You have a few options depending on your budget and motherboard model. You might be able to upgrade to an AMD FX-6XXX or 8XXX processor if your motherboard supports it. If you can afford it, I'd recommend upgrading to Intel processor and motherboard, though, it'll be more capable for a few years longer.
What kind of games do you play? Any specific examples? You might not need a processor upgrade. Is your Phenom overclocked?
The motherboard is a gigabyte GA-770T. It looks like thats AM3 and not AM3+. The phenom currently isnt overclocked. And yeah iv thought about starting over with an i5 or i7.. but that would be the pricey-route. I play mostly rpgs and adventures and im not overly concerned with FPS or maxing games out. But i do presently have the witcher 3 preordered and it occurs to me this card will probably not run it

Thanks for the help!