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Computerdude187 · ‎04-24-2020

I'm planning on buying an AMD Ryzen 3 3200G (after bios upgrade), nvme SSD and ram. The problem is this computer only comes with a measly 180W PSU. I need about 400W PSU and wanted to buy the

Cooler Master Elite V3 MPW-4001-ACAAN1

Please let me know if this would fit
2. Let me know of other 400W that would fit on this pc if not.

wb2001 · ‎04-25-2020

@Computerdude187,

You have never looked inside the case? ☹️😞 or you would not be asking this!

The PSU is a proprietary unit. That means an off-the-shelf ATX will never work.

HP does support their 400W and 500W in those units.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Knowledge-Base/Power-Supply-Cross-Reference-for-specific-model...

BTW - Crucial only has reference to m.2 SATA devices, not the faster NVMe devices. Better check that port.

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wb2001 · ‎04-25-2020

@Computerdude187,

You have never looked inside the case? ☹️😞 or you would not be asking this!

The PSU is a proprietary unit. That means an off-the-shelf ATX will never work.

HP does support their 400W and 500W in those units.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Knowledge-Base/Power-Supply-Cross-Reference-for-specific-model...

BTW - Crucial only has reference to m.2 SATA devices, not the faster NVMe devices. Better check that port.

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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.

Computerdude187 · ‎04-26-2020

Right, sorry not an nvme SSD meant m.2. Already checked which ssds fit and it was nothing but a typing mistake! Also thanks for telling about the PSU. My friend told me it'd fit but I kinda thought it wouldn't so it was just to make sure. Can you link me to the HP 400w unit that you were talking about?

wb2001 · ‎04-26-2020

@Computerdude187,

You can purchase the PSU from HP. 400W part # L04618-800 Video on PSU.

Regardless of PSU unit, all install the same.

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Grantham19 · ‎04-27-2020

Spoiler

The PSU can be upgraded to a regular 24 pin ATX PSU but it requires some tinkering. I have upgraded the PSU in a HP 290 G2 Microtower as you can see in the post below.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/How-to-upgrade-the-power-supply...

It won’t be exactly the same for your PC but it can be done.

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