Graphics card choice

[Srdiesel]

I need some help on my system. I am not too tech savy so please be easy on me. I have a Lenovo i5-4460 8GB with gt720. all I want is a card and power supply to run Skyrim at high levels for around $300, give or take. I am concidering a GTX 770 and i Guess 500W PSU to run it. I am not looking for a gaming machine, just a little boost in performance on the cheap. Does this sound doable? Any advice is appreciated.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Look on the Lenovo Desktop Case, should be a sticker with the full model# or part# on it.
What is that exactly? This would be helpful. To look up the model and see the Case, etc.

For GPU I would suggest nothing below or older than GTX 960 or 970

[Srdiesel]

Its a 2 year old K450e 57327818. I am not sure what will fit size wise or work with motherboard and other hardware. Thats why I was kinda thinking with the GTX 700 series.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

There isn't really any 700 series still on the market, other then maybe GTX 750 Ti 2GB
The rest would be "used"

Nothing wrong with a newer GPU on an i5-4460; the newer ones tend to be better overall, smaller and require less power over older ones anyways.

[Srdiesel]

I plan on building a gaming rig this winter for my son so i am just trying to perk up the old PC on the cheap. I will concider all suggestions, just keep in mind i only want to buy a graphics card and power supply. anything more than that to me is just not worth it. Does that sound reasonable?

[Srdiesel]

Would a GTX 960 work with my PC? I'm guessing i need a new power supply. What wattage would i need to run that?

[Bad 💀 Motha]

That tower is fine as far as spacing for most GPUs and PSUs are concerned.
Those shipped with a 280W so yes you'll need a better ATX PSU, such as 500W or better for most GPUs.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/6tzBZ8

GTX 960 or 970 would cost roughly same, if not more when "new"

Otherwise you could look on Ebay for GTX 960 4GB; which could be found at decent price, again "used"

[Srdiesel]

You are answering me before I post. Thats awesome, Thanks.

[Srdiesel]

That link is for aGTX 1060. Is that price for real?! I thought they where much more. Thats exactly in my budget. That should be good enough for Skyrim and some other older games, right?

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Games like Skyrim or Fallout 4 with plenty of Mods; running at highest visual settings at 1080p/60 FPS, yes not a problem. Your CPU and RAM are more then enough, just needs a decent GPU.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Do you reside in USA? As that is probably only way to get the newer GPUs like 1060 that cheap.

[Srdiesel]

Thank you so much. You rock. Ive been googleing this for a few days and pretty much got myself confused. There is so much info out there it made my head spin. I really appreciate the fast response too.

[Srdiesel]

Yes, USA. I will definitly shop around now that i know what to look for.