[SOLVED] Psu upgrade help for hp pavilion 690-0013w

[nmalesevich]

I bought a hp pavilion 690-0013w being a pc iliterate. Seemed to have decent specs, but the gpu was a bit short of desires. I bought a better gpu with a 400w requirement. My pc only has a 310w in it. After doing some research, turns out my current psu is a tfx slimline and I can’t figure out for the life of me what my options are to find a 400w or better that will fit my pc. I’m open to external options as well if someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks.

 

[SgtScream]

What is the return policy on the pavilion?

 

[nmalesevich]

I’m afraid I’m too late for that option haha

 

[SgtScream]

Ok, what is your monitor's resolution and refresh rate?

 

[nmalesevich]

1480x720 not sure on refresh rate. I wanted to upgrade for VR.

 

[SgtScream]

You're SOL. The best you can get is a RX 460 or a GTX 1050ti. HP uses proprietary motherboards and that one won't work with a standard atx power supply. The strongest TFX power supply that is a reasonable price is 350w. I wouldn't suggest that build for VR even if the graphics card was upgraded.

 

[nmalesevich]

Ouch, disappointing but I’ll get over it lol. Thanks for the help.

 

[delaro]

The 690 series "Sunflower Motherboard" like the 795 series uses a non standard PSU with proprietary wiring "Very Stupid" for a PC targeted at Gamers. There are no upgrades for this and a ton of Thread asking the same question on the HP forums. The best you can do is a 1050 TI or wait for the RTX equivalent which hopefully doesn't draw more power.