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‎02-07-2019 08:48 PM

HP Recommended
Product: hp ellte 8300 cmt
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

the highest gpu hp elite 8300 cmt can support and the psu upgrade available for hp elite 8300 cmt

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‎02-09-2019 04:06 PM

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@paluba1 , welcome to the forum.

 

Here is the Illustrated Parts and Service Map for the computer.  On Page 2 is a list of the compatible video cards.  The problem you will have using one that is not on that list is, the power supply unit (PSU) is only 320W.  Most of the newer cards require 400W to operate properly.  Also, the newer cards require UEFI in the motherboard instead of a standard/Legacy BIOS.  HP didn't begin using UEFI until mid-October, 2012.  Your computer was released in 2012, but I don't know if it was late enough to have UEFI.  The BIOS can't be upgraded to UEFI.

 

Your best option is to choose a video card manufacturer that you like and contact their Tech Support for help with choosing the best card for your system.

 

Note: Upgrading the PSU is very difficult because the main power connector is only 6-pins.

 

Please click the Thumbs up + button if I have helped you and click Accept as Solution if your problem is solved.



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