Change the power supply of my desktop

[camyscreen]

I have the Hp Pavilion 570-P069 and I would like to know if I can change the power supply 180W for a stronger one. If yes, which one of 500W or 550W can I buy?  Thank you.

[NonSequitur777]

@camyscreen,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

Your HP Pavilion 570-p069 Desktop PC (Z5P23AA), according to: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05646024, and: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05382582, is fitted with the HP Lubin motherboard (SSID: 82F2), which is a 24-pin ATX-power enabled motherboard, meaning, you can swap your existing anemic 180-watt power supply with any industry standard ATX power supply.

The one thing to look out for when choosing an upgraded ATX power supply are its dimensions (LxWxH) for fit inside your case -meaning, you'll have to take some measurements of your existing power supply and see if your case would allow a similarly or bigger sized power supply.

Alternatively, you may have to look into the mini/micro-ITX/ATX power supplies, such as this example: https://www.amazon.com/Apevia-SFX-AP500W-Solution-Micro-Supply/dp/B08R5NN4FJ/ref=sr_1_11?crid=23AG9D....

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[camyscreen]

Thank you. Is it possible to have some more power supplies models please?

[NonSequitur777]

@camyscreen,

Are you aiming for a 500-600 watt power supply?  What is your budget for a power supply upgrade?

Not surprisingly, better quality comes with a price.  For example, amongst the "SFX" power supplies, this 600-watt Corsair ranks amongst the very best: https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-SF600-Modular-Supply-Certified/dp/B01CGI5M24/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1IMQQJKA....  The dimensions of this "SFX" PSU: 125mm (W) x 63.5 mm (H) x 100mm (L).  Fully modular too, which makes cable management a breeze -you only plug in the power cables you need.

Please take a look at this link, which explains what power supplies there are -including the "SFX" power supply format, of which the aforementioned PSU links I posted are examples of: https://graphicscardhub.com/what-psu-do-i-need/#:~:text=Size%20or%20Form%20Factor%20%20%20Power%20Su....

One tip: you can secure a power supply with Velcro tape, or even zip-ties. 

You'll have to go online (Amazon, Newegg, etc.), look at the power supply dimensions, and see what works for you.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[camyscreen]

Thank you so much NonSequitur777for the infos. Much appreciated. As you said, I'll check the dimensions of the 180W and compare with the Corsair and hoping it will fit.  I'll let you know. One more thing, is it easy to make the replacement for a beginner?

[camyscreen]

Also, I'm a non-gamer retired senior. So, the upgrade of the power supply will it make some noticeable difference or it doesn't worth? 

[NonSequitur777]

@camyscreen,

Especially with a modular power supply, installation should be very easy indeed.

But let's zoom out for a moment.

I assumed that you needed a bigger power supply because you wanted to fit a higher performing graphics card than the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 2GB your desktop came with.  -At least, that is why most folks need a power supply upgrade in my experience.

If that isn't the case, why do you think you need a higher wattage power supply?

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[aramis45]

The idea is that I've read somewhere that the 180W power supply is not enough for a good functioning of the computer. I have no problem with the existing card.

[NonSequitur777]

@aramis45,

It is true that for a desktop like yours, a 180-watt power supply seems, well, underwhelming.

Your HP Pavilion 570-p069 (Z5P23AA) is fitted with this power supply: HP p/n: 848130-800 ("Power Supply - GNRC, 180W Regular eff CrastoS").

The Corsair CX500, CX550, RM550x PSU options should also be a fit.

Alternatively, if you are just looking for more wattage, rather than going for a non-HP power supply, this HP 24-pin ATX-power enabled 300-watt power supply has the same dimensions and power connections as your 180-watt power supply, with HP p/n: 667893-001.

This power supply is available via eBay: HP 667893-001 for sale | eBay.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[aramis45]

Thank you again is this HP667893-001 modular or non-modular? It is not mentioned in ebay listing.

I just saw it on amazon.ca at $126 and I think it's a non-modular, is this a problem to install? 

https://www.amazon.ca/667893-001-HP-Power-Supply-Regular/dp/B01BK2TBU6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S18AVOASVYCD...