Earlier this year I bought a gaming PC off eBay.
HP Intel Core i7 3.8GHz/GTX 1060/SSD/12GB RAM/1TB HDD
However, when playing 3D games, the computer would suddenly shut down and the fan would go into overdrive.
I brought my computer to the local shop, and their diagnosis was that the PSU (320 W) was insufficient for the GTX 1060 graphics card. They pointed to the fact that its six-pin outlet plugged into a SATA cable as evidence. However, they said they couldn't change the power supply, due to it being a "proprietary device" from HP.
Is this "a thing" with HP computers? If so, what are my options? Can I add extra power without replacing the PSU?
Thanks!
Andrew
HP Intel Core i7 3.8GHz/GTX 1060/SSD/12GB RAM/1TB HDD
However, when playing 3D games, the computer would suddenly shut down and the fan would go into overdrive.
I brought my computer to the local shop, and their diagnosis was that the PSU (320 W) was insufficient for the GTX 1060 graphics card. They pointed to the fact that its six-pin outlet plugged into a SATA cable as evidence. However, they said they couldn't change the power supply, due to it being a "proprietary device" from HP.
Is this "a thing" with HP computers? If so, what are my options? Can I add extra power without replacing the PSU?
Thanks!
Andrew