GTX 1050 ti with 300W PSU

[Hummingbird2727]

Hi there. I was wondering if I would be able to get away with replacing only the graphics card in my computer. I've read that the GTX 1050 ti works fine with a 300W PSU, which I have, but I'm worried it won't be enough.

Also, I'm not sure what GTX 1050 ti product to purchase. There are several different products that pop up when I search on Amazon.

My current specs:
System Manufacturer: HP
System Model: H8-1224
Processor: AMD FX(tm)-8100 Eight-Core Processor
Installed Memory (RAM): 10.0 GB
System Type: 64-bit Operating System
Device: AMD Radeon HD 7570
Monitor: HP 2711 Series Wide LCD, 1920 x 1080 resolution

 

[dontlistentome]

First, make sure it's a 1050 Ti that does not require a power connector, some do. Next, understand that not all power supplies are the same. A quality 300W will put out more power than a cheap 300W. The fact that's an HP computer does not give me confidence. That's because usually HP, Dell, etc use the least expensive components they can in order to keep costs down. So it might work, might not.

 

[Hummingbird2727]

First, make sure it's a 1050 Ti that does not require a power connector, some do. Next, understand that not all power supplies are the same. A quality 300W will put out more power than a cheap 300W. The fact that's an HP computer does not give me confidence. That's because usually HP, Dell, etc use the least expensive components they can in order to keep costs down. So it might work, might not.

Oh that's not good, lol. Ok. So I'll play it safe and get the GTX 1050 (non ti). Which product would you recommend for my computer? I get confused reading the product descriptions. Like some say "SC" or "SSC".

 

[dontlistentome]

Not so fast! The 1050 AND the 1050 Ti both use the same amount of power, as long as you choose a 1050 Ti that does not require a 6 pin connector. There's no power advantage to getting the 1050 if that's what you're worried about.

Next, each company sells more than one model of the card, usually a lower priced basic model, and at least one 'premium' model. EVGA has four I think: Gaming, SC, SSC, and FTW. The more expensive you go, the better the heatsink/fan and the higher the clock speeds. I myself prefer to not buy the cheapest, but don't buy the most expensive either. I'd aim for the SC.

 

[RobCrezz]

First, make sure it's a 1050 Ti that does not require a power connector, some do. Next, understand that not all power supplies are the same. A quality 300W will put out more power than a cheap 300W. The fact that's an HP computer does not give me confidence. That's because usually HP, Dell, etc use the least expensive components they can in order to keep costs down. So it might work, might not.

Thats really not true regarding Dell and HP. They actually tend to use good quality components where it matters like the PSU.

 

[Samaratin]

If you're going to get a 1050ti, the only one worth getting is the lowprofile one by MSI.. you can use it in an htpc when you're tired of it and ready for a higher level card

 

[Hummingbird2727]

Not so fast! The 1050 AND the 1050 Ti both use the same amount of power, as long as you choose a 1050 Ti that does not require a 6 pin connector. There's no power advantage to getting the 1050 if that's what you're worried about.

Next, each company sells more than one model of the card, usually a lower priced basic model, and at least one 'premium' model. EVGA has four I think: Gaming, SC, SSC, and FTW. The more expensive you go, the better the heatsink/fan and the higher the clock speeds. I myself prefer to not buy the cheapest, but don't buy the most expensive either. I'd aim for the SC.

Ah ok. Would you recommend that I go below a GTX 1050 then? I don't really want to spend money on a new PSU for this computer. I would like to update my current graphics card to the best one I can get without upgrading anything else. Any recommendations?

Just looked at my current Power Supply:
Model: FX-XD301MYR
Part #: 633189-001
Bestec Power Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

[Samaratin]

Not so fast! The 1050 AND the 1050 Ti both use the same amount of power, as long as you choose a 1050 Ti that does not require a 6 pin connector. There's no power advantage to getting the 1050 if that's what you're worried about.

Next, each company sells more than one model of the card, usually a lower priced basic model, and at least one 'premium' model. EVGA has four I think: Gaming, SC, SSC, and FTW. The more expensive you go, the better the heatsink/fan and the higher the clock speeds. I myself prefer to not buy the cheapest, but don't buy the most expensive either. I'd aim for the SC.

Ah ok. Would you recommend that I go below a GTX 1050 then? I don't really want to spend money on a new PSU for this computer. I would like to update my current graphics card to the best one I can get without upgrading anything else. Any recommendations?

Just looked at my current Power Supply:
Model: FX-XD301MYR
Part #: 633189-001
Bestec Power Electronics Co., Ltd.

This is the one to get:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137081

 

[Hummingbird2727]

Not so fast! The 1050 AND the 1050 Ti both use the same amount of power, as long as you choose a 1050 Ti that does not require a 6 pin connector. There's no power advantage to getting the 1050 if that's what you're worried about.

Next, each company sells more than one model of the card, usually a lower priced basic model, and at least one 'premium' model. EVGA has four I think: Gaming, SC, SSC, and FTW. The more expensive you go, the better the heatsink/fan and the higher the clock speeds. I myself prefer to not buy the cheapest, but don't buy the most expensive either. I'd aim for the SC.

Ah ok. Would you recommend that I go below a GTX 1050 then? I don't really want to spend money on a new PSU for this computer. I would like to update my current graphics card to the best one I can get without upgrading anything else. Any recommendations?

Just looked at my current Power Supply:
Model: FX-XD301MYR
Part #: 633189-001
Bestec Power Electronics Co., Ltd.

This is the one to get:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137081

What about EVGA?
EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 SC Gaming, 2GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) (02G-P4-6152-KR)

 

[Tumeden]

The GTX 1050 TI only uses 75watts and powers itself off your PCIE slot - recommended PSU wattage is 300.
I recommend running with that.

Look for a GTX 1050 TI 4GB version, they are actually cheaper in price then the regular 1050 for some odd reason.

https://www.amazon.ca/Gigabyte-Geforce-1050-Graphic-GV-N105TD5-4GD/dp/B01M4KGTNI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1483225999&sr=8-4&keywords=GTX+1050+ti

 

[Samaratin]

Some 1050ti require extra power connector, some do not.. the one i linked earlier does not, and is nice because it will fit in the smallest of cases
giving it potential future use for a htpc.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137081

 

[ZaneDragon]

You can use this calculator to calculate how much power your PC will need.
http://www.coolermaster.com/power-supply-calculator/
You also have to know, that when components age, they tend to use more power or when the PSU ages, it can supply less power...
Also note, that 1050ti is better than 1050...how mucu are you willing to spend on GPU anyways?