Looking for Video Cards compatible with my motherboard

[jad2maalouf]

Hi, I want to know what Video Cards are compatible with my motherboard.

My motherboard is: HP 8061

If you want to know what computer I have, I have an HP ProDesk 400 G3 MT

I also want to know if the Zotac ZT-P10510B-10L GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 4GB GDDR5 PCIe GPU is compatible with the motherboard.

Thanks!

 

[kanewolf]

It would depend on which power supply you have. If you have the 300W power supply you are probably OK. If you have the 180 then you probably need a new power supply.

 

[10tacle]

A quick check of HP's specs on that product support page shows this info:

PCIe x16 v3.0 slot - qty 1 - 4.2 in full height, 6.6 in length 75W max. power

A quick check on the power supply in HP's support forums shows someone opening it up to find a 180W variant. You'll need to upgrade to a 400W+ new PSU. I don't think I've seen any made by the usual suspects (EVGA, Seasonic, Corsair) under 400W. I did see in that thread where a 300W can be ordered from HP but I wouldn't recommend that. It's probably poor quality and overpriced knowing PC OEMs like HP.

Also, you'll need a single fan "mini" GTX 1050 Ti. Longer dual fan versions will not fit. EDIT: I just looked up your model Zotac. It appears to be equal in size to a larger single fan mini GPU most other vendors offer targeted at home theater PC builders, so it should fit.

Finally, back to the PSU, check the dimensions of the one in there to make sure it conforms to ATX standard size (L x W x H). Most importantly is to check the four screw hole measurements between them all (W x H) to make sure they fit the standard ATX PSU screw holes that fit in a standard ATX format case. I don't have those measurements off hand but they should be easy to find online.

 

[jad2maalouf]

A quick check of HP's specs on that product support page shows this info:

PCIe x16 v3.0 slot - qty 1 - 4.2 in full height, 6.6 in length 75W max. power

A quick check on the power supply in HP's support forums shows someone opening it up to find a 180W variant. You'll need to upgrade to a 400W+ new PSU. I don't think I've seen any made by the usual suspects (EVGA, Seasonic, Corsair) under 400W. I did see in that thread where a 300W can be ordered from HP but I wouldn't recommend that. It's probably poor quality and overpriced knowing PC OEMs like HP.

Also, you'll need a single fan "mini" GTX 1050 Ti. Longer dual fan versions will not fit. EDIT: I just looked up your model Zotac. It appears to be equal in size to a larger single fan mini GPU most other vendors offer targeted at home theater PC builders, so it should fit.

Finally, back to the PSU, check the dimensions of the one in there to make sure it conforms to ATX standard size (L x W x H). Most importantly is to check the four screw hole measurements between them all (W x H) to make sure they fit the standard ATX PSU screw holes that fit in a standard ATX format case. I don't have those measurements off hand but they should be easy to find online.

Hello sir, I have a 730W Coolermaster PSU will it work with the Zotac?

 

[10tacle]

Hello sir, I have a 730W Coolermaster PSU will it work with the Zotac?

I just looked at a picture of the case in the back and the screw holes look off where the PSU is attached to the case. At least one is not squared up with the other three. So it's a proprietary case unfortunately. Just to be sure, as I stated, take measurements of your screw holes between the top and bottom, side to side and then compare to those measurements of your current ATX format PSU.

This is the problem with OEM vendor PC makers. They just make upgrading simple things like a PSU a nightmare. You'd likely have to drill new holes into the case to line up the PSU for the screws that are off *if* there is nothing in the way behind that case as a reason the mounting screw holes are off. You'll just have to get in there, remove the current PSU, and dry run see if your CoolerMaster PSU will fit physically with no obstructions. Then you can measure where to drill new holes for mounting.

As far as connectors that might be another issue as well, specifically with the little flat 2-pin case header connectors (PWR, HDD LED, RESET, etc.). I don't see connections for those on the motherboard's photos. Looks like HP made proprietary connectors for those from their PSUs. Standard 24-pin and 4-pin power connectors are there though on the motherboard.

Good luck!