Upgrade Victus 15 L

[Raf_576]

Hello, I hope you’re doing well! I'm new on the forum.

I have a Victus 15L since November 2022 and it’s my first gaming desktop! 

(TG02-0000a, PSU 400W,  CPU Ryzen 5 5600G, SSD 512Go, 1x16Go Ram, Rtx 3060 12Gb.

It work good but I need improvement (gaming especially) before building my custom PC.

Today, the desktop is like this:

CPU Ryzen 7 5700G, SSD 2To Western Digital Black SN850X, 2x16Go Timetec Ram, Rtx 3060 12Gb, heat sink Thermalright Assassin X 90 SE V2, Noctua  Chromax 92mm fan on heat sink, Noctua Chromax 92mm fan (exhaust air flow) and Thermalright 92mm intake fan. 

 

I've juste received my 650W PSU (L57253-003) on EBAY, as recommended on the forum.

https://ebay.us/m/pykkV1

The Psu wasn’t as described on eBay (I requested a refund to the seller) but it works perfectly and look like pretty new. (I think it’s a refurbished part). 

I got on it:  two whites 4 pins motherboard (P1/P3), one seven pins motherboard (with 7 cables) and for GPU one black 6+2 pins (P5), one black 6 pins (P4) .

 

 

Does anyone have any updates regarding the compatibility of 5xxx series GPUs? I'd like to upgrade mine, either to a 4070 Super or 4070 Ti Super if it fit inside or get the latest version, rtx 5070 cheaper than an 4070 occasion here in my country… 

Could you give me please, confirmation if it’s the assembly of PSU is ok or not for my coming GPU upgrade?

Thanks in advance

Kind regards 

[Deep_World · Accepted solution]

Hi @Raf_576,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for reaching out!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Please note, while many of HP systems (especially OMEN desktops, and RAM/storage in most laptops) are designed to be upgradeable, any damage caused during the installation process is not covered by the warranty. 

PSU Compatibility Check

A 650W PSU is generally sufficient for a Ryzen 7 5700G + RTX 3060 system, and even for an RTX 4070/4070 Ti under normal gaming loads.

The 6+2-pin + 6-pin configuration can handle GPUs that require up to 2x8-pin (or 6+2 + 6+2) connections. Most RTX 4070 / 4070 Ti cards need 1x16-pin PCIe Gen5 or 2x8-pin adapters, depending on the model.

If your GPU needs a 12VHPWR connector (PCIe 5.0), you may need a compatible adapter from the PSU’s 6+2 pins. Some GPUs ship with these adapters.

Caution: The PSU looks like a refurbished part, so check for:

• Stable voltage rails (use HWInfo or a PSU tester if possible).
• No unusual noise or coil whine under load.
• Proper cabling for PCIe power; don’t split or daisy-chain wires if the manufacturer doesn’t recommend it.

PSU Assembly Check

From your images and description, it looks okay, but a few things to verify before GPU upgrade:

1. Make sure the GPU cable you use is directly from the PSU, not daisy-chained.
2. Check the 12V rail rating—if it’s a single-rail 650W, it’s fine for 4070 Ti. If multi-rail, make sure the GPU cable doesn’t exceed the rail limit.
3. Verify cable seating—all 4-pin/6+2 pins fully clipped and snug. Loose pins can cause system freezes or BSODs.
4. Confirm PSU is HP-certified or compatible with your model—some OEM PSUs behave differently with high-power GPUs.

Recommended Next Steps

• Check GPU physical dimensions before buying.
• Confirm PCIe power requirements and adapter compatibility.
• Stress-test your PSU with a PSU tester or monitoring software before installing a more power-hungry GPU.
• Keep your current 650W PSU as backup if you plan to move to a 4070 Ti or 5070, just in case power delivery is marginal.

I hope this helps.

I'm glad I could help! 😊 If this resolved your issue, please mark it as "Accepted Solution" and click "Yes" on "Was this reply helpful?" Your feedback not only keeps us going but also helps others find the solution faster! 

Take care and have an amazing day ahead! 

Best regards,

Deep_World

[NonSequitur777]

@Raf_576,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

The 650-watt power supply with p/n:  L57253-003 / L36049-003 is definitely compatible with your system, and I also used it for my (related) HP Pavilion TP01-3xxx upgrade project.

My Pavilion TP01-3xxx system is not compatible with RTX 50xx cards -I tried it again last month and no luck.

Your TG02-0xxx system is likely also not compatible with RTX 50xx cards -there are no RTX 50xx graphics cards installed in over 3,000 Victus by HP 15L Gaming Desktop TG02-0xxx users: UserBenchmark: HP Victus by HP 15L Gaming Desktop TG02-0xxx Compatible Components.

Your 650-watt power supply should be sufficient to power the RTX 4070 Super, RTX 4070 Ti or the RTX 4070 Ti-Super. Even though one of your power supply's PCIe power cables is a 6-pin, you can safely use a 6-pin to 8-pin PCIe power adapter cable because each PCIe cable can deliver 12V x 18A = 216-watt of power.  You'll need two 8-pin PCIe power cables in order to use a dual 8-pin to 16-pin (12VHPWR) power adapter cable for some graphics cards.

Please keep in mind to use one of the smaller-sized (dual fan) RTX 4070 S/Ti/Ti-S models in order for it to fit in your case.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Raf_576]

@deep_world

Hi, thank you very much for your clear and detailed answer.

Your explanation helped reassure me about the 650W PSU compatibility and the general upgrade path for my system.

I will double-check the cabling, make sure everything is properly connected and fully seated, and test stability before installing a more powerful GPU.

Thanks again for taking the time to help, I really appreciate it 🙂

Best regards

[Raf_576]

@NonSequitur777

Hi, thank you for your confirmation and for sharing your experience with a similar HP system.

I’ve already come across several of your previous replies on Victus 15L upgrade topics, and they’ve been very helpful to me in the past 🙂

Your feedback regarding PSU compatibility and GPU fitment in the Victus 15L is reassuring.

I’ll make sure to stay with a suitable dual-fan RTX 4070-series model and carefully verify everything before upgrading.

Thanks again for your continued support, much appreciated.

Best regards 

[NonSequitur777]

@Raf_576,

You're welcome -and return anytime you need to!

Kind Regards / Cordialement,

NonSequitur777

[Deep_World]

Hi @Raf_576,

A huge thank you for marking this post as the 'Accepted Solution'! We're thrilled that we could help resolve your issue. 

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! 

Thanks again for your confirmation, and we wish you an amazing day ahead! 

Best Regards,
Deep_World

[Raf_576]

@NonSequitur777

Hi Mister, 

Can you have a look on this Youtube video from a guy who put an RTX5060Ti and tell me what do you think about this? 

https://youtu.be/4FRl-vblVaA?si=NgINfySXARX4pBqr

[NonSequitur777]

@Raf_576,

That is actually good news: it does show that the Victus by HP 15L Gaming Desktop TG02-0xxx platform appears to be compatible with the RTX 50xx cards -though the only caveat is that the system the guy used for his RTX 5060 Ti upgrade was fitted with the Reno motherboard (SSID: 89B5), whereas your system is fitted with the Erica8 motherboard (SSID: 89D8). Similar enough, but not exactly identical.

But anyways, based on this new information, I would be hopeful that RTX 50xx cards are compatible with your system.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Raf_576]

@NonSequitur777

I’ve ordered one today.. (Asus RTX 5070 dual fan)

good and better deal than MSI ventus/shadow and others brand mark or 4070 used part…

I receive it on 7th January, so the feedback will be available here at this date! 

In worst-case scenario, I'll send it back.

In the meantime, I wish you a happy end of the year and all the best for the new year.