Want to Upgrade graphics card But dont know what I uppgrade to.

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Want to uppgrade graphics card not to expensive coud go around 600Dollars at max.

Specs RN.
Motherboard: B85M-E45 MSI
OS Name: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Version: 10.0.15063 Build 15063
System Model: MS-7817
System Type: x64-based PC
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3400 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
SMBIOS Version 2.8
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.00 GB

Dont know That mutch about Computars so Explain like im 10 :D Or atleast dont use really hard Words.


One thing that i dont know about is if my cpu is to bad ... on and on so please if you have the time Help me there a well.

Need more Information i can comment back dont know what is needed.
 
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That heavily depend on games you play. For some games, esp. older ones, your CPU would be still enough when coupled with that GPU. For other games, it may be not enough. Yes, it does not hurt at all to buy a GPU first and see how it plays with your current setup. Then, if you find performance is not to your liking, you can swap CPU as next step, without need to change GPU.
If you decide to swap CPU, you should look for i7-4790 or i5-4690. Those are best CPUs that your motherboard can use (well, aside from their unlocked versions i7-4790k, i5-4690k - but you could not overclock them on this motherboard).
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/r8W9TW,BRjG3C/
However, if you decide to swap CPU too, I would suggest changing PSU as well...
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Looking at your CPU, I would say Gtx 1060 6Gb version is best card you could use - anything more powerful will be limited by your CPU. However, there few more things to find out, before choosing card:
- what your power supply is - does it heave enough power and required connectors for graphic card
- what your case is - does it have enough space for new card
 
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what are you going to do with this rig? gaming? if you want a gpu strong enough to be in range of 600dollars, you should go with a new CPU(processor) as well. go for a I5 processor and a GTX 1060 4gb... i believe that would be the best option for you.

if you dont want to replace your mobo, make sure that the I5 its the same socket(LGA 1150) as your I3...if its a new socket 1151, youre gonna need to upgrade your mobo as well
 
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Dont worry about my case im gonna have my brothes Emorus case that has had bigger gpus in it but the powersuply is a i think (rs-500-acab-m3) Only thing i found but its 500wats) cant find the required connectors Or dosent know what to look for. Hope it helpt.
 
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Yeah i couldnt find GTX 1060 4gb OnlyGTX 1060 3gb dont know if you typed wrong but that looks good only thing is as a I5 i dont know what to look for so help me on tat to or i could just spend some time rechershing Thanks tho!
 
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Ok, so your PSU is Cooler Master Thunder 500 W. Not exactly greatest thing around, but should be able to power gtx 1060. However it has only one PCIe connector, so you are limited only to cards that require just one.
So for example, this one:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $269.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-16 13:11 EDT-0400
 
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Aslo The other Guy said the My Cpu would be botelnecking if i get a tood ood Gup will that happen here or soulf i uppgrade bothe bot get lower quality? Or sould i get that GTX 1060 6GB and uppgrade My CPU later on? Cuz if that is the case i could do that and dont have to uppgrade bothe later on Right? Just dont wanna Make a deal that i will regret. But thanks Really! But as you said before it wouldent But REALLY wanna make sure:D
 
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That heavily depend on games you play. For some games, esp. older ones, your CPU would be still enough when coupled with that GPU. For other games, it may be not enough. Yes, it does not hurt at all to buy a GPU first and see how it plays with your current setup. Then, if you find performance is not to your liking, you can swap CPU as next step, without need to change GPU.
If you decide to swap CPU, you should look for i7-4790 or i5-4690. Those are best CPUs that your motherboard can use (well, aside from their unlocked versions i7-4790k, i5-4690k - but you could not overclock them on this motherboard).
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/r8W9TW,BRjG3C/
However, if you decide to swap CPU too, I would suggest changing PSU as well to something more reliable.
This would be cheap but solid option:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $25.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-16 13:43 EDT-0400

And this one will outlive your current setup and next one too :)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.89 @ Newegg)
Total: $67.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-16 13:45 EDT-0400
 
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yea i typed wrong, sorry buddy.
 
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Loving it Dude! 100% Thanks For the help! Btw One game that rly made me wanna upgrade is PUBG But over all wanna have a better one.
 
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