Re: PSu and GPU Upgrade - HP Support Community

GerbilFX · ‎01-11-2019

I'm looking to upgrade the GPU in my Pavilion 570-p078a. I'm leaning toward a GTX1050 Phoenix, as it seems to have the necessary performance, and seems short enough to fit into the case. However, I think I'll need a new power supply. The Pavilion PSU has no PCIe power connector. So, I have 2 questions:

1. Is the PSU a standard uATX form factor?

2. Are the Lubin motherboard and CPU power connectors standard?

I'd love to be able to simply swap out with a nice modular PSU. However, that may be a little problematic if either the PSU won't actually fit in the case, or the motherboard uses a proprietary power conector.

Cheers,

Sean

wb2001 · ‎01-12-2019

@GerbilFX,

The Lubin motherboard will accept a standard ATX PSU.

Problem will be the length of the card. Measure it and PLEASE report back.

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GerbilFX · ‎01-13-2019

@wb2001

Thanks for your reply. Apologies for not responding sooner.

I've changed my approach slightly. The card I am considering is a Gigabyte GTX1050 OC Low Profile. I think it will fit better in the case, and does not require a PCIe power connector (slot powered). It recommends a 300W PSU, which is exactly what my PC has. I'm not sure if Iit will be comfortable, or if I would be strectching the PSU to the limit.

For reference, the length of the card is 167mm.

Also, the card has a double-height IO plate. An examination of my case does however suggest that I have an extra slot cover I can remove.

wb2001 · ‎01-14-2019

@GerbilFX,

I have asked you to measure the available length that a card could occupy without striking the 24 pin main power plug. This is very important. Your NOT listening. Good luck !

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GerbilFX · ‎01-14-2019

@wb2001

Apologies. The wording of your initial reply pretty clearly implied that you wanted me to measure the length of the card (a measurement I took from the manufacturer's website).

However, having taken a measuring tape to my case, the measurement from the rear of the case to the 24-pin socket is only 160mm.

I am a little troubled by this. The available space appears to be too small for literally any graphics card other than the GT730 it came with. I honestly though there would be more available space.

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