Questions about upgrading my pre-built pc

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First of all, here is the PC I bought about a year ago: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-ultra-desktop-amd-fx-series-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black-blue/4593000.p?skuId=4593000

It's getting really bad with framerates whenever I try to have a higher graphics setting than medium, and I want the 60fps, Ultra settings for "modern" titles (Battlefield 1, Need For Speed, R6, GTAV)

I started thinking about first upgrading to an RX 480, but I don't know what the differences are between the manufacturers, and I don't know if I have to upgrade anything else on my computer (besides the power supply, I 'think' I know that much)

Any suggestions would be welcome!
 
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You need to upgrade your PSU before you can upgrade your GPU just to be safe. A solid 550W PSU like an XFX 550W PSU would be good. Another thing to consider is the dimensions of the parts you want to put in. Always measure first just to be sure that it would fit!
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I didn't see the PSU listed in the specs, so the first thing you need to do is open the case and read the nameplate on the side of the PSU. Total wattage isn't all that helpful, so if you can find the +12V ratings, read those. Or just post a pick of the nameplate here.

Your 8GB of memory is fine for now. But the gfx card is extremely weak. That and the CPU need upgrading. If you want to just go for the gfx card now, a GTX 1060 would be ideal. A bit much for the slowish FX-4300, but that can be the next upgrade you get. However, I have a feeling the PSU that came with that system will be too small for an upgrade and will also need upgrading. Check out those specs...
 
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Here is a picture (I can't turn off the LEDs sorry)
http://i.imgur.com/Ks7f2Gx.jpg
 
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You need to upgrade your PSU before you can upgrade your GPU just to be safe. A solid 550W PSU like an XFX 550W PSU would be good. Another thing to consider is the dimensions of the parts you want to put in. Always measure first just to be sure that it would fit!
 
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Yeah, I'm afraid that PSU with its tiny 22 amp +12V rail is not going to allow for much of an upgrade. If you stay with that PSU, the GTX 750 Ti would be the best you could safely use. Maybe a GTX 1050/1050 Ti if you're willing to take a risk.
What's your budget for the total upgrade?
 
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