Upgrading my HP Envy 700 Desktop

[zain7]

Hi,

I own an HP Envy Desktop, the silver one with Band & Olofson speakers. The specs are as follows:

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6400 CPU @ 2.70GHz

Ram: 8GB

Motherboard: 2B47 1.04

Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 4GB

I wanted to upgrade the processor and graphics card. I wanted to know if it would be doable with this motherboard. I am planning on adding a Ryzen 5 processor and GTX 1060 3GB graphics card. WOuld it be possible? 

Thanks in advance for the reply

[Grzwacz]

Hi

There are three possible motherboards used in the 700-200 series.

1. JasmineR

2. Memphis-B

3. Kaili

The i5-6400 does not match the specs for any of the above motherboards?

Please provide the specific product number usually affixed to the side of your chassis.

Tom

[zain7]

Model: 750-229 MPN: T4A29AA#ABL

I tried checking windows for the motherboard details but al it had was unknown

[Grzwacz]

Hi

Thanks for the product number.

This is your motherboard. This was not listed when checking the 700-200 series MB options.

You can't install an AMD Ryzen in an Intel motherboard.

You can upgrade to an i7-6700.

Your MB has a PCIe Gen. 3 slot which can support GTX 1000 series graphics cards.

Measure along the PCIe x16 slot to verify the 1060 will fit. A single fan will be fine. Double fan 1060 may not fit in the chassis.

You have a 300 watt power supply. The 1060 3GB requires a minimum 400 watt PS and one supplemental PCIe six pin PS connector.

Tom

[zain7]

Thank you so much that really helps. One more thing, what sort of ram would be compatible with my motherboard?