Want to upgrade and install dedicated GPU

[KathyMoor]

Hello, I need to upgrade from the integrated OEM Graphics to a dedicated GPU. I'm running a heavy loaded presentation software along with live streaming and the integrated graphics is not sufficient. I'm looking at the Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming Overclocked Dual Fan 8GB GDDR6 PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card. I see on the GPU specs that it will require at least 550 watt PSU, however my Envy only has a 400 watt supply. Looking at the different options out there for PSU's at the 550-650 range I'd like to install, they look like they won't fit in the space already designated for the OEM PSU. The problem seems to be that the HP has a proprietary sized PSU (see photo) and it is not any of the form-factor sizes that can be purchased. I've even looked at the SFX and dimensionally it would fit in the "space" however the design layout is different in how it installs in the chassis. Do you have any suggestions on a PSU that would be compatible?

Thanks so much for your time.

[erico]

There is a knowlegebase article written by @wb2001  that you should peruse.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Knowledge-Base/Power-Supply-Cross-Reference-for-specific-model...

[KathyMoor]

Thanks for your response. I looked and my specific model is not listed there. I edited my post with more specific information about the the PSU form-factor seemingly being proprietary on my unit rather than any of the industry standard sizes and the chassis does not appear to have been designed to accept any of those either.

[NonSequitur777]

@KathyMoor,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

Not all RTX 3060 graphics cards are created equal: if you purchase an HP-branded RTX 3060 12GB (single PCIe 8-pin powered), it will run fine -even when stressed, on an HP 400-watt power supply, like in one of my HP legacy upgrade projects, an HP ProDesk 600 G4 MT: Solved: Upgrading to an HP ProDesk 600 G4 MT - HP Support Community - 8610054, and here are its UserBenchMark performance scores: HP ProDesk 600 G4 MT Performance Results - UserBenchmark.

You can purchase a perfectly fine HP RTX 3060 12GB via a trusted eBay Seller starting around $250: hp rtx 3060 12gb for sale | eBay.

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[KathyMoor]

Thank you so much for your reply. I would still be concerned about the power consumption due to using Propresenter which is a very process hungry software to begin with along with OBS as well. I'm not sure I'd want to take the chance especially when the specs of the HP RTX 3060 has specs that list 450 watts as a minimum requirement. But I will seriously take it under advisement. I also find that price point a bit high for used parts. 🤔

[NonSequitur777]

@KathyMoor,

Actually, the (eBay) pricing for GPUs such as the HP RTX 3060 12GB is pretty good at the moment, at least based upon price trending over the past three years and considering continuous high demand for used mid- to high performance graphics cards.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[KathyMoor]

I understand, it's difficult to see that when I can get a brand new one for $255 right now...

https://www.microcenter.com/product/668667/gigabyte-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3060-gaming-overclocked-dual-...

We're tempted to just get a sufficiently powered PSU either undersized or oversized form factor and possibly even put it outside the chassis. I've articles of people doing that.

[NonSequitur777]

@KathyMoor,

I can see the pricing, but please realize that this Gigabyte RTX 3060 option is inferior compared with the HP model: bus width: 128-bit vs. 192-bit for the HP, memory size: 8GB vs. 12GB for the HP, and memory clock: 1807 MHz vs. 1875 MHz for the HP.

Something else, though: if you prefer a 500-watt power supply, there is an HP Envy TE01 compatible 500-watt power supply with p/n: L81009-800 "Power Supply - 500W WS20 FR Gold" (see: HP PartSurfer) :

Only problem is that these particular power supplies are somewhat expensive.  It so happens that purchasing this power supply directly from HP (in stock!) is the least expensive option:

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[erico]

@KathyMoor 

Your desktop PC is in the very first section where you see TE01-xxxx. 

The very last one in that section is virtually the same as yours. All of the others have the same case as yours.

It also has the Baker motherboard which is the basis of your desktop PC.

Your desktop PC specifications

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06689705

One unfortunate thing is that the Baker motherboard requires an HP proprietary PSU, not a standard ATX PSU.

I am not aware of an HP PSU of 550W or better that is compatible with your motherboard.