Gpu upgrade Only 180 watts

[Gagerrad]

I want to upgrade to a gpu but I don't know what to buy beacuse there is only 180 watts on this desktop does anyone have a gpu recommendation? Thank you!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

If you don't want to or are not planning to upgrade the power supply, you should be able to install a Nvidia GT 1030, which only has a max power draw of 30 Watts.

[DGroves]

many current HP systems do not use a standard ATX compatible power supply, they use a non standard supply

This system is one such that does not use a standard "ATX" type power supply,
it has a HP propriety power supply that uses different connectors than a "ATX" supply,
HP has made this non standard power supply in several different wattages ranging from 180 watts to 500 watts

if you do upgrade the  ( L08261-002) 180 watt power supply, then a nvidia 1050 TI card will also work (75 watts)

note that most 1050's do not use a GPU aux power connector although some factory overclocked models did

as such the 1030/1050 cards that do not use a GPU aux connector will work with the 310 watt power supply

and the 400W (L69242-800) or the 500W (L05757-800) supplies (both of these supplies have a GPU aux connector)

should be compatible with your motherboard/pc case,  and will support cards that have/require a gpu aux connector

such as the nvidia 1060/1070 models

note that come cards may not physically fit check card length before buying!

paul_tikkanen, may be able to confirm the above information/part numbers,  while I work for a "IT" company that uses HP systems, we don't work with the consumer lines of HP products so i have no physical access to these systems to verify the above information is correct

[Ericplayer34]

Get a rx 6400 they are inexpensive and use a max of 53w, more that gt 1030 of 30w, but same performance of a gtx 1650 at 30w(some games)

[NonSequitur777]

@Gagerrad,

To be honest: please, we don't really need to pretend that we are somehow doctrinally bound or limited by OEM stock power supply units.

Your HP Desktop PC M01-F1000a (2W898AV) is an esthetically pleasing and roomy desktop, a wonderful Gaming platform in-the-making if ever I saw one, destined to be something far better and powerful, capable to far exceed its design capabilities -in my opinion.

The alternative power support I am hinting at is safe, reliable and very easy to implement: syncing an external, industry standard ATX 24-pin dedicated secondary power supply unit to power your favorite high-end graphics card -parked internally or externally, using an ATX PSU ADAPTER ATX 24-Pin to SATA Power Supply Adapter.  Setup is simple, inexpensive, and continues to work flawlessly for many months on multiple HP Legacy desktops transformed into lean-mean gaming rigs (two HP Compaq Pro 6300 SFF's, an HP EliteDesk 800 G3 SFF, and an HP Compaq Elite 8300 USDT) I have set up for myself and my kids.  No hot spots, discolored wires, electronic aberrations, or any other undesirable side effects noted. 

You will NEVER again be short on graphics power demands. Ever.

[DISCLAIMER:] Granted, this alternative power modification is not approved, endorsed or recommended by HP. Will void any warranty you may have left on your computer. Apply at your own risk.

Here's a discussion thread I contributed to today describing how to make a secondary power supply work: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/Upgrading-HP-Pavilion-Gaming-De....

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[DGroves]

most people buy a compact system because they don't want it to consume space,..... you suggestion to use a external supply/adapter with the power supply and all of the wiring hanging out or trying to fit the atx supply/adapter securely in the case is not what most people are willing/wanting to do as they are not into hardware mods

most people on the forum appear to have limited hardware skills and simply want a plug and play solution that is no more involved than disconnecting power leads, removing supply and installing new supply and connection leads

however for those people who want to mod their system to fit a ATX supply for powering their video card the solution NonSequitut777 suggests is a viable solution

[NonSequitur777]

@DGroves,

Indeed, your points are well taken, and I certainly agree that you need to have at least some basic mechanical and computer skills to take this on.

As others, including @Paul_Tikkanen have recommended, fully-modular or even semi-modular ATX power supplies significantly reduce the messy wiring issues, and provides a much cleaner look.

But you are quite right: for many Users it is much more convenient to buy a ready-made computing platform that meets their needs/specs without 'modding' along.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777