[SOLVED] RTX GPU upgrade for HP Z440 with stock 700 watt PSU

[huege23]

RTX GPU upgrade for HP Z440 with stock 700 watt PSU.
I'm running a GTX 1080 now, and would like to upgrade to a RTX 3070.
Would i need to get a new PSU or can the stock PSU handle it.
I have read that the PSU in the HP Z440 in underrated.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Deleted member 362816]

I wouldn't personally trust that OEM psu with a rtx 3070.

 

[--SID--]

Nothing wrong with the quality of the Delta unit in the Z440. Problem is that it's proprietary so you can't replace it for a normal ATX PSU, and it only has two 6 pin PCI-e connectors. Not enough for a RTX 3070. Adapter cables are not recommanded.

 

[huege23]

I wouldn't personally trust that OEM psu with a rtx 3070.

Thank you, I had my doubts and you have confirmed that I probably should pass on trying it.

 

[huege23]

Nothing wrong with the quality of the Delta unit in the Z440. Problem is that it's proprietary so you can't replace it for a normal ATX PSU, and it only has two 6 pin PCI-e connectors. Not enough for a RTX 3070. Adapter cables are not recommanded.

Thank you very much for the advice.