hp envy phoenix 810-160 upgrades

[DViking1974]

Hello,

I am thinking of upgrading my GTX 1030 to a GTX1660 or better with 6G of memory.

Will this work for my machine?

Also, I have noticed my RAM being on the slow side. If I understand it correctly it appears the clock speed is 1600 is this the max speed? Do I have a choice to upgrade and if so to what?

It has been a super machine and I am trying to squeeze a few more years out of it but I use it for gaming and want to make sure I spend my money wisely.

Thanks,  

[itsmyname]

@DViking1974 -- is this your computer: HP ENVY Phoenix 810-160 Desktop PC Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support

If so, then you already have the fastest-compatible RAM.

How much will a new video-card cost? Compare to early 2022, when Windows 11 will be available. Will you buy a new computer (with a new SSD disk-drive and a good video-card) ? Is it "wiser" to spend money now, or spend money next year?

[Prométhée]

Hello
buy a new computer, under the pretext of windows 11, yes, you have to see, and have the means, minimum $ 1200 for something suitable

This model has a 600w power supply, just check what is required for your chosen graphics card, and if you have the necessary pci power ports.
eventually, I would remove the 16 gb ssd cache, and I will place a good minimum 250 gb SSD (bare minimum), and keep the HDD for storage

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Internal 600 Watt (100V-240V)

• Form Factor: internal ATX
• Total wattage: 600W
• Nominal input voltage range:
  • 100-127V (50-60Hz)
  • 200-240V (50-60Hz)
• PCI-E power connector (for high-end video cards): 2   ...  pins   ??

Also check the dimensions, not too big

ex

https://fr.msi.com/Graphics-Card/GeForce-GTX-1660-SUPER-GAMING/Specification

450 W

1 x 8 pin

247 x 127 x 46 mm