How can i know which GPU are compatible with my current specs?

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Can anyone help me get a list or at least some way to know which new GPU are compatible with my current specs? I wanna upgrade it but i am not sure exactly sure if i need to change my motherboard or PSU for it.

If possible, can anyone at least tell a good GPU which can run all latest game at decent resolution and high settings?

Current specs->
Processor-> Intel i3-3220 @3.30Ghz
Motherboard-> Acer H61H2 M2
PSU-> Ps 5251 7A2, Its 250 watts(Sucks, huh?).

My current GPU is GeForce210(Sucks more, huh?). I hardly can play much with that GPU so anyone wanna help me out figure out what part's i need to change and if possible some suggestions?

My budget overall is around 500$. I believe i can get a good gaming pc with some upgrades to current one with that budget.

If more info is needed, just say which one and i will get it ASAP.
 
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The i3 while good, does not hold up well in some modern games especially online.

The i5 will pair very well with a 280x to give you some nice gaming.

As far as the power supply is concerned, any quality built 600w will do.
Check this list and find one of the higher tier units within your budget.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html


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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3250 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Zeus Yellow 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $510.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-06 10:27 EST-0500

This is a upgrade which will replace your motherboard, cpu, ram, videocard and psu. It will enable you to play at high/ultra settings on about any game at 1080p.
 
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One, first you check if your motherboard has the proper slot for a new gpu.

That mobo has a PCI Express X16 slot, good to go.

2. Check if the power supply is enough for the gpu you want.

250w is too low for anything good, you are going to need to upgrade first.

3. Make sure the cpu can handle the gpu you want.





PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($185.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $453.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-06 10:44 EST-0500


 
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You paired a unlocked CPU with a locked MB. Even if they don't want to overclock and wanted to upgrade to a better I3/I5 1150 socket it just seems like such a waste. Also even if they do overlock they will need an aftermarket CPU cooler to achieve clocks high enough to be worth it.
 
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I didn't know the G3250 is unlocked, i think you mean the G3258? This cpu just fits the budget, the H97 works out of the box with it without needing to update bios. It is not meant to overclock.
 
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I would go with Maxalge solution by going with a 3rd gen I5/280X/600W PSU. It would defiently be a huge improvement over what you have now and should last the next few years.
 
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If i go with Maxalge solution, i got 2 questions.
First is that what's the difference with my current i3 and his i5? Its not compatible with the GPU or it makes gaming much more smooth?
Second is, i can't seem to get that PSU in my country. Not online at least, so any good substitute for it?
 
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Well the I5 is a quad-core and more games are utilizing multiple cores (FC4/Dying Light/AC:Unity) and will be a tremendous improvement with the R9 280X over your current system. And if you can't get that PSU can you please post the site/store you will be buying from so we can recommend the next best thing.
 
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The G3250 will perform about the same as the i3, but the build give you a new motherboard, ram, etc. with more possibilities for future upgrades. If your current motherboard and ram is a bit old (about 2 years?) I would replace that instead of buying a new cpu for it.
 
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The i3 while good, does not hold up well in some modern games especially online.

The i5 will pair very well with a 280x to give you some nice gaming.

As far as the power supply is concerned, any quality built 600w will do.
Check this list and find one of the higher tier units within your budget.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html


 
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