Upgrading my current build PC

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SageHasGame

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*Reposting in this section because it's more relevant*

I built my PC around 5 years ago and want to upgrade some of the parts. My main goal is to play games smoother than I am able to right now.
I mostly play games like H1Z1/Battlefield, which requires a good CPU but I am also looking to upgrade my graphics card.

Recommended Requirements for H1:
Processor: Intel i5 Quad Core or higher / AMD Phenom II X6 or higher
Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 560 series or higher / AMD HD 6870 or higher

Recommended Requirements for BF1:
Processor (Intel): Core i5 6600K
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB / Graphics card (Nvidia): Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB

My current setup:
Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 @ 3.30GHz
Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series (not exactly sure which one but not high end)
Motherboard (to make sure it fits): https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/B75MA-E33.html#hero-over...
RAM: 8 GB

My ultimate goal is to get smooth FPS around the 100s, preferably 140 because of my monitor. I am willing to spend AROUND $500 and the products need to be from Amazon.
 
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lunyone
You can upgrade your CPU on your existing Mobo and also upgrade to a really good buy on NCIX US for a GTX 1060 6 GB's for $175 (plus any taxes).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-3340 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.43 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $357.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-31 23:55 EDT-0400

Other options are to get a RX 480 8 GB GPU, if you prefer AMD GPU's, list below:
AMD RX 480 8 GB GPU's

I forgot to mention that this is assuming your PSU is good enough to power the new GPU...
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You can upgrade your CPU on your existing Mobo and also upgrade to a really good buy on NCIX US for a GTX 1060 6 GB's for $175 (plus any taxes).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-3340 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.43 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $357.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-31 23:55 EDT-0400

Other options are to get a RX 480 8 GB GPU, if you prefer AMD GPU's, list below:
AMD RX 480 8 GB GPU's

I forgot to mention that this is assuming your PSU is good enough to power the new GPU upgrades???

Here is the build w/a new PSU:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-3340 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.43 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $412.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-01 00:00 EDT-0400
 
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Thanks, I'll look more into this one. And I never did mention but my PSU is a 620W Antec
EDIT: by the way, is the CPU very good for gaming? I can tell the graphics card is but I'm not as familiar with CPU's and can't really find any reviews for this one.
 
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The big issue with the CPU is it is a 4 core CPU and is pretty good. It isn't the most recent incarnation 4 core CPU from Intel, but it should be just fine. It is clocked at 3.1 GHz and should be plenty for 99% of games these days :)

Your 620w Antec probably should be fine. Just make sure you have the proper PCI-e power connectors for your GPU and you should be fine.
 
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