for a while and still run really well. (and a new computer would be a whole lot for expensive than just upgrading the one I have right now.)
 
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You could definitely carry the parts you get for this upgrade into your next computer, which I would recommend you to build it for yourself. It's a lot of fun, that's why I'm here all the time. Maybe a bit too much fun...
 
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I was going to take the easy way out with buying one online. Now I can see its alot cheaper to build my own, so it looks like I am going to be asking alot more questions in the future. :)

These are the specs of that cpu I was going to buy. (very expensive...)
http://pastebin.com/UyykNDAS
 
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