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Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Just purchased this but the GPU is bare minimum to play RE2. Doing some research, I need a better Graphics card and a bigger power supply which apparently is proprietary to HP.

 

1. Am I able to upgrade to a 500w power supply, if so which brand(s) are compatible?

2. Which discrete GPU is compatible with my motherboard (Erica2)

3. Do I need more RAM (12GB currently)

 

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@Ranier26,

Really like your ability to get to the point.  Here is some help.

The RAM question is interesting as your unit has (1) 4GB and (1) 8 GB in dual channel mode. It should be matching pairs to keep that dual mode.  It will use 8 GB across the 2 modules, then revert to single  channel mode for the last 4 GB. Not my ideal.😦

Now if you were list the performance tab (Task Manager) for the CPU and Memory.

1) Idle --nothing. No loaded SKYPE, programs, nothing opened.  The value will bounce to a low.

2) Open browser, then it is stable.

3) Open 3 other programs to load up system.

You would have some values of how much RAM is being used.

 

 

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HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.

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@Ranier26,

Really like your ability to get to the point.  Here is some help.

The RAM question is interesting as your unit has (1) 4GB and (1) 8 GB in dual channel mode. It should be matching pairs to keep that dual mode.  It will use 8 GB across the 2 modules, then revert to single  channel mode for the last 4 GB. Not my ideal.😦

Now if you were list the performance tab (Task Manager) for the CPU and Memory.

1) Idle --nothing. No loaded SKYPE, programs, nothing opened.  The value will bounce to a low.

2) Open browser, then it is stable.

3) Open 3 other programs to load up system.

You would have some values of how much RAM is being used.

 

 

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
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