Gaming PC upgrade

[gusmartin1994]

Hi i have a hp omen 880-p0xx with a nvidia 1030 and i want to replace it with a msi gtx 1070 gaming x will it work the 1030 has no chords plugged into it and the 1070 requires it what do i do?

[Photoray002]

Hello @gusmartin1994 

What is your full product number?

Go to Start and open the HP Support Assistant.

The product number will show at the bottom of the window.

[gusmartin1994]

2HJ79AA#ABA

[Photoray002]

OK thanks. You have an OMEN by HP Desktop PC - 880-068.

To upgrade to the GTX 1070, you will need to replace the full sized ATX power supply to at least 500w minimum.

Check the requirements for the card your are going to purchase. It will most likely require an 8 pin connector (or 6+2 pin will also work).

Let me know if you have other questions.

[gusmartin1994]

Thanks for the info how does the 8 pin connector hook up i know where it goes on the card but where does it run from there?

[gusmartin1994]

Is there a better card i could go with that doesnt require such an upgrade at this time.

[gusmartin1994]

I don’t mean to bug you with all the questions just want to make sure I get it right so I don’t screw anything up I found a bunch of 500 W power supplies for not too expensive but how do I make sure they work with my computer does any power supply work for Any computer

[gusmartin1994]

I have a 6 and a 2 pin already in the computer so I’m good there

[Photoray002]

Lets start with one question at a time...

"Is there a better card i could go with that doesnt require such an upgrade at this time."

What is your goal with this upgrade specifically?

Ergo, what games are you playing and on what kind of monitor specs?

[gusmartin1994]

I want to to play Conan and ark and I have a hp 27sv screen