What can I upgrade on XPS 8300 to get better performance in gaming?

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KEVERHART

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Hello. I'm trying to see if I have any chances of salvaging my PC (Dell XPS 8300) that's now running into challenges playing some newer games I've downloaded (Playerunkown's Battlegrounds). It appears to be GPU performance based, but I'm not totally sure. Based on what I've seen out there regarding CPU (i7 2600 3.4ghz) it doesn't seem to be bottlenecking there. That said, I was curious to see if you all could possibly give me some real options on what I could do here with the 8300. I was thinking GPU and RAM upgrades, but I'll see what you all come back with. I've pasted the specs on it below. Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

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Brand Dell
Product Line Dell XPS
Model 8300
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET
CPU Intel Core i7 (2nd Gen) 2600 / 3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Type Intel H67 Express
CACHE MEMORY
Installed Size L3 cache - 8 MB
Cache Per Processor 8 MB
Type L3 cache
Per Processor Size 8 MB
Installed Size 8 MB
RAM
Memory Speed 1333 MHz
Features dual channel memory architecture
Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Installed Size 8 GB
Data Integrity Check non-ECC
MEMORY
Max Supported Size 16 GB
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Slots Qty 4
STORAGE
Type none
DISPLAY
Type none.
HARD DRIVE
Capacity 2 x 500 GB
Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Features RAID 0 - factory configured
Type HDD
Installed Qty 2
Capacity 500 GB
INPUT
Type keyboard, mouse
STORAGE CONTROLLER
Type 1 x SATA - integrated
Interface Type Serial ATA-600
Channel Qty 2
Type Serial ATA
Installed Qty 1
STORAGE CONTROLLER (2ND)
Type 1 x SATA - integrated
Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Channel Qty 2
Installed Qty 1
COMMUNICATIONS
Wireless Protocol 802.11b/g/n
HARD DRIVE (3RD)
Type none
PROCESSOR
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 1
Type Core i7
Processor Number i7-2600
Generation 2
Manufacturer Intel
Clock Speed 3.4 GHz
OPTICAL STORAGE
Drive Type Blu-ray
Type BD-ROM
CARD READER
Type 19 in 1 card reader
STORAGE REMOVABLE
Type none
Compatibility PC
SYSTEM
Type personal computer
Hard Drive Capacity 1 TB

 
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Obakasama

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I would be wary of using a GTX 1070 on a standard Dell prebuilt's PSU which doesn't meet the recommended minimum PSU requirement of 500W. (Having had a PSU in a prebuilt blow up before I'm always wary...) High quality PSUs might be able to sustain the power requirement even if its wattage is lesser; I'd be less trusting of this PSU.

Also depending on the resolution you're gaming at a GTX 1060 may be an option too.
 
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Dell powersupplies are made by DELTA and they are very good power supplies.

Dell is not ANY pre built. Dell is the best in the market.

his power is enough for the task.
 
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Computernut

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WIth your current PSU, an Nvidia GTX 1060 6gb super clocked from EVGA will be sufficient. It only requires 1 6-pin connector and will be able to play most if not all games at 1080p 60fps. The current price is $259.99. If you don't have that much money a GTX 1050 or GTX 1050ti will also be sufficient for 1080p gaming. Hope this helped.
 
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Obakasama

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I believe I mitigated my response with the 'quality PSU' line. If it is verified the PSU in the particular PC is of such quality, then that's good, though I saw no mention in the above specs. (There is the point about a brand/label/company and consistency of quality across their products, of course.) It was a general warning which one can of course ignore.
 
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KEVERHART

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Thanks for the feedback...Question for you, according to http:// the XPS takes DDR3 PC3-12800 RAM, and it's expandable to 16gigs. That said, I plan on getting 16 gigs of new ram, my question is, can I get two 8's or should I be getting 4, 4s? I was thinking that I'd get http://

Thoughts? Other options?
 
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