What's good GPU upgrade based on my current hardware?

RootOfTheMountain

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Hoping to get some opinions/recommendations based on my current hardware setup. I've done some research, but I would like to get some feedback on my specific hardware components, and whether anything else should be upgraded.

Currently I have a Radeon HD 7770 GPU (SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card) and I'm looking to upgrade. As far as price goes, I wouldn't want to go over $500. That being said, I'd also like to take advantage of my current set up as much as I can. I'm also not a stickler for graphics (I don't need the best of the best), just want the latest games (i.e. Gears of War 4 or Doom) to run smoothly and look decent.

Here's the other pertinent hardware info (currently running Windows 7):

Motherboard ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 AM3+ AMD 990FX + SB950 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

CPU http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286

Memory 16 GB (2x8) DDR3 (Model F3-1600C11D-16GNT)

Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817154026

Thanks in advance for constructive replies!
 

Solidsnake293

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If I were you I would upgrade to an MSI geforce GTX 1060. It has 6GB of VRAM so should last you quite a well and it can runs games at 1080p 60 fps without breaking a sweat for only 290 dollars on Newegg. That card will run the games you requested and last you for years and years to come!
 

SeymourButtts

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Do you want to run SLI? if not the 1060 will be the best bang for your buck performance gains.
I would go for the cheapest 1060 and save my money to upgrade to an i7 I used to run an AM3+ cpu and trust me the i7 will be the biggest gains you can get.