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got my first PC back in june on a budget but for christmas my family will help and ill throw in a few dollars for some upgrades. Now, a graphics card is a must have so that can be the start. I don't know how to tell if a specific part will fit or not so ill add everything I can to help you guys out. Thanks for the help inadvance by the way, hoping to go anywhere up to $400's-$500's in total.
Heres my current specs, nothing fancy or anything.
Im mainly looking to add a Graphics card but I have no clue what im doing in all honesty.

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Operating System
Windows 8.1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 4440 @ 3.10GHz
Haswell 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
Gateway Gateway DX4885 (LGA1150)
Graphics
DELL S2340M (1920x1080@60Hz)
Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Acer Incorporated [ALI])
Storage
931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162 (SATA)
Optical Drive
MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW830

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Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($124.99 @ Jet)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($249.99 @ Jet)
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Power Supply: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $501.95

Cheaper SSD;
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Get the white version of the case if you want, instead of the black.
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Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($124.99 @ Jet)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($249.99 @ Jet)
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Total: $501.95

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Get the white version of the case if you want, instead of the black.


If I already have a mid tower case do I still need to substitute for this one? Like, can I still fit the parts in the case I already own or would I need a new one?
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You should not re-use a case from a pre-built PC since it's going to be terribly low quality and cause issues with some components. If you've got a different case, you should have told us that so we could suggest something compatible. I'd probably still recommend upgrading case if you have something low end, and/or poor quality.
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13 wrote You should not re-use a case from a pre-built PC since it's going to be terribly low quality and cause issues with some components. If you've got a different case, you should have told us that so we could suggest something compatible. I'd probably still recommend upgrading case if you have something low end, and/or poor quality.

Yeah it is a pre-built desktop case.
Heres a picture with link.
Also, with upgrades and such will it be possible to run more of the upper-scale games with what quality, etc? just curious.
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With a discrete GPU, you'll actually be able to play games fine. Your CPU and RAM are fine, so a GTX 1060 would be a nice match. Case and PSU are trash so getting those replaced is a good idea. Actually, the PSU upgrade is necessary. Case upgrade isn;t necessary but it's definitely a smart move. You've already got an HDD in there, so add the SSD for your OS and favourite games/applications.
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