Custom build upgrade

dmullet7788

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This is my current build that I made back in 2012. It was my first build but surprisingly I haven't had a single issue with it. Currently on Wow, i'm running on fair/good graphics well, around 60 fps. At worst, after my upgrade I would like to run high settings flawlessly, in battle and in cities. Running on ultra in wow and other games would be amazing if it's within my price range ($300ish). But my question is, can I just throw in a new graphics card or am I going to need to upgrade mobo, ram, or processor as well to accommodate it? I've lost a lot of knowledge of building since I put it together and couldn't locate anything specific in my build since it's basically a Frankenstein. I haven't tinkered with any overlooking because it makes me nervous but if that could get me to my goal without a whole lot of risk, I would be willing to research and try that. Any help would be greatly appreciated. And I really hope this is the right forum for this, I'm new around here.

Signed,

A building nub 

Graphics: 300VGA XFX HD-679X-ZDFC HD6790 1GB R

Mobo: MB MSI 870A-G54 AM3 R

Op system: MS WIN 7 HOME SP1 64BIT 1PK - OEM -

CPU: AMD PH II X4 965 3.4G AM3 RT

Memory: 4Gx2 GSKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRLHDD

Hard drive: 1.5T ST ST1500DL003 5.9K % - OEM

Cooling: 5 x 120mm fans

 
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