need help with find some upgrades for my PC

excessiveoutdoors

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Hey Everyone.

I'm looking to get my PC upgraded a bit to play games like DayZ my computer currently wont run it. anyways. Im looking for a budget setup to play it comfortably. I dont need best settings. just close enough to play it effectively. and I am not computer savvy. heres my computer specs.

Gateway; DX4870-UB2C


Processor type Intel Core i5 - 3330
Processor speed 3000.0 MHz
Number of Cores 4.0
Graphics Type Integrated
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel HD 2500
Storage
Drive 1 size 1000.0 GB
Drive 1 type Hard Disk Drive
Drive 1 speed 7200.0 RPM
Memory size 8.0 MB
Memory type DDR3
Memory speed 1600.0 MHz

has a 300 W PSU so I know that to get a graphics card I need to upgrade the PSU right?

my question is what can I get for a PSU that will work in this computer. and I was thinking something along the lines of a AMD 7770 will this be good enough?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
 
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EVGA 100-W1-500-KR 500W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438016

Radeon HD 7770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127687&Tpk=N82E16814127687

Windows 8 has some security issues running graphics cards.

In BIOS with Secure Boot highlighted, press Enter and then the down arrow to select Disabled.
Use the right arrow key to select Boot Options.
With Launch CSM (Compatibility Support Module) highlighted, press Enter and use the down arrow to select Always.
 

excessiveoutdoors

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excessiveoutdoors

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thank you very much. hopefully I will be able to figure it out! lol
 




Yea, I definitely recommend it. Both parts are of high quality. Don't go with the EVGA PSU that Calvin7 suggested. It's only 80+ certified, and XFX is made by Seasonic, which is arguably the best brand of power supplies.

That Gigabyte 280 should be able to get you ultra settings on at least half of the games you will might be playing.
 
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Awesome. thanks for the help guys!