Looking to Upgrade my Video Card

I use a Desktop HP Pavilion 500 PC with the following "Stock Specs":
AMD Elite Quad-Core A8-6500
Accelerated Processor
8GB DDR3 system memory
1TB hard drive
AMD Raedon HD 8570D Graphics
SuperMuli DVD Burner
Integrated Bluetooth 4.0 & Wireless LAN
Windows 8
I am a Hard-Core Gamer & just can no longer tolerate the GPU that came with the PC.
Most games that I have been recently playing are getting obvious FPS Lag issues causing
deaths & other inconsistancies to my usual game-play.
I'm requesting some advice on what Graphics Cards & types I should look for when upgrading.
Let's try them with the performance & prices listed:
Dual Monitors (preferrably HDMI connections)
DVI acceptable
Looking for High Resolution & awesome FPS with the remainder of the system being "Stock"
$100 range, $150 range, & $200 range.
Thank you in advance!

What is the exact model # of this unit? Without the proper ID, I had some guessing. I did find a 500-217C with the A8-6500. The graphics seems to be built into the CPU chip. Some points to consider:
(1) You can not get there for $200. It's more like $400 just for the card. (Look at my Custom EVGA 670 unit). I'll admit the OCZ PSU is a tad too much, but I like to idle the beast.
(2) WIN 8.1 OS problem. You have to do the basic research. Some MSI cards have a switch for UEFI vs legacy.
You'll need a 600-630W PSU, and that's another ding $$.
(3) The motherboard on the 500-217C is PCIEx16 Gen2. Not Gen3. Another slight ding in performance of 2%-4%.
4) An avid gamer would list his prized titles, wanting the forum members to recommend a card based on titles.
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