[Build Help] Upgrade CPU/GPU to handle Star Wars Battlefront?

So I was trying to find compatible parts for the case you mentioned. The problem is its an ITX case. Which is fine but it really limits the kind of motherboard you can put in it which in turn can limit the CPU you put in the motherboard. In my humble opinion I say start from scratch. I picked a really nice small and inexpensive gaming case for you instead. We can keep the RAM and the SSD for sure which will save a bunch of money right there.

Not sure where you got the unofficial minimum system requirements but the FX 8350 is still one of the best CPU's on the market. There's no way they would make that a minimum. I choose the AMD FX 4350 as its rated almost the same for gaming (scroll down to see gaming benchmarks) as the FX 8350. That CPU will run Battlefront perfectly. I'm also really excited for that game =)

For the rest of the computer I got you an extra 1TB hard drive as 120GB isn't enough for a gaming machine. You'll use that 120GB SSD for a boot drive and software. You'll love it. For a graphics card we're going with the GTX 960 4GB which is nearing some of the top of the line stuff out there. The version I choose for you has 2GB extra VRAM than the standard. It will run games at high while getting you to 40-60fps. Depending on the game and how you tweak the settings. I stuck a new power supply in there for you because the ones that come with cases sometimes aren't that great. The one I picked for you has a great rebate right now and its 80+ bronze. Basically what that means it'll regulate power more effectively to keep all the goodies inside your computer safe. Let me know what you think of all that. Don't buy an Xbox. This machine will put an Xbox/Ps4 to shame.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type Item Price
CPU AMD FX-4350 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor $88.49 @ OutletPC
Motherboard Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard $42.99 @ SuperBiiz
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $49.99 @ SuperBiiz
Video Card EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card $223.98 @ Newegg
Case Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case $28.99 @ SuperBiiz
Power Supply Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $24.99 @ Newegg
Other 8GB at 1866 Purchased
Other 120GB SSD Purchased
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total (before mail-in rebates) $509.43
Mail-in rebates -$50.00
Total $459.43
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-05 17:50 EDT-0400
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