HP Elitedesk 800 G1 SFF GPU

[fearthelakers24]

Hello im looking to upgrade my HP Elitedesk 800 G1 SFF to play games at atleast 720-900p
what gpu shall i consider? I'm looking at the gt 1050 but it has a 75w and my psu is only 240w will the gt 1030 work as fine?

Specs:
HP Elitedesk 800 G1 SF
RAM
8.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 798MH
Storage
465GB Seagate ST500DM0 02-1BD142 SCSI Disk Device (SATA
CPU
Intel Core i5 4590 @ 3.30GHz
Monitor
HP 2009 (1600x900@60Hz)
1 PCI Express x16 (v3.0) 2.5” low profile
6.6” length
35W max. power

240w PSU

 

[ravenjedmanicdao]

A GTX 1050 would run, but it would be cutting it very, very close, so I wouldn't recommend it. The GT 1030, as far as I know, is the best GPU that you can run with a 240W power supply. In the future, consider upgrading your PSU when you get your money, but for now, the GT 1030 will work on that power supply.

 

[fearthelakers24]

I'd love to but i don't know if the psu is upgradable. Also if i try out the 1050/1050ti how long will it probably last?

 

[The Paladin]

you have 2 issues.

1) case is very thin, if your able to find a 1050ti to run on your system you will need to make sure you get a "low profile" model, otherwise if will not physically fit in your case.
2) the 1050ti really needs a 300w PSU to be honest, but many people have use them anyways without issues, not that I am condoning this , as in the end its a risk where your psu dies and takes out other components of your system with it.

 

[ravenjedmanicdao]

I have just realised that your PC is a pre-built by HP, and it's a very slim build, so PSU upgrades will be practically impossible.

The 1050/Ti would be pushing your power supply quite a bit, the requirements for the 1050 is that you have at least 17 amps on the 12v+ rail and 300W. Knowing these power supplies, I wouldn't put too much faith on it. The 1050 will not last as long on an OEM PSU, because it will likely not receive a stable power supply. You will need a low profile version of the card too, because of how thin the case is.

Depending on your budget, you can get a case and transfer the components, and upgrade to an ATX power supply.

 

[fearthelakers24]

But can i use the 1030 as an alternative won't really game on 1080p

 

[ravenjedmanicdao]

If you can't afford to get a new case + PSU, then the GT 1030 will be the perfect 35W 720p card. Expect performance similar to a GTX 750 Ti.

 

[fearthelakers24]

Ok thanks a lot! Hope to get stable 60 fps on 720p

 

[ravenjedmanicdao]

No worries. You should be able to play them at medium/high settings in 720p at or above 60fps. Happy gaming!