Upgrade GPU, HP Pavilion Desktop TP01-2270nd

[YClavos]

Hello,

I have a HP Pavilion Desktop TP01-2270nd. I like to upgrade my GPU to a GeForce RTX 3060/4060. What do I have to upgrade within my desktop to install this GPU? I see that this GPU needs a 8-pins power connection at a minimum of 550 wattage. I see that I have one PCIe x16 left, so that is enough to place the GPU. The doubt I have is regarding the power connection that it needs.


Kind regards,

Youri

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@YClavos,

Welcome to our HP community forum!

Of the two graphics cards you listed, I would go with a smaller-sized (dual fan) RTX 4060 powered by a single 8-pin PCIe power cable such as this example, which has a lower TDP (115-watt), about the same price as an RTX 3060 and has better graphics performance, and can be powered with either the 350-watt power supply (p/n: M49611-001) which is equipped with one 6+2-pin PCIe power cable and the 500-watt power supply (p/n: L81009-800) which is equipped with one 6+2-pin and one 6-pin PCIe power cables. 

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[YClavos]

@NonSequitur777

My Desktop has a 310-watt Gold Efficiency power supply. If I read your post than I have to upgrade to a 350- or 500-watt?

I see that the GPU you mentioned suggest a PSU of 300-watt, but is there any danger if my PSU is only 310-watt?

Kind Regards,

YClavos

[NonSequitur777]

@YClavos,

Yes.  A 310-watt power supply may not be able to properly power an RTX 4060.  You'll be risking graphics stutterings and such.  Besides, I don't think your 310-watt power supply is equipped with an 8-pin PCIe power cable -but even if it does, it would be too borderline to power an RTX 4060.

Personally, I would be inclined to go for the 500-watt power supply, if only because it can power a smaller-sized RTX 4060 Ti such as this model.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[YClavos]

@NonSequitur777

Thanks again!

Do you have any advice where's best to buy the 500-watt power supply?

The link you provided says: "The following part(s) you entered were not found or not orderable:<BR>L81009-800&nbsp;&nbsp;(Part is not orderable, HP Part Resellers may help.)"

Kind Regards,

YClavos

[YClavos]

@NonSequitur777

I found this one:

L05757-800

HP

GNRC PSU 500W ENT17 FR GLD

Price: 98,76 euro

And the one you mentioned:

L81009-800

HP

GNRC PSU 500W WS20 FR Gold

Price: 110,30

Is there a big difference between the two or is the one of 98,76 euro good for me?

Kind Regards,

YClavos

[NonSequitur777]

@YClavos,

The larger-sized L05757-800 should do fine.  The L81009-800 power supply is smaller than the previous unit, but both power supplies will fit in your desktop.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[YClavos]

@NonSequitur777

Thanks for all your help, much appreciated!

Kind Regards,

YClavos

[NonSequitur777]

@YClavos,

You are welcome!

Please follow up if you don't mind sharing how things went.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[YClavos]

@NonSequitur777

I will! The PSU has just been ordered so I have to wait 7-10 days now.

Kind Regards,

YClavos