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I want to upgrade from integrated graphics to dedicated graphics would GTX 1050TI be a good choice? and would it have problems with 240W psu

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Based on all of the information I have found; I believe you should be fine as long as the card physically fits inside the PC.

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The GTX 1050 low profile graphics card has a system power requirement of 300-350W, so it is not a video card upgrade you should try.



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Hi, @macrospireer 

 

You'd be cutting it close with the 240W power supply, but there are videos on YouTube which show it is possible and it will work such as this one.

 

HP Compaq Pro 6300 SFF + MSI GTX 1050 TI LP → PUBG - YouTube

 

You must have two free adjacent PCI express slots available, and you must buy a low-profile card with the low-profile brackets.

 

The Tech Power up website recommends a 250W power supply.

 

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Specs | TechPowerUp GPU Database

 

If you don't want to take the risk of installing the GTX 1050ti you may want to lower your sights a bit and opt for the less powerful Nvidia GT 1030 which only has a 30W power draw.

 

 

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I have 1050ti here would it be okay if i tried? I have seen many videos saying that it works and no problems and people in Reddit saying it will work

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Based on all of the information I have found; I believe you should be fine as long as the card physically fits inside the PC.

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Ok, thank you

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You're very welcome.

 

Please post back and let us know the results.

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