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Prométhée · ‎01-25-2022

hi

You must check as I mentioned, what is the power required, for the graphics card chosen

Depending on the manufacturer, model, you may need a more powerful power supply

also see the dimensions, it must not be too big
You need to identify if you have the required pci connectors it looks like this

https://digitalupbeat.com/graphics-card-pci-e-6-pin-8-pin-connectors-tutorial/

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erico · ‎01-25-2022

OK. If the current graphics card has a header with 6 or eight pins with a connector and cable from the PSU, It means that the PSU does have a PCIe power connector for graphics cards. That is what is need for a decent upgrade

If the video cards you asked about accept a minimum of 450-500W PSU then they are viable upgrades.

I will edit this in a few moments. I will take a closer look at the prospective card specifications that you provided.

@JP1969-10_10

Update

Unfortunately, the NVIDIA RTX 3050ti requires a 550 Watt PSU just like the NVIDIA RTX 3060 and NVIDIA RTX 3070.

The PSU your Omen was delivered with has 500 W and that is not enough power capacity to run any of the three you asked about.

In my own self built MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WIFI mobo based desktop with a Ryzen 7- 3700X processor and 32 GB of installed memory, I have an ATX format 750 W Corsair PSU. I wanted to future proof the system in case I decided to go beyond the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT that I have installed.

With that said, you are at a crossroads if you want to upgrade to a more powerful graphics card or add more memory. YOu will need to upgrade to a PSU with more power. I do suggest looking at the ATX Gold series Corsair. You will do best to stick to mainstream brands.

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JP1969-10_10 · ‎01-25-2022

Good information to know. I would guess my MB could handle the upgrade to a more powerful PSU?

erico · ‎01-25-2022

Yes. It can.

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JP1969-10_10 · ‎01-25-2022

Everyone so helpful on the graphic card upgrade, the next question would be since I am able to upgrade my PSU am I able to purchase any aftermarket PSU?

Yes the connectors must match.

erico · ‎01-25-2022

I looked at the motherboard headers and they are not proprietary. That is a very good thing.

A mainstream brand PSU 650 W or better with a modular ATX power connector and SATA connectors will do it.

I do suggest getting a modular connector type PSU.

That will allow you to only use the connectors that you need.

It will save the hassle of figuring out where to stash the connectors that are not used. I have had to deal with that before and now only purchase modular units.

How to remove and upgrade the Omen Obelisk 875 PSU

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06246365

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