Can I upgrade a HP Envy 700-130 with a R7 360?

[meeptheowlet]

I have a HP ENVY 700-130 with beats audio. I am going to buy a custom computer setup, but I don't have money to buy all the components. I am wondering if I am able to run a R7 360 in it.

If I ptu this card in, will I also be able to add an extra stick of ram? will this use too much wattage?

[Riddle_Decipher · Accepted solution]

@meeptheowlet

Thank you for posting on HP Forums, 

Riddle_Decipher is at your service. 

As I understand you need information on upgrading your desktop,

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, however, to provide an accurate resolution, I need a few more details: 

Have you looked for your product information on the HP Website?

While you respond to that, here's what you need to know:

The graphics card you've mentioned will not work with the existing power supply unit as it's only support 300W whereas your preferred GPU RADEON R7 360 requires a Power Supply of 500W: Click here for details

That said, you may need to upgrade the PSU on your desktop to either 500W or higher for it to work,

Now coming to the memory, here's what is supported by your desktop:

Memory upgrade information

• Dual channel memory architecture

• Two 204-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

• Supports the following:

  • PC3 10600 (1333 MHz)

  • PC3 12800 (1600 MHz)

• Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMs

• Supports up to 16 GB (unbuffered) on 64-bit computers

Click here to view your product specifications.

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