upgrading graphics card need help from GTX 260

[Britt Leslie]

ok Im going to try to post my computer info (let me know if theres a better way)
but basicly i bought this computer a while back and I dont game to hard on it
mostly like league of legends or something (not graphic intense) but i just got shadow or mordor
and i cant run due to graphics card.
below is my currrent set up Im just looking for a link or card that i can swap out because everything else was ok (processor and stuff)
TL;DR need to update graphics card ( trying to stay under $300) to make sure it will fit my PC specs below

thanks again and if anything else is needed please let me know

here goes nothing

 

[vrumor]

Spend $30 more and get a 970, that way when you are ready to upgrade your CPU, RAM and motherboard, you are ready for it graphically.

 

[cowboydude99]

If you want to order something right now/today:
R9 290 = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202080
$289.99

$329.99 for a better, cooler, and quieter card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500362

 

[Britt Leslie]

If you want to order something right now/today:
R9 290 = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202080
$289.99

$329.99 for a better, cooler, and quieter card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500362

ok the bottom one looks good i thought i cant put a radion in my computer because its intel or something geforce thats in there now? and as far as my specs do you see anything else on the verge of out dated or anything that would need an upgrade soon?
and thanks for the quikc reply

 

[cowboydude99]

First-
You can install ATI graphics card. Your system board or CPU doesn't care what brand it is.

Second:
I don't see the need to upgrade anything else right now.

What PSU do you have?

 

[Britt Leslie]

First-
You can install ATI graphics card. Your system board or CPU doesn't care what brand it is.

Second:
I don't see the need to upgrade anything else right now.

What PSU do you have?

sorry i had to take comp apart to look and it was dusty. but its 500 power supply

 

[cowboydude99]

What brand PSU? This is important.

The NVIDIA will be your best option, but it is more expensive. The 290 is still a very nice card.

 

[Britt Leslie]

What brand PSU? This is important.

The NVIDIA will be your best option, but it is more expensive. The 290 is still a very nice card.

im going to go with the one thats only 30 bucks more for 330 but ill have to take it apart again to see the brand. but should i hold off on buying it until i check the brand will i be cutting it close buying before looking? because i have work now so im walkin out the door but will check soon

 

[cowboydude99]

The 970 (145w) requires less power than the 260 (182w).

Both require 6+2 pin, so you actually should be just fine.

 

[cowboydude99]

Just measure how much room you actually have for the new GPU. They can be quite long.

 

[jijomathew]

It is a good time for upgrade since your current GPU is DX10,go for GTX 970 it is the best option.

 

[Britt Leslie]

It is a good time for upgrade since your current GPU is DX10,go for GTX 970 it is the best option.

yeh well thats what stopped me it said my cards not DX11 compatible or something so thats the 1 thanks to all for responding