Want to upgrade graphics card, what do I need to buy?

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Melron99

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My computer: HP Pavilion HPE h8-1020 Desktop PC
Model: h8-1020
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600S CPU @ 2.80GHz
RAM: 8.00 GB
System Type: 64-bit
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6570
Power Supplies: 300W
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02839589&tmp_track_link=ot_faqs/top_issues/en_us/c02839589/loc:2&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=5097947

Hi all. This is my computer and I want to upgrade the graphics card that I have to something that can run say Battlefield 4 on ultra at 50-70fps. The problem is that I do not know much about computers and needed some suggestions as to what I will need and what can be used in my specific type of computer. For example will I need a new power supply and a new cooling system as well? If someone can link me some cards/ps/cooling that would be great. I can spend $300-$600 fyi. Thanks.
 
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to run battlefield on ultra at that level your absolutly going to need a new power supply, i would recomend a 650W psu.
a good one is the corsair RM 650W, and a good GPU would be the GTX 770 which can run BF4 just fine. also GPU cooling relies entering on your case cooling so what case do you have and what fans and what config are they in?
 
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Hi - The good news is: The PSU is std ATX size - easy to upgrade, and your mobo has a
pciex16 slot.

I'll look for a couple scenarios.

However, you need to do one thing;
remove side panel and measure from the rear panel along the pciex16 (video card) slot to
the 1st obstruction, probably a hdd or the hdd drive cage. I don't want to suggest a card that won't
fit.

GPU: You need 10.25" clearance for this
http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/superbiiz/msi-video-card-n770tf2gd5oc

PSU:
http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/rosewill-power-supply-arcm550

Total a little less than $400.
 
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gpu..gtx 770 ......u will get more fps than u mentioned with it ....
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-SuperClocked-Graphics-02G-P4-2774-KR/dp/B00CZIQXBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405894974&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+770
psu...XFX PRO650W Core Edition 80+ Bronze...
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-PRO650W-Edition-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0045L5LGI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405895047&sr=8-1&keywords=xfx+650w
cooler...coolermaster hyper 212 evo....
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405895098&sr=8-1&keywords=coolermaster+hyper+212+evo

total u will spend around 450$ but check that your case is big enough for a gpu and a aftermarket cooler first ......
the card will be 10.5 inches in length............
the psu will be 6.2 inches in height...........

if they doesn't fit then change your case....i think u must change that case to a more spacious one with 3 or 4 fans for cooling .....my suggestion for case would be nzxt phantom 410...has 3 fans and comes with a mini fan controller...
case....
http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Phantom-Tower-Gaming-Case/dp/B006I2H084/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405895438&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=nzxt+phantopm+410
 
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