Looking to upgrade to a new computer, but im a complete newbie with PC's...is there anyone who can help?

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Giganinja99

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I think i found a computer that i would be interested in. The main problem i have is trying to figure out what Graphics card is best for it and which ones arent. The one in the computer now along with all the other specs are listed here [http://www.amazon.com/CybertronPC-Patriot-GM1293D-Desktop-Black/dp/B00D1KX2M4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1439594260&sr=8-4&keywords=gaming+computers]. I can give more information, if needed.
 
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That computer, with the A4 APU has a very weak CPU (comparatively) Here are some benchmarks which compare this chip to others.

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+A4-5300+APU

http://www.cpu-world.com/benchmarks/AMD/A4-5300.html

It will limit your expansion and future upgrades.

This shows where the integrated 7480D, built into the APU likes on the spectrum of GPUs.. (down at the bottom of class 3)

http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-7480D.89982.0.html

Even the very modest low-mid-range GPU, the GTX750ti is in the middle of class one. (about $100 to 130).

The 400W PSU in the case is likely sketchy and will limit the power of the GPU that you can add, if it has the PCI-e power it needs.

How much do you want to spend?

 
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Giganinja99

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I want to spend a maximum of $750. That may be stretching it a little bit but if there are places i can sacrifice the performance i would be more than happy to do so. Parts on Amazon with Prime are the ones i would be most interested in. The games im mostly going to be playing are, Garry's Mod, Mount and Blade: Napoleonic Wars, Rust, L4D2, Dota 2, and Call of Duty WaW + Black Ops 2.
 
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DonkeyOatie

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But you want to buy a pre-built, right?

Go to ibuypower.com and configure a four core FX system with the free Fx6300 upgrade. You can get something better that way.

Build this yourself. LEGOS for adults.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.00 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.00 @ NCIX US)
Total: $738.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-16 17:37 EDT-0400

Vastly better than any pre-built.
 
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