Is this graphics card compatible?

[PixxlMan]

Hello, I´m wondering about compatibility with a graphics card like this (GTX 1050 Ti) for my computer (500-530no).

Does the computer supply enough electricity for the card, does it fit etc?

Thanks in advance!

[Grzwacz]

Greetings,

Welcome to the forum.

I am not a HP employee.

Your MB and BIOS will support the graphics card you are looking at. The MB image (Link) shows it has the required 24 pin PSU connector to use an internal PSU. So this is somewhat confusing. Do you have an internal PSU?

Because the HP specs for your PC (Link) show an external 180 watt PSU. It is not possible to run this card on a 180 watt PSU.

The external power supply your PC may have uses a clover type power cord connector and a laptop like power input jack on the back I/O shield.

Your graphics card upgrade options are limited to a card that will run with a 180 watt power supply.

HP may be providing incorrect component information.

Regards

[PixxlMan]

Thanks a bunch! So if I understand correctly that graphics card won´t work?

How would I improve the power capacity of the computer? Could I buy an external Power Supply that supports the 25 extra watts neccesary or would I need to buy an entierly new power supply for my computer?

Would you suggest using a more power efficent/cheaper card altogether? It dosen´t have to be great, just better than my current one (Radeon R7 240).

Thanks!

[PixxlMan]

Also, Im pretty sure I have an internal power supply, since there isnt any "box" on the power cable

[Grzwacz]

Hi,

Open the case and look for a internal PSU. Also verify you have an, in use, 24 PSU connector on the MB.

Do the following once you are sure you have a internal PSU. 

You will have to upgrade the internal PSU to a 300 watt or higher component. The PSU should have one, combo: six/eight pin PCie connector in case you need this connection to power the Nvidia card you are looking at. Some 1050 Ti cards need a six pin PCIe connection.

Measure the existing internal PSU. ATX PSU measurements are generally 6 × 3.5 × 5.5 (inches) and in metric 150 mm × 86 mm × 140 mm.

Then shop for a comparatively sized new PSU of 300 watts or better. EVGA and Corsair make good products in standard ATX sizes. They also make SFF Power Supplies in case you have this type of PSU.

The 1050 is a dual slot card. So you need to verify the chassis and MB will accept a dual slot card.

One last check is to verify this eight inch (203.2 mm) card will fit in the chassis. Measure along the MB PCIe x16 slot to check this.

Regards