Will my system handle these GPUs?

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Currently im looking to upgrade my gpu, but to be sure il ask you guys here first.

My specs are:

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 3ghz non OC Max 95W
GPU:GTX 650 1GB EVGA 64W
RAM:8GB 1600Mhz something like it
1GB HDD
4 USB
500W uncertified PSU Im not home and cant check the pins/connectors atm

I am looking to upgrade to a GTX 760 2GB OC, or GTX 660 TI 2GB, I play on a 1376x768 resolution.

Currently i average 43 FPS on Battlefield 4 @ Medium settings and I want to get atleast 60 FPS on medium, And if possible on high.
I mainly play CSGO, BF4, DOTA2,

My question is which GPU will fullfill my needs to be able to get 60FPS on medium or even high @ BF4, and if i will have to upgrade my current PSU or not.
 
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I have to disagree on the PSU being fine. If its an unknown or a Cheap OEM, its best to replace it. It probably won't even output 500w. Or if it does, it doesn't provide enough power. You could throw a new graphics card in there, and the whole system might get taken down.

If you want to stick around the budget of the gtx 760, get a r9 270 with 1280 stream processors and a quality PSU from Antec/Seasonic/XFX/(and I can't think right now so go with a Tier 1, 2a, 2b here's a link: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html)
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Maybe it will, but currently my GPU holds me back a little, thats how i feel like it is.
Even if it might be a bottleneck i will still gain a few more FPS which will make everything more smooth.
 
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I have to disagree on the PSU being fine. If its an unknown or a Cheap OEM, its best to replace it. It probably won't even output 500w. Or if it does, it doesn't provide enough power. You could throw a new graphics card in there, and the whole system might get taken down.

If you want to stick around the budget of the gtx 760, get a r9 270 with 1280 stream processors and a quality PSU from Antec/Seasonic/XFX/(and I can't think right now so go with a Tier 1, 2a, 2b here's a link: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html)
 
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Not sure about CSGO but BF4 and DOTA2 are both heavily dependant on the CPU for good performance and the GTX650 is a more than decent card at such a low res.
Try this:
Turn the settings in each game to low and run a test using FRAPS or the built in benchmark to log the frame rate.
Do it again on the medium preset.
No or little change between low and medium indicates a CPU bottleneck and adding a stronger GPU will not improve performance.
 
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