Question

[Lorivaida]

Hello, 

I have a question. I own a HP Compaq 8200 Elite Small Form Factor PC with a NVIDIA NVS 300 dedicated GPU. 

I want to upgrade my computer with a new dedicated GPU and some RAM. I don't know which GPU should I buy because my PSU is the standard 240W. I have read in the 8200 SFF datasheet that this PSU can't be changed. 

I was thinking about this: is it possible for me to add 2 x 8 GB on this computer and a dedicated GPU with 2gb having that PSU? 

Thank you.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

You are correct.  The power supply cannot be upgraded.

I think you would be OK upgrading to the nVidia GT 1030. 

It only draws a max of 30W, even though the specs recommend 300W.

This is the model I bought for my HP 8200 Elite CMT.  It works great.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-nvidia-geforce-gt-1030-sc-2gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card-...

Some guy installed the GT 1050ti in an 8300 Elite SFF which has the same 240W P/S as the 8200 Elite so if that card can work, then the 1030 should be no problem....

I will note that in the video, this person installed the card in the wrong video card slot.  It should have gone in the black one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bet_CCPQgUI