Trying to upgrade my stock pc, Please help!

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hello everyone I am looking to upgrade my current PC to run newer games like day z/Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2,titanfall in high quality but have a budget around 500-600. My Current Device is a stock HP Pavilion p6733w. Also I was wondering if would just be cheaper to buy a new system or to upgrade my computer. My specs are :

Motherboard:
N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix)
Processor: AMD Phenom II X2 511
Memory: 5 GB
Video graphics:
Integrated graphics using ATI Radeon 4200
Sound/Audio:
Integrated ALC888S-VD audio
Networking: LAN: 10-Base-T
Hard drive: 750 GB
-Interface: SATA
-Transfer rating: 3.0 Gb/sec
-Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Case :Mid-size ATX
-Height: 38.7 cm (15.23 inches)
-Width: 17.5 cm (6.89 inches)
-Length: 41.4 cm (16.29 inches)
Power Supply:
Internal 250W (100-240V)
-Form factor: internal ATX
-Total Wattage: 250W
-Nominal input voltage range:
*100-127V ~6A
*200-240V ~3A
-Dimensions: 150mm x 140mm x 86mm (5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches)
Any help would be appreciated, thank you!
*Edit*
Right now This what I am looking at for upgrades, it will cost about 556.98-748.78. How long do you think this will last? and is this my best gaming options? Also will these run on my power supply?

Proccessor: Phenom II X6 1100T
http://www.ebay.com/ctg/AMD-Phenom-II-X6-1090T-3-2-GHz-Six-Core-HDT90ZFBGRBOX-Processor-/82248288#req_7_all_qqq_qqq
196.00

Ram: HP 16GB PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 4Rx4 ECC Registered DIMM (HP PN# 593915-B21)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?

EdpNo=7030884&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&cm_mmc_o=mH4CjC7BBTkwCjCV1-

CjCE&gclid=CMnSvKmQ4bwCFaE7Ogod5xEAfg
145.99

OR


PNY MD16384KD3-1333 16GB Kit (2x8GB) PC3-10666 1333 MHz DDR3 Desktop DIMM
https://www3.pny.com/16GB-Kit-2x8GB-PC3-10666-1333MHz-DDR3-Desktop-DIMMs-P3237C368.aspx
149.99

GPU:
http://www.pc-specs.com/gpu/Nvidia/600_Series/GeForce_GTX_660/591
214.99

OR

http://www.pc-specs.com/gpu/Nvidia/600_Series/GeForce_GTX_680/576
599.00

OR

http://www.pc-specs.com/gpu/Nvidia/600_Series/GeForce_GTX_670/592
402.79

 
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Buy a new system. In addition to a faster CPU you will get SATA 3, faster memory, and likely USB 3.0. If you build a system you can keep your hard drive and DVD drive, but you should buy everything else including a case. You will not be able to transfer your COA for Win7 so to stay legal you will need to buy Windows also.

If you choose to upgrade, the x6 1100T is probably supported by your motherboard (the 1090T definitely is), just make sure you have the latest BIOS installed before you try. Your motherboard only supports 4gb of ram sticks, so you shouldn't buy 8gb sticks(4x4gb instead of 2x8gb). It will support any PCI 3.0 graphics card. You will also want to upgrade your power supply to around 500 watts depending on the...
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Well that motherboard is holding you back. It only has PCIe X16 2.0. All newer GPUs utilize PCIe X16 3.0, at least the ones you listed above. And that processor is moderate at best, you might want something a little more powerful.
If you want to play any games with high quality you are going to have to build a new rig pretty much from the ground up, new everything starting with a motherboard.
 
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Buy a new system. In addition to a faster CPU you will get SATA 3, faster memory, and likely USB 3.0. If you build a system you can keep your hard drive and DVD drive, but you should buy everything else including a case. You will not be able to transfer your COA for Win7 so to stay legal you will need to buy Windows also.

If you choose to upgrade, the x6 1100T is probably supported by your motherboard (the 1090T definitely is), just make sure you have the latest BIOS installed before you try. Your motherboard only supports 4gb of ram sticks, so you shouldn't buy 8gb sticks(4x4gb instead of 2x8gb). It will support any PCI 3.0 graphics card. You will also want to upgrade your power supply to around 500 watts depending on the graphics card that you buy - you can search here on Tom's for a list that ranks power supplies.

Keep in mind that you can buy the FX 8350 for $180USD on sale and $200 regularly or the FX 6300 for $120 compared to the $190 for the 1100T. You can get a new AMD motherboard for around $100 and 8 gb of ram (all you need for gaming) for around $80. You can get a decent case for around $40, power supply for around $80. It may be worth your while to wait and save your money for a new system. If you buy everything on sale over a few months until you have everything you need you can easily save yourself $100. I check Techbargains.com daily even if I don't need anything right away.

I hope I was helpful - good luck with your decision.
 
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