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Updating some components

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makunouchi

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I'm looking to hopefully upgrade my computer to be able to play some newer games. I'm hoping I can get by with just updating my graphics card?
Here is basically what I'm using right now. PC Hound - Build a PC in Seconds

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Mostly gaming and web browsing. Hoping to play BF1. It does not have to be the highest settings.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I'm flexible but the lower the better. I was thinking of a 1060 3 or 6 gig card?
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.

USA, MN
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
Just graphics card? More RAM maybe? Will a newer graphics card be compatible with my current set up? I may need a new PSU soon. Mine is from 2007 and I have been having sporadic issues (rarely) (won't boot).
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Here are my parts: PC Hound - Build a PC in Seconds
6) Will you be overclocking?
I am not currently, but could OC my CPU
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
1920x1080
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Hopefully soon, but I could wait.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
No preference.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes 64 bit
 
I upgraded a computer for the young son of a friend.

He called it a "gaming computer" but it really wasn't for recent titles..... it was an OEM machine, AMD A-10 CPU and some old Radeon 1GB GPU integrated on the mobo.
I installed a Zotac mini GTX 1060 6GB for $250 (should be a bit less now) and he wanted a new PSU too (Corsair CX500).

He was really happy with it when I dropped it off to him. Fallout 4 is fast now on Ultra compared to a slideshow on low settings before.

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