Upgrade gpu

[user678345]

I want to upgrade my HP Pavilion 590-0018UR computer, namely, install a GTX 1060 or GTX 1050 TI video card, but I'm wondering if I should upgrade the power supply to the PA-3401-1HA PCG007, but I don't know if this is possible. Can you tell me and explain?

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@user678345,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

You probably mean you got an HP Pavilion 590-p0018ur (4JR85EA), fitted with the Sunflower motherboard (SSID: 8433), and according to the specs, with a Ryzen 5 2400G (please verify), and powered by a paltry 180-watt power supply.

There are a couple of power supply upgrades available for your PC: a 310-watt (p/n: L10875-800 / L03980-800), a 400-watt power supply (p/n: L04618-800 / 942332-001), and a 500-watt power supply (p/n: 901759-013).

Both the GTX 1050 Ti and the GTX 1060 can be powered by the 310-watt power supply, but either card likely requires a 6-pin PCIe power supply cable, and most 310-watt power supplies are not equipped with it. You could use a dual (maybe just a single) 15-pin SATA to 6-pin PCIe power supply adapter cable.

Personally, I would recommend the 400-watt power supply upgrade option, as it is equipped with a 6+2-pin PCIe power supply cable.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[codex174]

Your upgrade idea works fine, but the old power supply can slow things down and cause a power bottleneck. Get a new 500-watt or higher PSU with the right cables so your GTX 1060 or 1050 Ti runs smooth without crashes.

[ethancarter1998]

Awesome, glad it worked for you. The new power supply really helps clear that power bottleneck, so your GPU should now run smoother and more stable.

[masonbrooks074]

That’s great to hear it worked! The new PSU upgrade really cleared that bottleneck, so your GPU can now perform at full power without slowing down or crashing.

[NonSequitur777]

@user678345,

Please ignore the folks who posted after me. Their input is irrelevant, and they demonstrated they don't know what they're talking about.

Warm Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Varnavus]

As someone who has recently upgraded a 45w GPU (k1000m) to a bigger 965M on my 8570w I went for the 200w power brick and have had no issues. My 65w unit was getting warm trying to keep going. 

[NonSequitur777]

@Varnavus,

Right, you did the right thing for your laptop.  However, the OP's (@user678345) PC is a desktop - not a laptop.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[user678345]

@NonSequitur777

I've received the power supply, and I'll let you know if everything goes well

[user678345]

Everything is working fine, thanks a lot.