Graphics Card Upgrade

[lamegamer]

This desktop came with an AMD Radeon R9 M360 GPU installed. I would like to upgrade the GPU to be more gaming friendly. I', aware I mahy need to replace/upgrade the power supply too, but my biggest concern is purchasing a GPU that will actually fit into this computer (I have read stories on line of people buying a new GPU and it not being able to fit into the current configuration). Suggestions?

[Grzwacz]

Hi,

You have to measure along the existing PCIe x16 slot to see what will fit in your PC. It looks like you have a single slot graphics card now which is around five plus inches.

A longer dual slot card may conflict with the 24 pin power supply connector location on the motherboard.

Plus the existing uATX power supply is only 180 watts. uATX may suggest a standard ATX power supply will not fit in the chassis. So you have to measure this power supply and purchase a new power supply that will fit in the chassis.

Look, this PC is not upgrade friendly. You have a legacy AMD CPU with no upgrade options and a Legacy 2016 chipset.

Limited upgrade options with Legacy architecture suggests using financial resources differently, maybe a new HP PC would be a better fit in your case.

Regards

[savvy2]

HP does not spec PSU

and not OEM specs that space allowed in the x16 slot, nobody, does.

that means (like you said those guys failed to...) use a ruler and measure the space first.

then all 12 makers of  cards and all 10,000 models of GPU all have a spec sheet clearly stating its size (LxW,H)

this PC used tall card, call full height profile (H) so Length is the sticky wicket dead,  3 fan cares many not fit.

wow your mobo looks ATX power type. 4/24 ,  nice, that.  180watt Day1, for most. and useless for GPU over 75watts.

180 W uATX aPFC internal power supply ,quote.  so may be uATX PSU may fit bigger, (ruler time again)

finding uATX PSU are not easy , more watts. I see none googling, maybe one 300watt but was out of stock.

ive posted this here vast times others infinity times.

•  has to fit and not hit, anything inside, we use a RULER.
• not overload the PSU, none told yet.
• if GPU fast over 75watts it needs 1 or 2, GPU to PSU AUX cables or the card fails dead or BSOD's endlessly.
• and more, if UEFI gets unhappy.

4 PSU HP models show here. brands used by HP , new.

Parts surfer

759049-001	Power Supply - Crasto-S, 180W, ATX, Regular		N	-N/A-	Compliant/Exempted
	-N/A-		848053-002	Power Supply - Crasto-S,180W, ATX, Reg, Chicony		A	-N/A-	Compliant/Exempted
	-N/A-		848053-003	Power Supply - Crasto-S,180W, ATX, Reg, Delta		A	-N/A-	Compliant/Exempted
			848130-800	Power Supply - GNRC, 180W Regular eff CrastoS

[savvy2]

my suggestion

put  GTX1650 (non super) in it, and try that,  the options are huge, go to newegg.com  and see that lift side bar

tell me one thing or complex on a PC,  vast choices even ports. and 4k and well lots, only you can pick

but size matters  and below 75watts is goal , no uATX sold, I can find not even at mighty Newegg.