Compatible Graphics Card for Optiplex 755 for use of Gaming? - $300 Budget

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doomen

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Next Week.
BUDGET RANGE: $300 before rebates

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming: Civilization V, Runescape NXT, Darkest Dungeon

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY:
Integrated Graphics
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Power Supply:
Model No. N305P-06
Input 100-120V 9.0A 50-60Hz
Output +5V 22.0A -12V 1.0A
305W Max
Max Combined Power On 265W

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
Motherboard:
pcie x16 75w
cn-0gm819-13740-867010A
Foxconn LS 36 REV A01

8GB RAM
1TB Hard Drive
Windows 10 64 Bit
Optiplex 755 PC Case


PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Any U.S seller

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I care about being able to run Civ 5 and RuneScape's NXT Client. I plan on upgrading just the graphics card for this PC. I would also like to have an HDMI port if possible on the graphics card (I'm using VGA currently) I don't know what key words to type into google/newegg/pcpartpicker to find a compatible part just for this machine. I would greatly appreciate any help, thanks.

Edit: This is the PC I bought that I'm trying to describe: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231956876690?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
 
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SammChisnall


You're current PSU is a 305w, i'd say get something like a 400-450w just to be safe, You can pickup a decent EVGA 430w for around $50-60. If you dont have the cash for a new PSU at...
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doomen

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Can you tell by the info I've given for the PSU if it's 350 Watts, or just 305 Watts? I've been told that it is 350w. I looked at the GTX 1060 and it seems like it's has too much Power. I don't plan on upgrading this PC except for the GPU since I can easily put it in there... Also I need more funds and time to learn about building a PC before I make a build from scratch.
 
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You're current PSU is a 305w, i'd say get something like a 400-450w just to be safe, You can pickup a decent EVGA 430w for around $50-60. If you dont have the cash for a new PSU at the moment i would recommend waiting it out until you do then upgrading both at the same time. Theres no point bigging it up with your GTX 1060 without a powerful enough, reliable PSU :)
 
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I would HIGHLY recommend swapping the CPU for a Q6600 or Q9450, both of them can be found for ~$20 and will massively improve your gaming performance over the dual core. A 1060 is probably overkill for any CPU you can get on this platform to be honest, I'd look around for a used GTX 960 4GB or something in your area if you want to save some money and don't plan on moving the graphics card into a new build soon. You'll have to replace the PSU too unless you get a 750 ti or something similar. Do you need any suggestions?
 
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Even once you sort out power requirements you need to remember that the OptiPlexes are BTX cases which, due to their layout and shape, cannot support dual-slot cards. You also need to find out if your case is a mini-tower or small form-factor. if you can fit 2 CD drives it is a mini tower. If you have the small form factor you will need to get a low-profile graphics card like the MSI 750 Ti LP.
 
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