Upgrading an old PC,question from a newbie. Core 2 Quad,GTX 760

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Hello guys.I currently have an old PC,the specs are:
P41-ES3G (Socket 775) Gigabyte
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 @ 2.80GHz
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
4 GB DDR2 Ram

So my question,since my motherboard can support a max of Core 2 quad,i'm gonna get Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz plus a friend of mine has a GTX 760 Windforce 2GB graphic card that he doesn't use so he's gonna give it to me.I was wondering what do you guys think,how will the performance be with these 2 new parts? Will there be a HUGE bottleneck with the core 2 quad and the GTX 760? How much will the performance improve comparing to my old cpu and graphic card? Will i be able to play games like GTA V without a problem? I don't have income because i'm unemployed at the moment and i can't buy new PC anytime soon.So i was wondering if this will be fine for now?
One last favor if i may ask,can anyone check if there will be any problems with my motherboard and does it support the core 2 quad and the GTX? I have no idea what i'm doing tbh since i'm a noob.
Thanks a lot!
 
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It should be a big boost. You'll double the cores and add a lot of L2 cache. The GPU will be a massive difference. 4x the ram and much newer. The CPU will still be holding you back a lot. But you should be able to play most games at 1080 with mid settings. If this is within your means and not cost a ton it's a good idea.
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It should be a big boost. You'll double the cores and add a lot of L2 cache. The GPU will be a massive difference. 4x the ram and much newer. The CPU will still be holding you back a lot. But you should be able to play most games at 1080 with mid settings. If this is within your means and not cost a ton it's a good idea.
 
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Thanks for the answer! Btw what kind of power supply should i get? How much W? Mine is like 400 W atm which is not enough.Does the power supply have to be compatible with the motherboard or?

 
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The 760 does need dual 6pin plugs if my memory serves. Some models might even need an 8pin plug. I'm powering a R9 280 which needs an 8pin and a 6pin plug with a 450W. Wattage isn't a measure of quality or ability. I'm powering my system with a 450W, I can link you a 1050W I wouldn't allow in my house let alone my case. A good 450-550W unit should do you fine.
 
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