Motherboard compatibility

[Hazz_251]

I want to get a graphics card for my Desktop, and I’ve had people tell me that my Motherboard can support the graphics card, and I’ve had people who say it can’t, the motherboard is a Lincs Motherboard that came in my HP desktop, and the graphics card is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 super, all i need to know is if that motherboard can support that graphics card.

[Grzwacz]

Greetings,

Welcome to the forum.

I am not a HP employee.

The Nvidia reference 2060 Super (Link) is 9.0 inches in length. Your MB and chassis should work.

A longer 2060 may not fit. You must measure to verify.

You also have a power supply problem. The 2060 requires a minimum 550 watt power supply.

Your PC (Link) has a 310 watt PSU. Your PC's power supply and motherboard use proprietary connections. Retail power supplies will not work with this PC.

@wb2001 can provide more detail.

Regards

[wb2001 · Accepted solution]

@Grzwacz,

Thank you for the heads up and the excellent links.  Very helpful !

@Hazz_251,

As explained, card length is the first issue. Just cut a cardboard template the length of the card, and try it.

The PSU is another issue, but this (link) spreadsheet will assist with that question.  The key is common motherboards used in a variety of computers. All these computers use the same PSU part numbers BASED on their wattage.  The video is helpful to understand the install.

Now to the PSU wattage.   Many of the 590 series came without a graphic card, BUT varied with either the 180W or 310W. IMHO, you need the 500W.  The 2060 Super is a 175W card.  You will notice that the PSU is many computers work with less wattage than recommended. (see the chart).

I have a serious question for you. I need more input for the spreadsheet about this computer, befoire I add it to the listing. There are two of the three 310W PSU listed for that computer.  Which is presently installed. and does it have a PCIE 6 (link) or 6+2 plug.

[Hazz_251]

@wb2001, OK, thanks for info, I am planning on getting a bigger case anyways just in case I add more upgrades besides the graphics card, I also was planning on getting a EVGA 600 watt PSU to take care of the power issue. My initial problem has been resolved, but now I'm confused on whether or not the 600 w PSU is compatible with the Motherboard, as for your question I am unsure which 310 watt it is, I haven't taken apart my PC yet, but I will gladly inform you when I do that.

[wb2001]

@Hazz_251,

Please understand that several of the volunteers on this forum have devoted time and effort.  That spreadsheet is updated weekly, or better. The initial data compilation took months.  Getting it published was my goal, so that other volunteers would have a reference base on this issue. We believe in assisting others, but knowledge is a learning curve.

1) Those motherboards on the list all have a proprietary NON-HP power supply.  An ATX will not work.

2) You risk peril attempting to modify/rewire the front header pins on the HP board to another switch.

3) MB standoff and rear plate are not ATX.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Gaming-Knowledge-Base/Moving-HP-Motherboard-to-a-new-gaming-case/ta-p/...