Should I Upgrade my PC?

[alucks]

I currently have a pc that is great for general use, very fast and at a glance seems like an excellent computer. Unfortunately when it comes to gaming, it really starts to turn into a pile of crap. I can barely run games at LOWEST settings while running a mere 720p or below. I do not want to break the bank by spending over $1000 on a whole new tower but I am willing to spend a couple hundred dollars upgrading my own pc. So finally here are my main important specs:

Graphics: AMD Radeon 7570
CPU: AMD a10-5800k
RAM: 16gb
HARD DRIVE: 1TB
OS: Windows 8 🙁

So would it be beneficial to invest a bit of money into a new graphics card and if necessary a new processor? Please let me know

 

[TechyInAZ]

Just get a new GPU, your CPU is fine, but it would perform a LOT better if you overclock it to like 4.5ghz.

For a gpu, if you can spend only 200$ then get the r9 270X, but if you can go a little higher, go with a Geforce GTX 760

 

[Onus]

For $200 you should be able to find a GTX750Ti and a good PSU (if necessary; tell us what you have). This should allow mostly high settings at 720p.

 

[alucks]

Just get a new GPU, your CPU is fine, but it would perform a LOT better if you overclock it to like 4.5ghz.

For a gpu, if you can spend only 200$ then get the r9 270X, but if you can go a little higher, go with a Geforce GTX 760

Okay, how can I check to see what PSU I have so I know if my PC can even handle these GPU's?

 

[Onus]

Your PSU should have a label on the side of it, giving its ratings. It should also have an 80+ logo on it if it is certified. Does it have a little voltage switch to set the input voltage?
The GTX750Ti uses very little power, and does not even need a PCIe power cable. You'd only need to buy a new PSU to go with it if the one you have is very low quality.
A R9 270 is a stronger card, but almost certainly would need a new PSU, and the two would probably cost you closer to $250. You said "a couple hundred" which I took to mean an absolute maximum.

 

[alucks]

Your PSU should have a label on the side of it, giving its ratings. It should also have an 80+ logo on it if it is certified. Does it have a little voltage switch to set the input voltage?
The GTX750Ti uses very little power, and does not even need a PCIe power cable. You'd only need to buy a new PSU to go with it if the one you have is very low quality.
A R9 270 is a stronger card, but almost certainly would need a new PSU, and the two would probably cost you closer to $250. You said "a couple hundred" which I took to mean an absolute maximum.

Okay I found out my PSU is http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-GENUINE-HP-Pavilion-P7-1000-Series-300W-Power-Supply-D10-300N1A-633189-001-/121335580446 this one! Would I need a new PSU to use the R9 270 or would mine work?

 

[Onus]

Hmmm...it can probably handle a GTX750Ti. It cannot handle any graphics card that needs a PCIe power cable, such as a R9 270, R7 265, or R7 260[X]; it would probably not be safe to use an adapter.