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TheBikBoy · ‎11-18-2016

I want to replace my GPU and add 8G of ram, and maybe change the power supply if it's not enough to support the GPU.

here is the link of the computer: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03941505

i want to replace the current GPU with a : EVGA GeForce GTX 750Ti SC ( or no SC )
can i replace the power supply?
do i have to replace it to support the GTX 750Ti ?

thanks
best regard

erico · ‎11-19-2016

You will need to upgrade the PSU to one with at least 450 Watts to support the EVGA GeForce GTX 750Ti PCIe x16 video card.

Many PC enthusiasts, myself included, use Corsair's Builder Series power supplies.

For a case like your manufactured PC has, it is a good plan to use a modular type PSU, when taking into consideration the limited space for the unused PSU cabling.

When upgrading the memory, remove the original memory and install a pair of identical, guaranteed compatible memory modules. There are guaranteed compatible memory upgrades at the following URL

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/HP-Compaq/pavilion-500-118

it is called a PCIe x16 video card, not a GPU. The GPU (graphics processing unit) is on the video card.

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erico · ‎11-19-2016

You will need to upgrade the PSU to one with at least 450 Watts to support the EVGA GeForce GTX 750Ti PCIe x16 video card.

Many PC enthusiasts, myself included, use Corsair's Builder Series power supplies.

For a case like your manufactured PC has, it is a good plan to use a modular type PSU, when taking into consideration the limited space for the unused PSU cabling.

When upgrading the memory, remove the original memory and install a pair of identical, guaranteed compatible memory modules. There are guaranteed compatible memory upgrades at the following URL

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/HP-Compaq/pavilion-500-118

it is called a PCIe x16 video card, not a GPU. The GPU (graphics processing unit) is on the video card.

I am a volunteer forum member, not an HP employee. If my suggestion solved your issue, don't forget to mark that post as the accepted solution. If you want to say thanks, click on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"

TheBikBoy · ‎11-19-2016

thanks a lot man 🙂

so basicly, i have to buy :
- EVGA Nvidia GTX 750 Ti
- corsair power supply 450W +
- 2x8 rams

and everything will work out fine right?

oh right, any suggestion for the PSU model?

erico · ‎11-19-2016

The PSU on the following web page is what you need. It is modular and 450W. See the specs on the web page.

http://www.corsair.com/se-fi/cx-series-cx450m-450-watt-80-plus-bronze-certified-modular-atx-psu-eu

You're welcome.

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