Are GeForce GTX 650 2GB and new psu compatible with my mobo?

JohnnyRelentless · Apr 24, 2015

I have an HP Pavilion HPE h8 1020 and I want to install a GeForce GTX 650 2GB 128bit gpu to make rendering 3D animations faster. But the GPU needs a 400W psu, so I will have to upgrade that, too. The PC has a Pegatron Carmel mobo.

Can I upgrade the psu? The psu I'm looking at has a 20+4 pin mobo connector. I don't know what kind of connector my mobo has. I'm not sure what other specs are important to look for in a psu. The one I am looking at is only $15. Is there a reason to spend more on this?

Am I correct in thinking that once I do upgrade the psu, the gpu will be compatible with the mobo?

Below are links to the specs on the pc, the mobo, the gpu, and the psu. I haven't yet ordered the gpu or the psu.

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02839589

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02831611

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121714

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3843504&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&scid=scplp640583&kpid=3843504&gclid=CjwKEAjw0-epBRDOp7f7lOG0zl4SJABxJg9qFU0nseyUt88Fboz0gZBstcQP3bRVPth8W2ZsCR3sWxoCT9Lw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

DonkeyOatie · Apr 24, 2015

OK. It is a standard H61 board with LGA 1155 CPU socket. A modern PSU with 24 pin ATX connector and a 4+4 CPU power connector are what you need. A $15 PSU is not suitable for what you need. It will be too fragile for your high-performance requirements. TigerDirect sells no PSUs under $50 that I would choose to use in a gaming system.

This http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487024&cm_re=gtx_750ti-_-14-487-024-_-Product or this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500349&cm_re=gtx_750ti-_-14-500-349-_-Product is a more modern, lower power GPU of similar power that will run on your existing PSU.

I searched through Newegg. This http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371023 is about the cheapest PSU I'd even consider for your system, and I'd get something better if I could.

JohnnyRelentless · Apr 24, 2015

Wow, great! This gpu is much better, thanks! I'll probably just go with that.

DonkeyOatie · Apr 24, 2015