Graphics upgrade for Lenovo Erazer x315

[t23jtown]

Two-ish years back I bought a Lenovo Erazer x315 on doorbuster and I'm wondering if I can upgrade it to run stuff like PUBG at somewhat normal non-laggy fps.

CPU: AMD A8-7600
Motherboard: AMD A78
GPU: MSI Radeon R9 255
RAM: 8GB DDR3, 1600MHz
PSU: Liteon PS-4281 280W

I'd like to go with something like a GTX 1060. I'm more than willing to upgrade RAM and PSU if needed. I'm trying to see if I can upgrade this to run PUBG well, or if I'm better off buying/building something new

 

[AnonymousAndy]

The 1060 is a great choice it would work great, although you'd need a new PSU if you went that route which would set you back an extra $50 for a cheap option.
If you don't want to also upgrade the PSU, the 1050ti would also be a sizable improvement, but not the best for PUBG.

Upgrading the GPU in that system is fine, as if you ever do decide to build or buy an entirely new system, the GPU can easily be transferred to the new system.

 

[t23jtown]

Would either card be compatible with my CPU? I literally know next to nothing about this sort of thing.

 

[AnonymousAndy]

Would either card be compatible with my CPU? I literally know next to nothing about this sort of thing.

Yes the components will be fine together, installing a new GPU is for the most part plug and play. The PSU is a bit more tricky, but watching a short guide on youtube would be more than sufficient. All you'll need is a screwdriver.

Take a gander and see if it's something you'd be willing to try.
GPU guide; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyDxrTHDjXQ

PSU guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5ycGdt6K7Q

And as your case is not exactly huge, you'll be limited on which cards you purchase. I don't know the exact length of GPU your case can support, but you can find this out by measuring yourself. From the few pictures I found online, it looks like most dual fan cards would be a tight fit if they did fit. Don't worry though, they make plenty of single fan options for smaller cases.