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12-30-2023 10:41 AM - edited 12-30-2023 04:31 PM
I'm not really using this PC much, so I'd like to get some simple living room gaming use out of it. (Steam)
Obviously, I cant expect anything too amazing.
So, what options do I have given the very limited case space for graphics upgrade? (seems like 170mm x 75mm)
The original HP upgrade is : AMD Radeon RX 550X 4 GB 1DP 1 HDMI Graphics Card
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06951523#AbT4
But perhaps there is something better these days? but will it fit?
On ebay the rx 550 I found seems 145 x 120 mm, which is too big.
I have the Ryzen 3 4350 model, +16gb RAM. PSU says 210W max (L70043-004)
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12-31-2023 10:44 AM
An RX 6400 would indeed be a substantial graphics improvement: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-RX-6400-vs-AMD-RX-550/m1834749vs3925 and with a 55-watt TDP can be powered by your power supply.
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NonSequitur777
12-30-2023 11:46 PM
Welcome to our peer-to-peer HP Community Forum!
Look no further than an RTX A2000 6 / 12GB, which has a 168mm (length) x 69mm (height) and a max 70-watt TDP. This would be the best graphics option for you, also given that you got a 210-watt power supply. Granted, these cards are a little pricier than your standard mid-range GPUs, but they are worth it every penny/Yen.
Hope this was helpful.
Kind Regards,
NonSequitur777
12-31-2023 02:10 AM - edited 12-31-2023 03:40 AM
Thanks, it's good to know there are some options.
I'm seeing a price between £300 ~ £600 on that card which is way too much for me. At that price I may as well get a PS4 or Xbox for the living room.
I should have mentioned a budget, I didn't expect there would be a card that good on the menu.
Do I have any options in the sub £150 area?
I'm new to this upgrade world to be honest, since im mostly used laptops/macs previously. So my knowledge is lacking.
I've now found RX550 4GB SFF for £109 on Amazon. But I don't know how much of an improvement this would be compared to the on-board graphics.
Also, "Powercolor AMD Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile" is £154 which looks good on paper - dont know it its workable.
🎯ahh, this looks like the best so far: It will fit for sure, but not sure about compatibility.
They recommend 350W PSU, but the board is only 55W
https://www.sapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-6400-4g-gddr6#Specification
I may want to avoid Nvidia since there is a good chance ill install Linux & I think Nvidia is less well-supported. Although I dont count it out.
I use Linux Manjaro on my laptop & I find it very pleasant to use & steam with Proton runs flawlessly.
Ahh you mention yen! I guess my profile still says Japan? 😀 I actually moved to the UK now, but I did buy this model when I was there.
12-31-2023 10:44 AM
An RX 6400 would indeed be a substantial graphics improvement: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-RX-6400-vs-AMD-RX-550/m1834749vs3925 and with a 55-watt TDP can be powered by your power supply.
Kind Regards,
NonSequitur777