Upgrading graphics card for gaming

[ParisSkyez]

Hello I’ve just recently upgraded my desktop from windows 7 pro to windows 10 pro, since windows 7 pro is end of support, I’ve been wanting to upgrade my desktop into kinda like gaming rig only to play some games on Xbox, for the graphics card is NVIDIA GTX 760 a good idea? Along w/ PSU Corsair CX500? Do I need upgrade the cpu or anything else? Also how can I install it? Sorry if I’m asking so much..

[old_geekster]

@ParisSkyez , welcome to the forum.

You are not asking so much.  If you have questions, they need to be answered.

The first upgrade that I would recommend is the processor to an i7-4770K.  It is a Quad-Core and your current processor is a Dual-Core.  The "K" version can be overclocked using "Intel Extreme Tuning Utility" (XTU).  This can add extra performance without additional cost.  You have to be extremely CAUTIOUS when overclocking, however.  Increasing the speed of the processor increases the heat.  HEAT is your enemy.  If you are careful there is a lot of benefits.  Just know, once you begin overclocking, it becomes addictive! 😉

As for the video card, here is a card that I would recommend.  It will fit into your case very nicely and will work with your current power supply unit (PSU).  It will give you considerable performance increase.  Read the Reviews to see what users have to say about it.  You will be able to find numerous videos online to help you install the processor and video card.

One other upgrade that I would recommend is a SSD.  Here are the SSD's recommended by Crucial Memory.  I will never have another computer without a SSD boot drive.

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