HP Z230 Tower Workstation

[oussama1750]

Hey.

I was wondering if a HP Z230 would be decent for gaming at 1080p. These are the specs:

Intel Xeon E3 - 1225v3
16 GB DDR3 RAM 1600mhz
128GB SSD
NVIDIA Quadro K2200

I also want to know if it's possible upgrade the GPU to a Gigabyte Geforce GTX 1050 TI since there's a 6 pin cable.

Thanks!

 

[The Paladin]

The E-1225v3 is in between the power of the i5-4570 and the I5-4790K (see image below)
So it has plenty of power to gave with quad core.
since you have the tower edition, according to : https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c04111362 on page 5 it comes;
400 watts wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, 92% Efficient 320W Standard Efficiency wide-ranging, active PFC Power Supply option available in some countries.
I see no issues to using that video card.

 

[oussama1750]

The E-1225v3 is in between the power of the i5-4570 and the I5-4790K (see image below)
So it has plenty of power to gave with quad core.
since you have the tower edition, according to : https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c04111362 on page 5 it comes;
400 watts wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, 92% Efficient 320W Standard Efficiency wide-ranging, active PFC Power Supply option available in some countries.
I see no issues to using that video card.

So do you think this PC will be fine for gaming? After placing the GTX 1050 TI of course.

 

[The Paladin]

After researching further the most likely motherboard you have in your system is an Intel 698114-001 (look for white sticker on main board between Slots for your ram, you should find a label that looks like this... top left is the board number. (see image below), not a bad board, better than having a Foxconn.
its a solid board for a workstation, don't expect to overclock it at all. I think it will be a Good medium graphics gaming box yes

 

[oussama1750]

After researching further the most likely motherboard you have in your system is an Intel 698114-001 (look for white sticker on main board between Slots for your ram, you should find a label that looks like this... top left is the board number. (see image below), not a bad board, better than having a Foxconn.
its a solid board for a workstation, don't expect to overclock it at all. I think it will be a Good medium graphics gaming box yes

Thanks for your quick reply. I don't know the mobo since I don't have it yet, but I think I goy an answer. I'll test it out monday and reply here. Any more commenst are always welcome!