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‎03-19-2018 01:41 AM

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Product: HP Elitedesk 800 g2 SFF
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

Hello, I just want to ask if I can upgrade my PSU coz i'm planning to buy GPU(GTX 1050-TI LP). I read some article that the maximum wattage of HP SFF units is 200W. I'm hoping for answers 🙂

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‎03-19-2018 08:47 AM

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That is not so likely to be a viable solution for you.

 

The PSU connection on the motherboard is not an ATX type.  That is a show stopper.

 

There are also proprietary connections inside. That are more problems for you.

 

I do not know what format the motherboard of a SFF desktop PC is.  That is something you need to know when considering a case.

 

 


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‎03-19-2018 06:42 AM

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Upgrading a small form factor PC  to a GTX 1050 TI is not really a viable thing to consider.

 

SFF desktop PCs are the worst case for upgrading graphics solutions.  The PSU is seriously anemic at 200 Watts.

 

 

Take a read of the following old thread.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Business-PCs-Workstations-and-Point-of-Sale-Systems/Upgrade-HP-Elitede...

 

 

If you want to do some gaming, it may be time to buy yourself a PC that actually can be upgraded.

 


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‎03-19-2018 07:56 AM

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So the best thing to do is to change my case so I can upgrade GPU and PSU?

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‎03-19-2018 08:47 AM

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That is not so likely to be a viable solution for you.

 

The PSU connection on the motherboard is not an ATX type.  That is a show stopper.

 

There are also proprietary connections inside. That are more problems for you.

 

I do not know what format the motherboard of a SFF desktop PC is.  That is something you need to know when considering a case.

 

 


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‎05-16-2019 06:25 AM

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For anyone who might still be interested I actually took the plunge and bought a Gigabyte GTX1050 Ti and installed it into an EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF.  It works perfectly with the stock PSU that comes with the computer - as it's a low profile card additional ATX connectors are not required, it gets all its power from the PCIE bus.  I've also had it running for considerable periods of time at full tilt with no stability issues and my CPU is the i7 6700.

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‎05-16-2019 08:11 AM

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In order to keep the thread and forum timely and relevant, I will be closing this old solved thread to new replies.

 

The solution that was accepted by the original autor is a best practice with no risk. 

 

It is in line with HP's do no harm philosophy  that are part of the rules of participation in the forum.  


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