Need recommendations: New graphics card for Hewlett Packard HPE-400y

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Hi! I'm in need of a new graphics card, but I don't know which one is best for my computer. My Hi! I'm in need of a new graphics card, but I don't know which one is best for my computer. My computer is a Hewlett Packard HPE-400y. Here are the specs: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02481314&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en

My computers has all the original parts except the PSU and HDD. I recently changed the PSU to a Corsair CX430. The current hard drive is a WD Caviar Black 2TB.

I use my computer for Guild Wars 2, Maya (models and animation), Zbrush, Corel Painter, and Photoshop.

My current graphics card (Radeon HD 5450) has issues playing Guild Wars 2. The FPS is 30 or lower if I try to play the game with medium or high settings. The FPS also drops when I'm playing the group PVP event known as World Vs World. I often have to have the graphics on the lowest setting in order to get 30 -45 FPS. I definately need a new graphics card.



You can find the Guild Wars 2 requirements here: http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Running_the_game

Maya 2015 requirements: http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/maya/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Maya-2015.html

Photoshop requirements: http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html

Zbrush requirements: http://pixologic.com/zbrush/system/

Corel Painter requirements (When you get to the page, click on system requirements):
http://www.painterartist.com/us/product/paint-program/?&storeKey=us&mapcounter=1&pid=prod5090087


Any and all help is appreciated! Thank you in advance for your advice and help!