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My computer - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GSHCW4K/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

Id like to get a better gpu thats the only thing thats lackluster about my computer , according to this review its seems like lenovo uses proprietary componets thats cant be swapped ??
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http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16883798805

I know nothing about building a pc but i can and want to learn. I bought this with no intention of gaming but once i felt how smappy this thing was and downloaded mw2 from steam and started playing now i want to play nore demanding games that i cant cause my graphics cards is subpar... Any suggestions ???

ANOTHER alternative would be to return this computer and buy something with a better gpu ???

 
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If you really want an i7, you can get out the door for under $1100 easy. Probably the best pure gaming config (at this budget) would be an i5 and a GTX 1070. But based upon what you said about not really being too much of a gamer at this point I think a GTX 970 is plenty sufficient for your purposes and a good value right now. The RX 480 is an option too, but being such a new offering I hesitate to recommend it just yet until we can get more real-world reviews.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-D3HP ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory:...
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If returning it is an option as you say it is, the best way for you to get a gaming computer would be to build your own. It's not terribly difficult.

If you want to stick with this computer and upgrade the GPU, your power supply is going to be the biggest limiting factor. You could *probably* use a 750Ti with it at best (which is pretty good for most people). If you want a better one you'll definitely need a better power supply. But just in case, please open her up and take a picture of the sticker on the side of the power supply for us. We also will likely need basic measurements of the inside of the case to be 100% sure the GPU will fit (it probably will).
 
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I honestly want to build my own more pride that way.... Im gonna factory restore and return tonight and will browse the web and the infamous youtube on how to build a pc.....something tells me it wont end well lol!!!!!
 
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Jake212197

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Well id like to stick with my i7 6700 that things a beast !! But dang is it expensive i dont know how im gonna be able to build one for $1100 or under and i mean tax shipping and all under $1100
 
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If you really want an i7, you can get out the door for under $1100 easy. Probably the best pure gaming config (at this budget) would be an i5 and a GTX 1070. But based upon what you said about not really being too much of a gamer at this point I think a GTX 970 is plenty sufficient for your purposes and a good value right now. The RX 480 is an option too, but being such a new offering I hesitate to recommend it just yet until we can get more real-world reviews.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-D3HP ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($299.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1083.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-01 12:01 EDT-0400

Also, as a first build I chose some components that may be a bit more expensive than others, but they are reliable. I have always had good experiences with Gigabyte boards and MSI GPUs. I consider this a "low headache" build.
 
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Man oh man!!!! You didnt have to do all that. Thank you so much. Would I be dumb to assume it can handle all recent games in high to ultra settings with a playable frame rate ?
 
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Ha! That's why I'm on this forum, to help with builds.

It depends if you're playing at 1080p, 2k, or 4k. But at 1080p yeah it will do games at max settings from 30 FPS and up, most closer to 60 FPS.

If you wanted to pursue >60 FPS at 1080p maximum settings you would want to go the GTX 1070 route.

One other note, the build does not include an optical drive. Not sure if you needed one or not.
 
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The rx 480 is so enticing !! Gonna wait a week or two and see whats the buzz with all the issues regarding its operating temp being higher than specified....
 
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