Upgrading GPU to RTX 3060

[Crosspace]

Hello. I was thinking to upgrade my desktop with better GPU. Currently I have  HP Pavilion TG01 - 1003na with i5 10400f and GTX 1660Ti on motherboard Baker 8767. I wish to get the RTX 3060 12GB. I don't aim to get the most fps and I am more then happy with my 1080p.

Main question is about the power supply and the heat. The recommended PSU for the RTX 3060 is 550W. And here is the problem as maximum power supply upgrade for my desktop if I am correct is the L05757 - 800 HP power supply 500W. Now is it enough to run it or rather not?

And what about the heat TDP with this new card, is it alright with this smaller case or it can be problematic?

If the RTX 3060 is to much is the RTX 3050 the way to go then? I just want to use this desktop little longer then replacing it only after 3 years. I will extend the RAM too but it should be easy with extra 8gb ram in second socket.

Thank you for answers.

[Bill_To]

Hi @Crosspace 

I think you can do a 3060 @170 watts when gaming at 1080p and a 10400F @139 watts when stress testing using a 500 watt PSU.

Doing a lot of gaming on a 500 watt PSU, figuring you are running the PSU at around a 70% load (not accounting for transient peaks above 70%), would probably reduce the component's useful life. But the PSU should provide the power you need to play games.

The HP 400 watt PSU might have a problem using both components. This part would be running at about an 88% or higher load.

PSU power draw calculations are based on about 309 watts for the CPU and graphics card plus another 41 watts or so for other components; 350 watts/400 watts vs 350watts/500 watts.

You may have a problem finding the HP 500 watt power supply.

I would check eBay or Amazon for this part.

Regards

[NonSequitur777]

@Crosspace,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

FYI: you do not need a 500-watt power supply to power an RTX 3060.

As a matter of fact, a high-end 400-watt power supply, such as the HP p/n: 942332-001 "Power Supply - P/S, MT, 400W ENT18, 92%" powers my upgraded HP ProDesk 600 G4 MT just fine, fitted with an HP-branded RTX 3060 and a 95-watt TDP i7-8700K: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/Upgrading-to-an-HP-ProDesk-600-....

So, if you decide to purchase the 500-watt L05757-800, you'll have plenty of juice to spare.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[NonSequitur777]

@Crosspace,

The 400-watt power supply that would be compatible with your Baker motherboard, has HP p/n: L69242-800 (6+2-pin PCIe power cable).  Mind you, whatever RTX 3060 you purchase, it need to be able to be powered by a single 8-pin (6+2) PCIe power cable, such as the aforementioned HP (or Dell-) branded RTX 3060.

If, however, you choose to spend a little more for the 500-watt L05757-800 power supply, you should do that.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Crosspace]

I saw your post and to me it looks quite complicated as I am beginner in this things. Not sure if I was able do it. I wanted to know option before buying new gear.

And is there option to upgrade GPU to some card with 8GB without replacing power supply and go with my 400W? RTX 2060 super and RTX 3050 both recommends 500W at least.

Or basically the only option is to get the new power? Really limited availability.

[Bill_To]

Hi @Crosspace 

Not sure to whom your response is directed.

Both @NonSequitur777 and I have provided valid upgrade suggestions.

A 3060 requiring one eight pin PCIe connection should run using the factory 400 watt PSU.

You may be running the 400 watt PSU at a high load when playing certain games.

Try this. You can always upgrade the PSU to the 500 watt part if the system becomes unstable when running demanding games.

Regards

[Crosspace]

I am sorry it is just quite confusing for me as on other website said that you need 550W, which I can't for my HP. Then most said that 500W should do the job and now even 400W should be fine. I wanted to be sure before ordering new parts.

And is there any older card like from 20 series which do the upgrade but I could use my 400W source? They all look like they need at least 500W. Thank you

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@Crosspace,

We understand your confusion and why you would wonder about the conflicting information in front of you.

The 550-watt recommended power supply you referenced for an RTX 3060 is adjusted to allow for a lower quality ATX power supply.  Generally, HP power supplies perform much better than a standard ATX power supply, so it is not surprising that my 400-watt HP power supply is capable to power my HP ProDesk 600 G4 MT with a high(er) TDP processor, and an HP-branded RTX 3060 graphics card:

Link: Solved: Upgrading to an HP ProDesk 600 G4 MT - HP Support Community - 8610054

However, if you prefer to purchase an RTX 20-series and to play it safe, so to speak, I recommend an RTX 2060 Super 8GB GDDR6.  Most RTX 2060 Super graphics cards only require one 8-pin PCIe power cable, and these cards can currently be purchased for competitive prices via eBay for $180 or less, such as this trusted Seller/purchase example: HP GeForce RTX 2060 Super 6GB GDDR6 GPU Graphic Card Used | eBay.

An RTX 2060 Super performs much better than an RTX 3050, by the way: UserBenchmark: Nvidia RTX 2060S (Super) vs 3050.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Crosspace]

I understand know. Even beginner like me get it. I will think it through if I stay on the ground with RTX 2060 or go wild with the 3060. Thank you all for advices and hope it will be helpful for someone else.

[Crosspace]

Last question is about the RAM. Is extension to 16G Ram enough for my desktop or should I go with more powerful? Thank you