Room (and power) to on Pav 510-p136?

[Dorismydog]

Hi.  This is my 2nd post - first on this subject.  I just purchased an HP Pav 510-p136 desktop.  There are only 2x USB3.0 ports.  According to schematics, there is a 16x PCI-E slot and an M.2 socket 1, key A slot available.  The power supply is a very low 180W.  Will it be possible to simply add a USB3.o expansion w/o much grief?  TIA.

[banhien]

Hi,

The following link shows its specs

      https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c05325362

No available PCIe slot for you to install more USB 3.0 ports. Please try the following options

        https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/targus-4-port-usb-3-0-hub-tach124us

        http://www.tp-link.com.au/products/details/cat-5688_UH700.html

Regards.

[Dorismydog]

Banhiem thanks for the quick response.  In the MOBO diags and specs, it is stated that there is a PCI-E port and M.2 expansion ports available.  If not USB ports, what can they be used for?

Regards...

[banhien]

@Dorismydog

Yes, I read the specs. I did say "No available PCIe slot". I should say: No suitable PCIe slot because the PCIe x16 is suitable for a graphics card and the M.2 socket 1 is already occupied by the wireless card.

Regards.

[Dorismydog · Accepted solution]

Hmm  OK.  That clarifies the issue and solution.  Looks like I need a good USB hub or even a GbE switch or similar.  Thanks for your follow up.  This broke through my thick head and I got it.  .  DMD

[Dorismydog]

Hi.  Can you or someone point me to a video card that this unit will support?  I'm not a heavy gamer but watch an occasional hd movie.  Also, would this card or ANY video card require a PS upgrade to the 180W?  Thanks.

[Big_Dave]

@Dorismydog

Give HP Part Surfer a call.  They have some HP OEM low wattage graphics cards that were available in similar PC models that should work in your PC.

[Dorismydog]

The device in question is the HP Pavillion Desktop 510-p136.  The only slot available is the m.2 slot.  And, will the 180W PS support the load?  I am in no way an expert wtr pc internals, power supplies, intf types (m.3), etc.  I just purchased the system and will need to return if it can not be upgraded easily.  Thanks.

[Big_Dave]

@Dorismydog

As you have stated, there is a PCIe 16 slot that can be used for a graphics card. HP Part Surfer does stock certified OEM graphics cards that will work in the Pav 510-p136 motherboard.