Upgrades for the M01-F2254 Desktop PC

[SkylerZen]

I had recently gotten an M01-F2254 Desktop PC but I started to notice that its benchmarks aren't that great for basic light gaming. My desktop has the 12th gen Intel Core i3 which I'll keep, Intel's integrated UHD graphics 730 or something, 1x 8GB RAM stick, including the 180W PSU, no HDDs.

What I would want is to change some hardware to better suit basic gaming for me. Since the desktop has 1/2 ram sticks occupied with only 8 gigs of RAM, it won't be possible to game when the graphics and audio take almost all the ram. The PC motherboard is Akali 89b4, or so does it say on the webpage.

I did see that the AMD Radeon RX 6400 best fits for PCs like mine but I have no clue what to make about the others.

[NonSequitur777]

@SkylerZen,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

Your HP M01-F2254 Desktop PC, according to: https://files.bbystatic.com/FB%2FXcwc9Ho2qlnCdnrS4CQ%3D%3D/Datasheet, and: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c08266241, has two RAM slots and one is occupied by an 8GB RAM stick.  I would buy a matching 8GB DDR4 PC4-25600, 3200MHz, Non-EEC, Unbuffered, UDIMM, 288-pin RAM stick.

An RX 6400 graphics card requires a minimum 250-watt power supply, but your desktop is fitted with a 180-watt PSU. Unfortunately, that means if you want to install a graphics card, you are limited to a low-power card, such as the GT 1030 2GB or a GT 730 2GB.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[SkylerZen]

If possible, could I know what kind of PSU I could get to meet the minimum requirements? I last checked the PSU looked like a small one as I took off the side panel.

Are there any good PSUs that may fit?

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@SkylerZen,

There may be (emphasis on "may") an "M01"-based desktop 310-watt power supply with HP p/n: L64961-800, according to this spreadsheet, that could possibly be compatible:

Information on proprietary HP power supply cross-compatibility is sparse.  You would have to purchase one of these power supplies and see if it works, specifically if the "P2" power cable is a fit to begin with. Unfortunately, these power supplies are rather expensive.  One of the least expensive places to buy an HP L64961-800 is: https://parts-hq.com/shop/l64961-800-power-supply-psu-310w-sirius2-ent19-full-range-842949.  If you do want to try out this power supply, make sure the Seller allows for returns if it doesn't work out.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[SkylerZen]

I believe I already saw that PSU a while ago while on the search for PC parts. Hope it works and thank you.

[NonSequitur777]

@SkylerZen,

You are welcome, and good luck!

If you are going ahead with this 310-watt power supply, drop a line and let us know how it went.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[SkylerZen]

Hello again, I had bought and installed the PSU you mentioned a while ago and I must say it works really well!

[NonSequitur777]

@SkylerZen,

Outstanding news -I am happy that the replacement PSU is working out well.

Thank you for following up!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[SkylerZen]

On another note, the PSU mentioned has an extra cable which after doing some research I concluded that it's a GPU 6 pin cable, I decided to buy the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT to take advantage of that.

[NonSequitur777]

@SkylerZen,

Yea, according to: AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT Specs | TechPowerUp GPU Database, that should work just fine.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777