Graphic Card upgrade

[raynolt]

Hi all I have an HP gaming Pc which I would like to upgrade so I can play VR games

Its a micro atx motherboard in a midi tower

The specs are quite good

Intel Core i5 7400 @ 3.00GHz
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (HP)
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
8.00GB Single-Channel ram

but it  needs  at least a  gtx1060 or gtx 1660 card

im worried that a graphic card will fit and also I know the  psu will need upgrading

Its a Odense2-K moterboard

Any advice welcomed please

Is it feasab

[old_geekster]

@raynolt , welcome to the forum.

Here is a HP Knowledge Base article that will help you decide which video cards will fit into your and other considerations:

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Gaming-Knowledge-Base/Upgrade-Video-Card/ta-p/7447100

I like EVGA and MSI video cards.  I use Newegg to review the specifications of all components that I buy.  They have the best Specifications section for their products.  Follow the Guide and you should be able to make a good informed decision.

The PSU is the backbone of the computer.  Therefore, it is not the place to save money.  Modular or semi-modular PSU's are very good for smaller cases.  They allow you to use only the cables that absolutely necessary.  I like Corsair products.

Please click the Thumbs up + button if I have helped you and click Accept as Solution if your problem is solved.

[GamingOptional]

I've seen builds of 580-015NA with 1660 3gb card and 1660ti card, you'll need to measure to be sure it fits physically as not all 1660ti's are the same size but your 82F1 motherboard seems to run them fine.

The power supply in your PC is 150mm x 140mm x 86mm
which is the same size as the 500/600/700w ones so no problem there, though you may(or may not) need an adapter to plug it in.

[wb2001]

@raynolt,

The GTX 1660 is a 130W card, 8 pin PCIE power plug.  The Corsair CX500 more than handle that card, and is an exact fit. It also has the proper plugs.

[raynolt]

Thanks for replies guys

What about this psu

  https://www.amazon.co.uk/ACE-650W-PSU-12cm-Red/dp/B00647P82S/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ACE+650W&qid=158583...

and this gpu

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-GTX-1660-ARMOR-6G/dp/B07PCHQHJM/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=gtx+1660&qid=158583...

[wb2001]

@raynolt,

Exceptional work on your end and helpful UK links.

You will need an adapter PCIE 6 pin to 8 pin, as I do not see that listed from the manufacturer.

The products are OK (UK) sourced. but again, measure the length of area the card will take.

243 length x 129 height x 42 mm wide.

Please let me know if that solved your inquiry. 

[madaboutcats]

Thanks wb- will that be a molex to 8 pin pcie then like this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Molex-to-pci-e-PCI-Express-Power-Cable-4-8-Pin-Graphics-Card-Twin-UK...

also the pc has a slimline optical drive with a mini sata power connector see pic and the psu has standard sata so will this do the job

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Molex-to-pci-e-PCI-Express-Power-Cable-4-8-Pin-Graphics-Card-Twin-UK...

[madaboutcats]

I think I got logged in with my sons name this time-sorry about that !!!!