Upgrading graphics card advice (GTX 980Ti)

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furkan68k18

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Hi right now these are my specs:
MB: MS-7519
This is my motherboard:
https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/P43TC51.html
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66GHz
OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series
RAM: 8Gb
8GB (4x2GB) Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 PC2-6400 Gaming Ram (CM2X2048-6400C5C)

I am planning on building a complete new pc in a years time or so and have come across some graphics card for sale in my area and was thinking that I could buy a graphics card now, use it with my current build until I build a new pc

Here are the graphics cards:
MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB: https://www.gumtree.com/p/video-cards-sound-cards/msi-geforce-gtx-760-2gb-twin-frozr-gaming-edition/1272282827

EVGA GeForce GTX 950 SC GAMING 2GB: https://www.gumtree.com/p/video-cards-sound-cards/evga-geforce-gtx-950-sc-gaming-2gb/1272280826

XFX Radeon R7 360 2gb: https://www.gumtree.com/p/video-cards-sound-cards/xfx-radeon-r7-360-2gb-graphics-card/1276091625

MSI GTX980TI 6Gb: https://www.gumtree.com/p/video-cards-sound-cards/msi-gtx980ti-6g-gaming/1275631138

Would any of these cards be compatible with my current system? I do understand that there will be bottleneck with my cpu even if they do work, but like I said I will be hopefully building a new pc in which I could use the graphics card.

According to this site http://www.pc-specs.com/mobo/MSI/MSI_P43T-C51/1804/Compatible_GPUs my mobo supports gtx 1080 but not other like 980 or 780, maybe its just an error?

Btw I am planning on building a system with i5 or Ryzen 5, 16gb ram, and will be playing mainly csgo but also want something that can run battlefield 1 aswell with 70+ fps.
 
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That PSU has handled your PC so far. I would still replace it. Those are so low quality. They can go at any time. Damage your other components. In some extreme circumstances would be considered a fire hazard.

I can't spend your money for you of course, but I...
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What is your powersupply?

The only video card on that list that is any good is the 980ti. Also you don't want over 60fps unless your monitor has a higher refresh rate as you will get tearing. You should use MSI afterburner/riva tuner to cap your FPS.
Also with such a VERY old CPU, it will bottleneck a 980ti badly. I would wait until you can buy the PC completely.
 
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All of the cards are compatible. The 980ti might be an issue because of that crap PSU which can only handle 12amps on the 12v line (a good PSU can deliver over 50).

I think buying any of these is a BAD idea. Your PC has a much larger need for a quality PSU.
 
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Well I was just wondering if it was worth buying any of the cards, "that crap psu" can handle the current specs so no need to replace that, I guess I'll just wait and build my pc with brand new parts
 
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That PSU has handled your PC so far. I would still replace it. Those are so low quality. They can go at any time. Damage your other components. In some extreme circumstances would be considered a fire hazard.

I can't spend your money for you of course, but I strongly urge you to at least consider replacing it.
 
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